GT Takeoffs
07-12-2007, 08:04 PM
#11
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RE: GT Takeoffs
ORIGINAL: DylanFan
Do you know the part numbers? If so would you share them with us?
Do you know the part numbers? If so would you share them with us?
I requested the manual mufflers for my manual V6. Here is the numbers for manual FI-7849-L, FI-7849-R. One day I searched on these forums and found these same numbers posted for the manual as well as the numbers for the auto. So, I think the manual numbers are correct.
When ordering from Diversified I think it said to specify manual or auto. So you should be able to get manual mufflers if desired.
I like the sound of the single takeoff. It is pretty deep and not too loud.I think it has helped gas mileage a little, but not sure. I also think it smoothed the off idle response when letting out the clutch from dead stop.
Only complaint I have is that the exhaust tipsticks out a bit for my tastes. I am thinking of taking the muffler off and taking it to a shop and havingit cut thesame length as the stock muffler. I am also thinking of going to duals with an H-Pipe.But I keep seeing here on these forums that there is no gain over the single GT takeoff bygoing to duals.
I am curious about anybody elses observations concerning gas mileage or performance gains with the single takeoff.
07-13-2007, 04:37 PM
#13
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RE: GT Takeoffs
ORIGINAL: FBullitt
Only complaint I have is that the exhaust tipsticks out a bit for my tastes. I am thinking of taking the muffler off and taking it to a shop and havingit cut thesame length as the stock muffler. I am also thinking of going to duals with an H-Pipe.But I keep seeing here on these forums that there is no gain over the single GT takeoff bygoing to duals.
I am curious about anybody elses observations concerning gas mileage or performance gains with the single takeoff.
Only complaint I have is that the exhaust tipsticks out a bit for my tastes. I am thinking of taking the muffler off and taking it to a shop and havingit cut thesame length as the stock muffler. I am also thinking of going to duals with an H-Pipe.But I keep seeing here on these forums that there is no gain over the single GT takeoff bygoing to duals.
I am curious about anybody elses observations concerning gas mileage or performance gains with the single takeoff.
As for the exhaust tip, I was surprised that it stuck out so much farther. But, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. Most of these aftermarket exhaust tips are even bigger and flashier than the GT takeoffs, so I think this is about as "subtle" as you can get in an exhaust mod.
07-13-2007, 04:39 PM
#14
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Wilsonville Oregon
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RE: GT Takeoffs
I have dual manual GT mufflers. They flow better and have a deeper sound than the mufflers for the automatics. One of Fords better ideas.
Bang for the buck running a single manual GT muffler is the way to go. A simple 10 minute swap and sounds great. I did this 1st.I went duals just for the visual.
When I had the 2nd muffler installed I ranthem from thecatswithout a X or H pipe.It didn't sound as good as the single muffler, had a slightly rough idle, a dead spot at 5,500rpms, andabove 3,000rpms it had a ricer sound.
Install an X pipe and the sound is awesome for a V6. No more ricer sound. Click below to here it run.
I still had the rough idle & dead spot at 5,500rpms.
Added the C&L intake & tune andnow it runs awesome.
Bang for the buck running a single manual GT muffler is the way to go. A simple 10 minute swap and sounds great. I did this 1st.I went duals just for the visual.
When I had the 2nd muffler installed I ranthem from thecatswithout a X or H pipe.It didn't sound as good as the single muffler, had a slightly rough idle, a dead spot at 5,500rpms, andabove 3,000rpms it had a ricer sound.
Install an X pipe and the sound is awesome for a V6. No more ricer sound. Click below to here it run.
I still had the rough idle & dead spot at 5,500rpms.
Added the C&L intake & tune andnow it runs awesome.
07-13-2007, 07:06 PM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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RE: GT Takeoffs
ORIGINAL: FBullitt
I got the manual GT mufflers from Diversified on Ebay. About $80 total including shipping. I have seen them go a bit less.
I requested the manual mufflers for my manual V6. Here is the numbers for manual FI-7849-L, FI-7849-R. One day I searched on these forums and found these same numbers posted for the manual as well as the numbers for the auto. So, I think the manual numbers are correct.
When ordering from Diversified I think it said to specify manual or auto. So you should be able to get manual mufflers if desired.
I like the sound of the single takeoff. It is pretty deep and not too loud.I think it has helped gas mileage a little, but not sure. I also think it smoothed the off idle response when letting out the clutch from dead stop.
Only complaint I have is that the exhaust tipsticks out a bit for my tastes. I am thinking of taking the muffler off and taking it to a shop and havingit cut thesame length as the stock muffler. I am also thinking of going to duals with an H-Pipe.But I keep seeing here on these forums that there is no gain over the single GT takeoff bygoing to duals.
I am curious about anybody elses observations concerning gas mileage or performance gains with the single takeoff.
ORIGINAL: DylanFan
Do you know the part numbers? If so would you share them with us?
Do you know the part numbers? If so would you share them with us?
I requested the manual mufflers for my manual V6. Here is the numbers for manual FI-7849-L, FI-7849-R. One day I searched on these forums and found these same numbers posted for the manual as well as the numbers for the auto. So, I think the manual numbers are correct.
When ordering from Diversified I think it said to specify manual or auto. So you should be able to get manual mufflers if desired.
I like the sound of the single takeoff. It is pretty deep and not too loud.I think it has helped gas mileage a little, but not sure. I also think it smoothed the off idle response when letting out the clutch from dead stop.
Only complaint I have is that the exhaust tipsticks out a bit for my tastes. I am thinking of taking the muffler off and taking it to a shop and havingit cut thesame length as the stock muffler. I am also thinking of going to duals with an H-Pipe.But I keep seeing here on these forums that there is no gain over the single GT takeoff bygoing to duals.
I am curious about anybody elses observations concerning gas mileage or performance gains with the single takeoff.
So for about $80 you get 2 GTmufflers, thatsounds good.
How difficult is it to put on? Is there any cutting/welding required or are they just clamped on back there?? Any added HP going to the GT take offs?
If you buy a set of two but only used one,can the other one be used on another car? If so, any out there for sale??
07-13-2007, 10:30 PM
#16
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Wilsonville Oregon
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RE: GT Takeoffs
To install just one muffler no cutting or welding is required. Handtools & about 10 minutes you will be cruising in a sweet sounding V6.
With the single muffler I didn't have any idle issues or that 5,500rpm dead spot that I got with the dual setup.
If you have the money go for tuner. Worth every penny!
With the single muffler I didn't have any idle issues or that 5,500rpm dead spot that I got with the dual setup.
If you have the money go for tuner. Worth every penny!
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