Has anyone been successful in installing a dual exhaust on a 06-08? I was under my friends "new" 06 and things are pretty tight under there. Looks like it can be done by junking the spare tire.... anyone have any luck?

im not sure how different the 06 is from an 02, but i know that the only way to run dual exhaust on an 02 would be under the rear axel or to relocate the fuel fill tube. i know this because i tried to get dual exhaust on my truck and the shop wasnt able to because they would have had to run the passneger side pipe right next to the fuel fill tube. i actually got under the truck with the guy and looked for myself.

Only way I have seen it done is go under the axle. Doesn't look so bad if your lowered but it still looks a little fugly from the rear.

I looked into it when i was upgrading my exhaust. You have to lose the spare to fit the duals.

Although I am a big fan of dual exhaust I think the magnaflow system deserves a serious look as an alternative. I helped a buddy put a system on his truck last weekend and talk about impressive, wow. I will be ordering mine as soon as I can scrape together a bit of extra jingle in my pocket. I think Bentleys sound clip says it all.

I got dual exhaust on my 01 sport and i still got my spare underneath my explorer.

I got dual exhaust on my 01 sport and i still got my spare underneath my explorer.

Sam, there's kind of a lot of difference in your truck and an '06+.

I just saw a 2007 V8 EX with duals on cardomain. Look on Cardomain under 2007 Ford Explorer rides. www.sounddomain.com. Damn my guy told me it couldn't be done.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2976000-2976999/2976297_6_full.jpg




07' with dual exhuasts. Nice!!!

YES THERE CAN!!!!! I talked to a dude that says that it can be done but if ur 4x4ing then you might want to keep it a single. Like they said, you will have to go under the axle but if you do it right it will look NICE! Just take a look at a range rover next time you see one and you'll know what im talkin about

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1063/3936190/8151188/309025677.jpg

This guy, KC really is a talent with exhausts. He is the only guy in the area who will hook you up proper. He has a big reputation for doing custom jobs for Classic and everything in between. Holla at him if you need the work and are in or around Jersey.

http://kcscustomexhaust.com/

im not sure how different the 06 is from an 02, but i know that the only way to run dual exhaust on an 02 would be under the rear axel or to relocate the fuel fill tube. i know this because i tried to get dual exhaust on my truck and the shop wasnt able to because they would have had to run the passneger side pipe right next to the fuel fill tube. i actually got under the truck with the guy and looked for myself.



You are mistaken. 2.5" Duals can fit through the location where the stocker pipe routes in the Gen3 Explorers. It is tight but is easily doable. I am not familiar with the Gen4 Explorer underbody so I cannot say what issues a person would run into there but a Gen 3 02-05 Explorer duals are doable without going under the axle and will still have proper clearance. If I had a chance to look at the underbody of a Gen4 I could tell you guys what is doable or not.

As you can see I took out the spare. I did not want to run under the axle.

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1063/3936190/8151188/309025962.jpg

x deacon u got a sound clip of ur dual exhausts

No, sorrry I don't but believe me it sounds sweeeet!

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't dual exhaust start at the beginning not the end. Just because you have 2 tips doesn't make dual exhaust. If you came from individual headers or even if the exhaust collected through some sort of H pipe then two tubes out that would be duals. Having a Y pipe after the rear end does not make duals.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't dual exhaust start at the beginning not the end. Just because you have 2 tips doesn't make dual exhaust. If you came from individual headers or even if the exhaust collected through some sort of H pipe then two tubes out that would be duals. Having a Y pipe after the rear end does not make duals.



You are correct.

Actually there are two ways of having duals, catback and true. I have catback, which yes is considered dual.

Actually there are two ways of having duals, catback and true. I have catback, which yes is considered dual.



It depends on which cats you are referring to. The main forward cats or the aftercats. As long as you do not Y into a single pipe then you are considered to have dual exhaust.

I've seen a few Sport Tracs (V8 and V6) at the dealership with dual side exit tailpipes. Not a look I like!!! rear exit is the way to go IMHO

anyone got sound clips of there 06 or 07 explorers with dual exhaust

Am I missing something here? You guys are more worried about looks and sound, as opposed to performance gains?

i second that... true duals run from the headers to the rear not a Y pipe. not trying to be a "hater" but its like putting gt bumpers on a v6 mustang... it may look cool, but it still isnt the real thing.... this might be just me, but isnt the thing were looking for when we upgrade the exhaust is increased airflow and performance by removing the restrictive stock exhaust and resonator?

its like putting gt bumpers on a v6 mustang... it may look cool, but it still isnt the real thing.... this might be just me, but isnt the thing were looking for when we upgrade the exhaust is increased airflow and performance by removing the restrictive stock exhaust and resonator?



Well, to be fair, on the late model 4.0L V6 Mustang, a GT rear bumper has two openings as opposed to just one; so that you can build a true dual system with headers, an X-pipe, and mandrel bends.

Well, to be fair, on the late model 4.0L V6 Mustang, a GT rear bumper has two openings as opposed to just one; so that you can build a true dual system with headers, an X-pipe, and mandrel bends.

the gt mustang is a 4.6L V8.... dont get what u were trying to say ^^. but i think you're missing my point, even when you appear to have duals, via Y-pipe or whatever, it will NEVER be the same as true duals and you will not get the performance gains of true duals, which is the goal of putting on duals in the first place. my bumper analogy was trying to get across that you can put GT bumpers on a v6 mustang to make it look like a GT, but its not, never has been, and never will be a real GT

I agree - there's either true dual or fake dual. Fake dual is what you go with to help save money but want the look. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it - but to me, it's not as great as true dual.

Which performs better? That's probably a never ending arguement - I just prefer to have true dual over fake dauls if it's possible. Eventually, I'd like to do true duals on my Explorer, but it won't come for a while due to cost. And have to find a local place that can do it and it'll still look good while doing it.

-Melon

Full headers and custom dual 3" exhaust with custom X pipe for the win! ;)









Disclaimer: "Do not try this at home kids..." Stick with dual 2.5" exhaust for a more normal 4.6 Explorer.

Disclaimer: "Do not try this at home kids..." Stick with dual 2.5" exhaust for a more normal 4.6 Explorer.

Is 2.5" true dual overkill for a stock 4.6 Explorer? Or is it ok? Not looking to do anything now but would like to in the future. I miss the exhaust note when I'm not driving my T-Bird :)

-Melon

Is 2.5" true dual overkill for a stock 4.6 Explorer? Or is it ok? Not looking to do anything now but would like to in the future. I miss the exhaust note when I'm not driving my T-Bird :)

-Melon





2.5" duals are fine for a stock or near stock 4.6 explorer. Back when I first got my Exploder that is the size of exhaust I ran.

With the setup that you was running - I remember you had your 2.5" true dual for sale - were you able to leave your spare tire underneath? Or was it moved elsewhere?

Thanks
-Melon

With the setup that you was running - I remember you had your 2.5" true dual for sale - were you able to leave your spare tire underneath? Or was it moved elsewhere?

Thanks
-Melon




I still have my 2.5" dual exhaust setup for sale. Back when that exhaust was made I didn't care about having a spare so I took it out and ran my pipes back through that area.

Dang.. I wondered about the spare tire. Oh well, I can toss it in the back too :D

If I had the money (and shipping wouldn't kill me, or be able to come get it myself) I'd do it.

-Melon

If you take the time you can keep the spare and run 2.5" duals back there. I didn't care about my spare which is why I decided to keep it simple and locate the pipes where they were.

As you can see I took out the spare. I did not want to run under the axle.

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1063/3936190/8151188/309025962.jpg

how much did it cost you for that setup?