I am looking to pump up my 2002 mustang. I first want to let it breath i am i looking for a good exhaust that isnt going to suck all my cash. I have seen some flowmaster cat backs on ebay and i am wondering if anyone has any oppinions.
What exhaust should i get
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The horsepower to dollar ratio on a catback exhaust for your car is pretty crappy (like 5hp for $400+). You will gain as much or more horsepower going with an 'off-road' H- or X-pipe and they are about half the cost of a catback, plus it will give you a little extra sound. If you are more concerned with sound, a Flowmaster cat-back is a good choice.
Welcome, by the way.
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What kind of Horsepower can i expect to gain from these choices?Originally posted by metalmustang6713I am looking to pump up my 2002 mustang. I first want to let it breath i am i looking for a good exhaust that isnt going to suck all my cash. I have seen some flowmaster cat backs on ebay and i am wondering if anyone has any oppinions.
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Emart
I agree with emart. I recently got a magnaflow cat back exhaust for my 02 V6 and it sounds great! As for power, I notices a little...but not much. I opted for the direct bolt on system that bolted up to the factory Y pipe in my car. If you plan on doing some heavy mods to your car, then I'd definatly go with an off road H or X pipe and go true dual. if you're not looking to mod your car up a lot, I'd go with a direct bolt on kit like mine; there is a chance you could lose some power if you go with a true dual set up and stay completly stock....but thats if you have a V6. If you have the V8 then go to a custom shop and have them slap on an offroad H or X, get the mufflers you want and they'll do the rest.Women are like parking spots; the best ones are either taken or handicap.

Black Stang Mafia
[B] 2002 V6, 5-speed manual with a tri-ax, magnaflow exhaust, 3.73 gears, Auburn Posi unit, and a tune from VMP.
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Mac makes a decent set of 1 5/8" long tube headers painted cost is $349.00.
ceramic coated price is $459.00. They also have a cat back system 2 1/2 inch with SS 3" tips. Cost is $379.00. Price includes shipping, tax is extra.
Install is $700 on the headers (they suck). Cat back install is $200. You will need a high flow h-pipe or custom section to go between the headers and the catback. With a tune you can expect another 12-15hp and 14-18#s of torque at the wheels.
Bart
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flowmaster sounds great but I have heard that they do nothing for power. Consequently, that is what i have on mine. Magnaflows sound good. borla is spendy but sounds good. Bassani is spendy and sounds good. Your typical mustang will have flowmaster on it.
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The H-pipe goes in-line between the headers and the "cat-back" exhaust (Flowmaster, e.g.). You can add the H-pipe now and use it with your stock headers and catback, or get the aftermarket cat-back at the same time.Originally posted by metalmustang6713so i have heard that i should get a BBK H pipe now is that something different than the exhaust and do i need both parts like i said i am totally new to all this
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