Can a V6 actually sound GOOD.

Boggin · Apr 28, 2010

what do you guys have for exhaust on your v6?
i dont think a V6 can ever sound good.
sure, it will sound good for a v6, but not overall good. the only engine that can sound "good" to me is an old v8 with that deep low rumble.
when i see a v6 with duals i just laugh. not calling on anybody here but it kinda seems "poser". sure, ill support it if you like it, since its your truck and all. but the only thing i would ever put duals on is a v8
once i cut the muffler off a v6 and it sounded ok for a v6 but it didnt sound overal good. so anyway id just like your guys opinoins and what you have done to yours and how it sounds

COPPERHEAD85 · Apr 28, 2010

NO!

Sorry Boggin i had to do it.

Boggin · Apr 28, 2010

thats what im saying lol

superds · Apr 28, 2010

I agree with you for the most part. I, myself, generally would never put dual exhaust on most vehicles. I think the performance gains are negligible except for really high performance engines (mostly V8s). I surely wouldn't put duals on a vehicle with a single exhaust manifold. For me, any modification to a vehicle needs to serve a functional purpose and dual exhaust when it's not necessary does not serve a functional purpose.

As far as good sounding V6s, I had a '97 4.0 Ranger that sounded pretty good with the muffler removed, cat still in place and exiting in front of the rear tire. It wasn't even too loud or obnoxious. I can't remember what size exhaust I used anymore, but I think it was 2.5" tubing.

daniel3507 · Apr 28, 2010

I think mine sounds pretty good. A deep tone without being overbearing and it doesnt sound ricer like at all. Single in dual out with 2.25. Of course a V6 will never sound like a V8 but that doesnt mean it cant sound good.

bobbywalter · Apr 28, 2010

all around no. but depending on mods definatly certain ranges and loads.

COPPERHEAD85 · Apr 28, 2010

^ I bet that does sound good.
I have got brand new Thrush in the box waiting to be put on for a year now and havent had time to get the pig to the shop to get them put on.
I dont think Im ever gonna finish this truck so I can drive it on the street....lol.

Kona · Apr 29, 2010

Yes, I will make a clip, just for the Newfie! No the 6 will never sound like a 8, I have had a number of Olds beasts and friends that have as well my 91 4.0L with no cat and a super 40 series Flowmaster sounds pretty damn good. Now if you want muscle music go to http://www.musclecarcalendar.com/toppage1.htm they have sound clips from a lot of the featured cars..... it is better then bacon even.

mn_smokeater · Apr 29, 2010

01_ranger_4x4 · Apr 29, 2010

if you are talking about V8 sound out of a V6 than no, but i think that a good system on a V6 can sound good. i think mine sounds pretty good and ive had others say the same, but its no V8. i have clips of it.

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Tony Raine · Apr 29, 2010

its no v8, but this is the best clip of my old 2.8. no cat, flowmaster, turn-down right after the muffler. (try to ignore the power steering whine, haha)

NMB2 · Apr 29, 2010

the intake is nearly louder than the exhaust.

2.9 w/ 58mm TB, CAI, 12* timing, catback - catco 2.5" hi-flow, 2.5" flowmaster 40 delta flow.

jhammel85 · Apr 29, 2010

I'll have to post you up a pic of mine. Its basically stock piping and cat but the muffler that I've welded in place is a Magnaflow Universal Muffler. Basically this http://www.etrailer.com/p-MF10444.html

Sounds really good. Nice and low. It doesnt drown you out or get raspy at high rpm. It'd definitely recommend this one.

I'll try to get a video up soon!

NMB2 · Apr 29, 2010

magnaflow mufflers are really nice. I would like to put one onto my B2 but i just cant justify it as mine sounds ok.

bcost882 · Apr 29, 2010

i have a flowmaster delta 40 and it sounds pretty good until about 3700rpm but what can you do and my intake rumbles when i get on it.

Can a V6 actually sound GOOD.

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