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J smitty

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Ok I have a bone stock 2004 Mustang GT. I really don't know what to do as far as exhaust goes. I want my mustang to be really loud when I want it to be but still be able to listen to my radio while driving, or not to hum or rattle everything. I would like to get a full exhaust system either long tube or shortie headers. It had to be coated I dont want it to rust away. I have looked and I like borla, slp, and Mac cat back. What combination would you recommend that sounds, looks, and gives the best performace?
 

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Bassani all the way
 

Tim2002GT

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Stainless steel MAC o/r Prochamber and Bassani catback!
 

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Magnaflow is a relatively cheap route for stainless steel, if not rusting is that important to you. Borla, too; My brother's Borla has gone through 3 MN winters and he hasn't touched it, yet it looks brand new. Don't bother with shorties, go longtubes if you're going to bother. If you're going to do headers and a midpipe, you might want to consider a mild muffler unless you really like things loud. Just my opinion.
 
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Exhausts made of metal are by far the best ones to get. For more details try doing a search. Also, full exhaust with headers and everything is gonna be close to $1600 installed.
 
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On a budget I would do BBK ceramic coated LT's, VRS X pipe, and an american thunder catback. Thats about 1100 not on sale, if you look around you can get it cheaper.
 

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B A S S A N I, go to performancepeddler.com for the best prices
 

Skidzz

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It doesn't matter what you get, you'll want to change it after a year, then probably again a year later, then you'll try straight pipes, then you'll go back to the first mufflers you bought. Here's the thing about stang drivers....we buy new mufflers more often then we buy new shoes. Oh yea.....and to answer your question: BASSANI
 

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bassani going on 4 yrs with my cat back and mid pipe combo
 

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I got upr cats x-pipe with 2 chamber flowmaster and I love the some but I just bought this and waiting . Can't wait

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...RK:MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=250054578315&rd=1,1
 

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My exhaust (see sig) sounds pretty sweet, especially from outside the car, it's different too as not many stangs have it I don't think. Good performance and not obnoxiously loud, but not stainless.

Having said that, I would still like to buy full Bassanni for it some day .
 

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Magnaflow catback, & MRT catted h pipe. All stainless. To me its the perfect blend of a classic musclecar tone, but smooth & not overly loud & raspy. Its loud enough 4 me. I have done the x pipes b4 & they sound good, but I like the deeper tone of the h pipe.
 

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Skidzz said:
It doesn't matter what you get, you'll want to change it after a year, then probably again a year later, then you'll try straight pipes
Click to expand...

People that do this are fools. Why keep throwing your money away on the same thing? Get it right the first time. Then move on to all your other performance mods.
 

04fullitgt

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not another exhaust thread! But i can agree with everyone else that said bassani Im getting mine installed tomorrow!
 

superstang01

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i have a magnaflwo catback and it has benn great ,no problems ,no rustin....Great sound
 
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I say SLP i love the sound of mine. So does everyone else i run into.. i just need to get KOOKS headers and xpipe then ill be happy as a 10yr odld at xmas
 
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SLP LMIIS FTW
 
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im running Stock Manifolds, Off-Road ProChamber and flows welded into stock catback... everyone in the area LOVES how it sounds... nice and loud but not TERRIBLE inside... tho the "drone zone" is uber loud with the prochamber too


also you need to decide on what you want. do you want something raspy? SLP LMII's and an BBK Xpipe, or do you want deep and rumbly? Flows and a prochamber or possibly Magnapacks and prochamber...
 

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Here is my best advice to you:

Exhaust choice is a personal preferrence (based on sound). Go to www.mustangexhaust.com and listen to their audio clips of all the various exhaust combos and pick what you like. Search up that combo/whatever on here, and read up on the reviews and opinions.

BTW, if you search up the word "exhaust" for the 4.6 forums, you'll find 197 results. Tons of info to sift through.

Hope that helps,
Matt
 

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Kooks L/T, Kooks o/r x, and Borla Stinger catback.
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