Dual Exhaust for a V6
09-05-2007, 08:02 PM
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RE: Dual Exhaust for a V6
never thought about just going with GT factory dual exhaust...I like the idea because I'm guessing it would sound/perform better than most aftermarket systems. I don't want a ton of rumble but I want something peppier than stock V6. May also be cheaper than aftermarket too. Anyone have ideas on the pricing or if I could possibly get a Ford dealership to do this? or would I have to take it to a custom place?
09-05-2007, 08:45 PM
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RE: Dual Exhaust for a V6
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never thought about just going with GT factory dual exhaust...I like the idea because I'm guessing it would sound/perform better than most aftermarket systems. I don't want a ton of rumble but I want something peppier than stock V6. May also be cheaper than aftermarket too. Anyone have ideas on the pricing or if I could possibly get a Ford dealership to do this? or would I have to take it to a custom place?
never thought about just going with GT factory dual exhaust...I like the idea because I'm guessing it would sound/perform better than most aftermarket systems. I don't want a ton of rumble but I want something peppier than stock V6. May also be cheaper than aftermarket too. Anyone have ideas on the pricing or if I could possibly get a Ford dealership to do this? or would I have to take it to a custom place?
09-05-2007, 09:28 PM
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RE: Dual Exhaust for a V6
@optras:
"never thought about just going with GT factory dual exhaust...I like the idea because I'm guessing it would sound/perform better than most aftermarket systems. I don't want a ton of rumble but I want something peppier than stock V6. May also be cheaper than aftermarket too. Anyone have ideas on the pricing or if I could possibly get a Ford dealership to do this? or would I have to take it to a custom place?"
This place called Cherokee Tire did it for me. If you're in North Georgia, look them up I guess...
Anyway, the guy had 2 GT Exhaust systems left over from something, but they both had less than 500 miles on them, so he put a set on my car for $225 (labour and parts) but I had to supply the muffler hangers. I ordered the muffler hangers from a Ford dealership at $85 for a pair, so i think I got ripped there, but in any case... $310 for dual exhaust? I think that's a pretty good deal over all.
I don't know if you could get a Ford dealership to do it for you, but I'm sure they'd sell you the parts, though I'd expect them to be expensive, especially when looking at the cost for a pair of muffler hangars... >_>
Well, since my last post I've done some driving. I'm consistently getting 2.5--3.0 miles per gallon more, and I'm noticing it's easier to accelerate. The car sounds meaner, but when you get into the high revs it doesn't drone like other people have complained about some aftermarket exhausts. It definitely sounds more like you're driving a muscle car. I'll put up a sound clip in the next day or so.
"never thought about just going with GT factory dual exhaust...I like the idea because I'm guessing it would sound/perform better than most aftermarket systems. I don't want a ton of rumble but I want something peppier than stock V6. May also be cheaper than aftermarket too. Anyone have ideas on the pricing or if I could possibly get a Ford dealership to do this? or would I have to take it to a custom place?"
This place called Cherokee Tire did it for me. If you're in North Georgia, look them up I guess...
Anyway, the guy had 2 GT Exhaust systems left over from something, but they both had less than 500 miles on them, so he put a set on my car for $225 (labour and parts) but I had to supply the muffler hangers. I ordered the muffler hangers from a Ford dealership at $85 for a pair, so i think I got ripped there, but in any case... $310 for dual exhaust? I think that's a pretty good deal over all.
I don't know if you could get a Ford dealership to do it for you, but I'm sure they'd sell you the parts, though I'd expect them to be expensive, especially when looking at the cost for a pair of muffler hangars... >_>
Well, since my last post I've done some driving. I'm consistently getting 2.5--3.0 miles per gallon more, and I'm noticing it's easier to accelerate. The car sounds meaner, but when you get into the high revs it doesn't drone like other people have complained about some aftermarket exhausts. It definitely sounds more like you're driving a muscle car. I'll put up a sound clip in the next day or so.
09-06-2007, 11:29 AM
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RE: Dual Exhaust for a V6
what about anti-Osama stickers while you're at it? there are plenty of other characters in this world to hate on. also, think about tinting your windows. it will look wicked on your balck stang.