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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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ok guys i have scrambled up $550 and lookin for a mod to put on my 2010 V6, i am stuck between CAI and tune, or After Cat X-Pipe, Mid-Pipes, GT Takeoff Axle Back, OE Exhaust Mufflers & amp (Pypes true dual kit on http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/2010_V6_Exhaust.htm)

what do y'all think? leaning more towards duals but im stuck on what to get lol
Old May 20, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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tune cai
Old May 20, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Duals!! That's next on my list! Especially after the fatty's, I recently installed 20" FR500 black chrome wheels with wide wheels my car is screaming for true duals!
Old May 20, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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CAI/Tune you will get a nice boost from that and enjoy driving your car till you can get the duals
Old May 21, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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You won't get much of a performance gain from duals, but the sound and look is well worth it.

A CAI/Tune, imo, is the best bang for your buck out there. Completely livens the whole car up. You will definitely feel a difference, especially if you get a good, high octane tune

Voted for the CAI/tune
Old May 21, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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I would go with Duals for sound and looks.
Old May 21, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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I did get duals as my first major mod only because my car was still under warranty and I didn't want to risk anything by putting a CAI/Tune.
Now that my warranty has run out, it is something I want to do.
Old May 21, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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You won't be disappointed going either way. But keep in mind that a good CAI tune costs more than the $550 you have, and you can lay down the pipes for duals for less than that and start saving for a CAI/Tune later.
I paid just under 200 for my duals install (which included fabricating an H pipe, shaping and installing a mid-pipe, and hanging a driver's side muffler) and you can bag a pair of GT-Takeoffs for $40, or even cheaper if someone doesn't know what they have.
Sure, you won't have the best duals set up out there, but it will satisfy you for now and swapping out the axelbacks later is simple
Old May 21, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by staggolee
You won't be disappointed going either way. But keep in mind that a good CAI tune costs more than the $550 you have, and you can lay down the pipes for duals for less than that and start saving for a CAI/Tune later.
I paid just under 200 for my duals install (which included fabricating an H pipe, shaping and installing a mid-pipe, and hanging a driver's side muffler) and you can bag a pair of GT-Takeoffs for $40, or even cheaper if someone doesn't know what they have.
Sure, you won't have the best duals set up out there, but it will satisfy you for now and swapping out the axelbacks later is simple
Iv'e heard takeoffs and yea they are duals but they wouldnt satisfy me, doesnt seem too much difference from stock.
Old May 21, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 05MustangMarkIII
Iv'e heard takeoffs and yea they are duals but they wouldnt satisfy me, doesnt seem too much difference from stock.
Really? I think they sound great. I still want to upgrade to maybe flowmasters, JBAs or magnapacks but still, for the price, the takeoffs are well worth it.



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