HOW TO: V6 dual GT mufflers w/ pics
04-27-2007, 04:02 AM
#51
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
This is a very interesting thread with great info.I can get something here to deal withjeep exhausts. It must be basically the same. Thanks for the posts...
05-14-2007, 12:16 PM
#53
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
ORIGINAL: Tres Wright
Next I slipped the muffler into the brackets to make sure it fit OK. Everything looked great! So I removed the muffler and stuck it into the trunk. I don't think it would be a good idea to drive the car with the muffler just hung from the brackets as it'll bounce around and could even fall off. The muffler can be removed without removing the brackets at this point, it just slips forward and out of the brackets.
I took the car to Midas and they did the rest. They ran a 2-1/2" pipe from the front of the muffler over the axle and up to the left headpipe. They cut into the headpipe and welded the new pipe to the opening. They had to remove the existing harmonic balancer off of the right pipe. I've driven it about 50 miles and have not noticed any new vibration (it has always had a little vibration right at 2100 RPM, it's still there but not worse).
That's it! Mainly I did this for looks, I really didn't like the single exhaust. This is a Mustang after all! It NEEDS duals, even if it is "just" a 6
It sounds much better than stock, it has a nice, deep V8 sound to it. It's definitely not as loud and throaty as a GT with an aftermarket exhaust, but it sounds very good 
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/DB6CAFF98D5242BF9685B0386207D033.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/9795E8749BB0450188A8624A7AADF003.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/857C7B5C510446A49C402E7515608B49.jpg[/IMG]
Next I slipped the muffler into the brackets to make sure it fit OK. Everything looked great! So I removed the muffler and stuck it into the trunk. I don't think it would be a good idea to drive the car with the muffler just hung from the brackets as it'll bounce around and could even fall off. The muffler can be removed without removing the brackets at this point, it just slips forward and out of the brackets.
I took the car to Midas and they did the rest. They ran a 2-1/2" pipe from the front of the muffler over the axle and up to the left headpipe. They cut into the headpipe and welded the new pipe to the opening. They had to remove the existing harmonic balancer off of the right pipe. I've driven it about 50 miles and have not noticed any new vibration (it has always had a little vibration right at 2100 RPM, it's still there but not worse).
That's it! Mainly I did this for looks, I really didn't like the single exhaust. This is a Mustang after all! It NEEDS duals, even if it is "just" a 6
It sounds much better than stock, it has a nice, deep V8 sound to it. It's definitely not as loud and throaty as a GT with an aftermarket exhaust, but it sounds very good [IMG]local://upfiles/15493/DB6CAFF98D5242BF9685B0386207D033.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/9795E8749BB0450188A8624A7AADF003.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/857C7B5C510446A49C402E7515608B49.jpg[/IMG]
05-17-2007, 12:40 AM
#54
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
I always thought that the harmonic balancer was only required if you have a single exhaust, to balance the weight?
I have noticed a slight vibration around 1,750 RPM since I went dual (using a Ninosport kit)!
Can this be the cause ?
Should I have it transfer to my new setup ?
I have noticed a slight vibration around 1,750 RPM since I went dual (using a Ninosport kit)!
Can this be the cause ?
Should I have it transfer to my new setup ?
05-17-2007, 01:03 AM
#56
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
ORIGINAL: Dineau
Anyone done any experiment on this ?
And when fabricating dual by adding the GT pipe on the driver side, do you leave the balacer on ?
Anyone done any experiment on this ?
And when fabricating dual by adding the GT pipe on the driver side, do you leave the balacer on ?
05-17-2007, 11:57 AM
#57
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
It amazes me how many muffler shops will tell you, "it can't be done!" I inform them all the time about this forum with proof that it can and HAS been done many, many times!
Thanks for all your brilliant pictures with step by step instructions.
Anyway, got my GT mufflers in, next stop is to the local shop.
Thanks for all your brilliant pictures with step by step instructions.
Anyway, got my GT mufflers in, next stop is to the local shop.
05-17-2007, 01:20 PM
#58
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
ORIGINAL: Tres Wright
Next I slipped the muffler into the brackets to make sure it fit OK. Everything looked great! So I removed the muffler and stuck it into the trunk. I don't think it would be a good idea to drive the car with the muffler just hung from the brackets as it'll bounce around and could even fall off. The muffler can be removed without removing the brackets at this point, it just slips forward and out of the brackets.
I took the car to Midas and they did the rest. They ran a 2-1/2" pipe from the front of the muffler over the axle and up to the left headpipe. They cut into the headpipe and welded the new pipe to the opening. They had to remove the existing harmonic balancer off of the right pipe. I've driven it about 50 miles and have not noticed any new vibration (it has always had a little vibration right at 2100 RPM, it's still there but not worse).
That's it! Mainly I did this for looks, I really didn't like the single exhaust. This is a Mustang after all! It NEEDS duals, even if it is "just" a 6 It sounds much better than stock, it has a nice, deep V8 sound to it. It's definitely not as loud and throaty as a GT with an aftermarket exhaust, but it sounds very good
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/DB6CAFF98D5242BF9685B0386207D033.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/9795E8749BB0450188A8624A7AADF003.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/857C7B5C510446A49C402E7515608B49.jpg[/IMG]
Next I slipped the muffler into the brackets to make sure it fit OK. Everything looked great! So I removed the muffler and stuck it into the trunk. I don't think it would be a good idea to drive the car with the muffler just hung from the brackets as it'll bounce around and could even fall off. The muffler can be removed without removing the brackets at this point, it just slips forward and out of the brackets.
I took the car to Midas and they did the rest. They ran a 2-1/2" pipe from the front of the muffler over the axle and up to the left headpipe. They cut into the headpipe and welded the new pipe to the opening. They had to remove the existing harmonic balancer off of the right pipe. I've driven it about 50 miles and have not noticed any new vibration (it has always had a little vibration right at 2100 RPM, it's still there but not worse).
That's it! Mainly I did this for looks, I really didn't like the single exhaust. This is a Mustang after all! It NEEDS duals, even if it is "just" a 6
It sounds much better than stock, it has a nice, deep V8 sound to it. It's definitely not as loud and throaty as a GT with an aftermarket exhaust, but it sounds very good [IMG]local://upfiles/15493/DB6CAFF98D5242BF9685B0386207D033.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/9795E8749BB0450188A8624A7AADF003.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/15493/857C7B5C510446A49C402E7515608B49.jpg[/IMG]
09-30-2007, 06:50 AM
#59
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RE: V6 dual GT mufflers how-to w/ pics
Would these be worth purchasing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...spagenameZWDVW
Havent look under my wifes v6 recently, but the GT cats seem way to far back for the v6. Is just the H pipe section needed?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...spagenameZWDVW
Havent look under my wifes v6 recently, but the GT cats seem way to far back for the v6. Is just the H pipe section needed?
11-15-2007, 10:06 PM
#60
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RE: HOW TO: V6 dual GT mufflers w/ pics
Ok you guys am a new guy with the whole Mod business
I am about to buy Dual GT Take Off's, what else do i need to buy to have them both work properly? and how much is it all going to cost (not including the GT Take Off's i already know how much to pay)
*GT Take Offs includes the pipes it says
I am about to buy Dual GT Take Off's, what else do i need to buy to have them both work properly? and how much is it all going to cost (not including the GT Take Off's i already know how much to pay)
*GT Take Offs includes the pipes it says