x pipe or tint???

mustangkid05

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i think if i go with the x pipe i will go with the upr o/r x pipe with my flowmaster 40 series i heard it will sound pretty good.....but then i was thinking about getting tint too but i dk?? whats ur opinions:SNSign:

 

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Ummm.....I'd say X-pipe, I'm all about power/sound over looks. What color is your car btw?

 

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its true blue

 

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skip tint man.. thats not really needed. Youll be more happy with the sound and performance a new midpipe will give you. The stock midpipes are so restrictive its not even funny. You can find alot of o/r pipes on mustang forums people are selling. Check our corral.net market section for more parts ppl are selling and also the trader site on here.

 

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Yeah, I need a catted mid pipe to enhance my Magnaflows...... or tint.
Since its been over 100 degrees here 18 days in a row, I think
the tint may be my next addition.

 

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thanks for ur opinions guys i might just buy the x pipe instead, so is upr a good one with flowmasters?

 

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X pipe for sure...

 

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Twista said:

skip tint man.. thats not really needed. Youll be more happy with the sound and performance a new midpipe will give you. The stock midpipes are so restrictive its not even funny. You can find alot of o/r pipes on mustang forums people are selling. Check our corral.net market section for more parts ppl are selling and also the trader site on here.

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If it is hot and sunny (florida or texas) get the tint. It makes a huge differnce in comfort. I love my x pipe.

 

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I would go with the X pipe. I have a UPR off road x and I love it..

 

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so upr it is.......how much is it 150 right?, and is it easy to install

thanks

 

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mustangkid05 said:

so upr it is.......how much is it 150 right?, and is it easy to install

thanks

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UPR is a good choice. I have one and love it. Install is not too bad, can be a bit tricky getting to the manifold bolts though, exspecially on the pass side.

 

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cool and did u guys buy the mil things?

 

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mustangkid05 said:

cool and did u guys buy the mil things?

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For the o/r X you will need them. Unless you have a tuner that can turn off the sensors.

 

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It depends do you want looks or performance?
I think 5% window tint will look awesome on your car.
If you go the X pipe route I would get a Bassani O/R
X pipe instead of the UPR.

 

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Pennywise2 said:

If you go the X pipe route I would get a Bassani O/R
X pipe instead of the UPR.

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Bassani O/R X is close to $300 for aluminized, $350 for stainless. Suddenly, the UPR looks like a better option @ $150.

mustangkid, installing the X is just a matter of getting to the passenger side manifold nuts. They are a royal pain, but you'll find it gets a lot easier when you have a couple of swivels and extensions. You will need an 18mm deep socket to get them off, and some PB blaster and even a torch will help to loosen them up for you. I recommend wearing safety glasses when working under there though, I got rust in my eye when one of the bolts broke loose and had to have it scraped out. Also make sure your car has been sitting for at least an hour before you tackle the exhaust.

Another thing you should get is a new manifold to midpipe gasket for that passenger side manifold. They are only ~$10 from the dealership, and trust me, it will be well worth the money when you fire up your car w/ no leaks. The MIL eliminators will also be necessary to keep your check engine light from being tripped and sending your computer into limp mode.