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Old 06-06-2009, 03:32 PM
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Hey guys Currently my 2006 Mustang GT has a JLT II Intake, Tune, FRPP 3.73s and Flowmaster American Thunder Axelbacks. It is lowered on FRPP K-Springs(1.5in all around).

I was looking at purchasing Longtubes for my 21st birthday in October(21st). I have narrowed it down to two setups.

Kooks LT Headers + Catted H from brenspeed(stainless steel) $1359.00

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MAC LT Ceramic Headers + O/R Prochamber $860

I want opinions, but from people that have had either of them or know somebody that has personally. I want to do this ONCE, so i do not want to cheap out and buy something due to price. Somebody point me in the right direction.

Are the hp/tq relatively close to each other or exactly the same?

Which would sound best with my Flowmasters? I know i know, the Flowmasters sound horrible with alot of other setups. I do NOT want to replace them right now due to money.
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Old 06-06-2009, 07:11 PM
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well as far as power, ive heard that the x pipe increases hp more than the h pipe but the h pipe increases tq more than the x pipe. ive heard a few mustangs with the h setup, and they sound like a beast. i personally went with the dynatech longtubes with a catless dynatech x pipe. i have a magnaflow catback... power increases between brands of pipes, i wouldnt be too worried about. i think it would be a small difference. its more the sound for me... youtube some setups. there are plenty of videos. my friend with an 06 GT has the flowmasters with dynatech lt's and a catted x pipe. it sounds very good. here is a link to my setup... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo7SXio2Qf8

thats without the supercharger too...
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Old 06-06-2009, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tonkpils555666sas
well as far as power, ive heard that the x pipe increases hp more than the h pipe but the h pipe increases tq more than the x pipe. ive heard a few mustangs with the h setup, and they sound like a beast. i personally went with the dynatech longtubes with a catless dynatech x pipe. i have a magnaflow catback... power increases between brands of pipes, i wouldnt be too worried about. i think it would be a small difference. its more the sound for me... youtube some setups. there are plenty of videos. my friend with an 06 GT has the flowmasters with dynatech lt's and a catted x pipe. it sounds very good. here is a link to my setup... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo7SXio2Qf8

thats without the supercharger too...
Sweet sounding ride bro! Thanks on the info and what not- i am really surprised that you were the only one to reply lol. I just got home from work thinking id see more responses.

I can not wait to add my LT's.
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Old 06-07-2009, 02:47 AM
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Regardless of what combo you have the LT's will smooth out the sound and maybe make it louder depending on the rest of the setup.....the vid sounds great!
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Originally Posted by tonkpils555666sas
thats without the supercharger too...

damn, that's one of the best sounding exhaust systems I have heard (with mufflers)
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:01 PM
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Id go with mac bro, cheaper and just as good and o/r prochamber is better then a h IMO.

save mone when you can and with that been said the extra money you saved on the mac set up you could get diff mufflers lol
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Old 06-08-2009, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TOMBSTANG
Id go with mac bro, cheaper and just as good and o/r prochamber is better then a h IMO.

save mone when you can and with that been said the extra money you saved on the mac set up you could get diff mufflers lol
LOL true that, i was thinking if i went with new mufflers- it would be Pypes Mid Mufflers or Borla stingers. Leaning towards Pypes MM's because my neighbor has um and they sound sick and they are less $..
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Will you still pass emitions with the LTH's? I live in AZ where they just hook up to the computer port to check your car, no visual inspection that I know.
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Old 06-09-2009, 12:41 AM
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From what i hear, any LT headers are illegal and you will NOT pass emissions. Luckily florida does not have any tests..
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