anyone have dual exhaust?

[mycaptainchris]

Dealer

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

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

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

 

[Fifty150]

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

 

[CHiNO_PeLoNCiTo]

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?

 

[Fifty150]

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.

 

[CHiNO_PeLoNCiTo]

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

 

[Melon]

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

 

[rocket 5979]

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.

 

[Melon]

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

 

[rocket 5979]

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.

 

[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

 

[rocket 5979]

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.

 

[Melon]

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

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

-Melon

 

[rocket 5979]

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.

 

[jdcstudio]

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?