V6 exhaust
 

Hi , I am new to this forum and recently purchased my first Mustang she is a 2007 pony package with a v6, I need a little advice on exhaust choice I know other people have asked this time and time again, I just want to know what exhaust will give me the deepest rumble for a v6 knowing full and well she won't ever sound like a v8 I just don't want her to sound like a rice rocket that's just embarrassing. Thanks all for your info!

Welcome aboard. I don't have much experience with v6 exhaust but there are plenty here that do and someone should be able to help you out.

iv got mac on my 04 but found a clip of an 07 with mac

I have to say that sounds pretty darn good for a V6.

I have the Magnaflow #16605 system on my 2005 V6. Has a nice rumble, very little drone and is quite loud when you step on it. You can get this system at ABC Muffler in Edmonton (Rick is the contact). Mine was in the area of $795.00 plus GST. Link to Magnaflow products below

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...44158598,d.cGE

http://images.magnaflow.com/02product/parts/16605.jpg

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...44158598,d.cGE (Sound Files)

It really depends what sound you are looking for. Are you going to go with dual exhaust, or staying single? There are lots of options in both cases. Some of the louder systems may sound good outside the car, but with the v6, will give terrible drone inside the car that will make your head ache after an hour or so on the highway. I have an '07 V6 and have converted it to dual exhaust. I am currently running a Magnaflow X-pipe with OEM 2008 Mustang Bullitt (aka GTB) mufflers, and it sounds good.

To be honest I was originally going to throw a flowmaster axle back, after doing research and for. What most people on here have said that would be crazy and let's face it duel is was cooler, still leaning towards flowmaster though

As far as sound goes I want to know I have exhaust but still be able to hear myself think whilst I drive thanks guys!!!

Welcome to CMOC. :tup
Flowmasters on our V6 ... sounds great.

is that single or duel? and what size did you go for 2.5 or move up to the 3 inch?

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...44158598,d.cGE

Actually sounds better when its driven.

The mac exhaust on plotniks car sounds awesome.

I've experimented a bit with exhaust on my '07 and can offer some advice, but it is really up to your ear... What pleases mine may not work for yours.
Any pair of axle-backs for a GT will also fit the V6. The right side muffler will bolt right in place of the stock V6 muffler, and the left side muffler can be used later for the dual exhaust conversion if you decide to go that route.
Whichever way you go, ditching the stock V6 muffler is a good idea. The interior piping is very small and restrictive. Even a single GT muffler is a huge improvement in flow and makes a difference you can feel (and hear). They actually sound pretty good on the 6er, too. I bought a pair of GT take-offs for $50 and ran just the single one for a couple of years until I went to duals. Lol, I made just over 300whp through that single GT mufler.
I also tried a single MAC V6 axle-back. I didn't like it. Too loud and raspy. I had it on the car for about a week, and couldn't take the drone. Now it's an ornament in the garage...
A 3" pipe would be a bit of overkill on most 4.0s unless they're running a turbo or supercharger. I thought about staying single and going to a custom 3" pipe after adding the blower, but caved, and went with duals.

If you know right away that you want to go dual exhaust, there are a couple of ways to go. You can buy a complete kit like the one from FRPP or Magnaflow and others, or you can get an X or H pipe, and build your own kit. H-pipes typically give a "chunkier" sound that has a deeper tone, while X-pipes are smoother sounding with a slightly higher pitch. I went with the latter on mine. I used the Magnaflow X-pipe #16411, then all I needed was the over axle pipe for the left side of a GT (right side is the same pipe for GT/V6), and the hangers for the axle-back that I already had. If you decide to go duals, you'll either need to cut your rear bumper cover, or get one for a GT. I cut mine and it turned out pretty good. I like the clean look of the V6 bumper over the GT one.
I've tried different mufflers on the duals as well. The stock GT mufflers are still some of the best sounding on the V6...nice tone, not too loud, and a bit of snap and crackle like the GT has. The FRPP GTB "Bullitt" mufflers from the 2008 Bullitt Mustang. These are similar to the GT mufflers, but with larger resonated tips. A little more volume than the GTs, but you lose a bit of the snap and pop. I also tried a pair of Corsas. They sound nothing short of awesome on V8s. That didn't translate well to the V6... They were too loud for my taste, with lots of snaps and pops when getting of the throttle or pulling a shift. True to Corsa's form though, as loud as they were outside the car, inside was relatively quiet and totally drone free. They're now a couple of very pretty ornaments in the garage. I'm back to the GTBs for now.

link to the X-pipe...MagnaFlow Exhaust Products - For Trucks, Suv's, American Muscle, Diesel, & Sport Compact Vehicles

On my V6 I went with a pair of Stock GT take offs and an H pipe. Picked up a used GT rear bumper cover. I like the looks and the sound of it. The cost was $50.00 for the take offs, $350.00 for H pipe, pipe for drivers side, hangers and clamps installed. Bumper cover and to have it painted and installed $200.00. I believe there is a big difference in the performance.

For the sake of comparison to the GT bumper that Autonut posted, here's a shot of a V6 bumper with the extra cutout added...

i'm with roddy,i use stock gt mufflers on my car and they sound the best.it is a duel kit on my car.the best way to make a v6 sound good is to keep it quiet.the gt muffs are a nice package for the v6.imho that is.

Its duel. And yes, we moved up to 3 inch.

gt or flow master

Thanks a lot for everyone's help ,but I'm still leaning towards Magnaflow street series,it's got a nice deep note and doesn't seem to have much ,if any drone.The cars 2011 and up all come with dual exhaust, so I want to go with the axle backs.

i have a v6 and i have mangaflow dual and it sounds pretty good and it doesnt give me a headache and went i get into the pedal doesnt sound that bad but flow master is a very good option aswell i had flow master on my old 5.0 it sounded awsome

Any suggestions for aftermarket pipes for a 2012 6cyl ? It feels like I'm in the wrong page here as last comments were five years ago. Would appreciate any suggestions anyway.
Thanks

It is hard to make a V6 sound good. Your best bet is to stay with something on the milder side. The older 3.8/3.9 were 90 degree V6s, and could be made to sound pretty good. The newer 4.0 and 3.7 are 60 degree engines, and have a higher toned, more raspy sound. It is best to keep that under wraps if possible. I have experimented quite a bit with the exhaust on my 4.0, and have settled on an X-pipe and a pair of Magnaflow axle-backs. They have been on the car for 3 or 4 years now, and I like them. They're reasonably quiet, don't drone inside the car, and do a good job of killing the buzz/rasp. They have a nice deep tone.

I am definitely going to check that out, that sounded perfect, not too loud, and none of the raspiness.
Thank you for that info, much appreciated.
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Thanks for the fast response, I have noticed that my car has gotten a bit louder after some miles on it and it's almost close to what I would like. I will check out the Magnaflow and the MBRP pipes as well.
I'll let you know if I choose one of these options. Thanks again for your helpful comments.
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It's really hard to tell from a video, but that sounds very much like the Magnaflow system from what I can hear. Just an FYI...MBRP is a Canadian company based in Huntsville Ontario. They build exhaust for just about anything. I had one of their pipes on a 400EX sport ATV years ago, and the quality/welding was top notch.

Thanks for the info Roddy, I'll do a little research on it, and will let everyone know. Thanks Chadstang, I will post when I put my order in. I recall Slave Lake when I worked on the rigs back in '65, I'll bet things look a lot different up there now.
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V-6 Dual Exhaust upgrade question
 

Hey folks, does anyone have the template required for cutting out the rear bumper cover to accommodate the Dual exhaust conversion?

Is this for a 2005-2009?

Dual v6 exhaust conversion
 

Sorry, yes it is a 2007 convertible

I don't have one, and couldn't find one when I needed it. You can make your own. The left side is a mirror image of the right. If you're handy at all, it is not hard. If no-one posts up with one, I can tell you how, if you want.

Any luck finding one?