Just got a 2006 Mustang V6 looking for ideas..
01-08-2012, 05:22 PM
#11
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dual exhaust is a must. not that it nets any huge performance gains, it does sound better, breaths better and most important does not look stupid.this was the very first thing i had to do to mine, i couldnt stand that sngl muffler. dont know what fords was thinking at the time, but now just about every car on the road, even the little compacts comes with duals. its really easy to trim the little notch in the bumper for free. its real soft plastic and cuts real easy. i used a die grinder, but guys have used jig saws, utility knives, sanding drums in drills, dremels, tin snips ect to make the small notch. i like the V6 bumper notched more than the gt bumper myself and there is no reason to replace it.
then i went with the cai/tuner combo,,,that will wake it up
then i went with the cai/tuner combo,,,that will wake it up
If you want a deep growl, get an h-pipe. I have an h-pipe with Flowmaster American Thunder and I love it. It gives a nice deep sound, and the look of dual exhaust is just unbeatable. A CAI will also improve your exhaust tone, as well as improve gas mileage. The tuner will make the car fun to drive.
01-08-2012, 08:13 PM
#12
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redfire and an 06, just like mine! sure do like it. i will say, my first mod was an American Thunder flowmaster, but it was free. and it sounds awesome on there. i also took off the "mustang" sticker along the bottom of the door, looks much cleaner, and people already know its a mustang. a bigger diameter rim looks really good, mine has 18" 2010 mustang gt rims on it, i love them! i plan to get a tuner for mine, cause people rave about them. enjoy the rid!
01-09-2012, 01:48 AM
#13
Defiantly all great advise. I'm thinking after this I may go the dual route then cai/tune. But still not sure. I think from this I need to start researching prices.. Over all for me budget is not a serious concern. Time to reach some goals depending how expensive things get may be a different story. But in all I'd do it none the less the right way rather than the cheap way. Does anyone know if a body shop can customize a V6 bumper properly? I was looking at the GT and I gotta agree with a previous comment about the GT vs the V6, Im liking the cleaner crisp look. But for me, I fear making a mess of things doing it myself and would rather get someone who knows how to do it instead.
01-09-2012, 02:17 AM
#15
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I already have a CAI for you, one of the best ones, pm me of ur interested in buying it! 
Personally I did the CAI/tune then duals. I'd highly recommend that same thing. Duals are all looks. They do look great but 9/10 people who don't pay attention don't even realize there isn't duals.
Also get a shorty antenna for like $20 on eBay and get a rear blackout panel. Those really help looks. If you can affor it buy some bullitt rims as they look way better than the v6 rims (I also have those for sale :P)
Personally I did the CAI/tune then duals. I'd highly recommend that same thing. Duals are all looks. They do look great but 9/10 people who don't pay attention don't even realize there isn't duals.
Also get a shorty antenna for like $20 on eBay and get a rear blackout panel. Those really help looks. If you can affor it buy some bullitt rims as they look way better than the v6 rims (I also have those for sale :P)
Last edited by maxshuty; 01-09-2012 at 02:21 AM.
01-21-2012, 11:59 AM
#16
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Get some front/rear take-off GT sway bars under there ASAP.
The 31.5mm front sway just wont do and the sans sway on the
rear is a question to ask Ford (why no rear sway bar).
And poly bushings while you are at it.
I started where you are and have done the mods.
The 31.5mm front sway just wont do and the sans sway on the
rear is a question to ask Ford (why no rear sway bar).
And poly bushings while you are at it.
I started where you are and have done the mods.
Last edited by 157dB; 01-21-2012 at 12:05 PM.
01-23-2012, 06:25 PM
#18
6th Gear Member
It's a V6. To be a beast, you'll be disappointed with anything less than going FI. Be prepared to drop $3000-$6000. And then you'll need suspension and rubber to hook up.
01-23-2012, 06:45 PM
#19
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If I had a dollar for every time someone came in here with a 6er and talked about making it beastly....
Lots of info out there on the different mods for these cars
