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not really gonaa do u much there stock pipe is toooo small
Get a used set of msutang headers, used h pipe, and the resonators, have a cat back bent up, adn enjoy the great sound!!

hey man im 18 i understand all the questions
well if I was you, I would get the headers, x pipe, resonators, and some nice tips, and have the cat back bent up for you (find a shop with a mandrel bender, makes the smooth bends not the ones with ridges). That would be the most cost effective way to get a GREAT performing, AND sounding exhaust. I warn you it WILL BE LOUD.

there is no cat back x pipe
a cat back, is AFTER the x pipe
This is the SLP LX cat back you would want
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLE-M31015/?image=large
THIS is an x pipe, the X pipe bolts to the headers and the cat back bolts to it
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-XFM10/?image=large

Does this clear it up for you?

Now that cat back SHOULD hook up if your car has factory duels, if not you have to get a custom y pipe made to hook up to the cat back, or get headers and a x pipe.

JUST the cat back will make the car alot louder, those resonators are RASPY. But the whole set up will be the best sound. Period.

You'll also need tail pipes.And by resonators,I assume you're talking about lers,right?

The headers can come from an '86 to '93 Mustang 5.0.The H or X pipe is a bolt on.The mid pipes....those are the pipes between the lers and H or X Pipe will have to lengthened,and the tail pipes will also have to be lengthened a few inches.The H or X pipes bolts to the headers,and the mid pipes bolt to the H or X-pipe,then the mid pipes are welded to the lers as are the tail pipes.I am usually not a fan of ler shop bent pipes.Most don't have the smooth mandrel bent ptipes as the aftermarket,and charge more over all than aftermarket parts.Go aftermarket.if you don't have the funds,save up until you do.

The LX has different tips,the rest should be the same as the GT.Yes,you need headers.Aftermarket kits will not bolt up to the cast iron factory exhaust manifolds.And with the manifolds,why try to build a great exhaust.The iron manifolds will be the bottle neck of it all.Just buy headers.I've seen factory 5.0 headers sell for about $40.00 shipped.They are cheap and plentiful.Aftermarket headers are cheap for used ones if you shop around.Don't get desperate to get this done.Do it right the first time.

The sensor bungs are already there on the aftermarket parts.A full kit should have what you need,but if you look around,you can get some great used parts that are in fine shape and save a ton of cash.Check the Corral forums.There's a LOT of parts there.......they are Stang guys.....bless their hearts.LOL. Again,you will need headers.,and I repeat,take your time.If you get in a hurry,you'll more than likely regret it.

If you don't have emissions checks (we don't in Oklahoma),you'll be fine with an off road pipe (no cats).,and yes,you can have a conversation in the car.The X-Pipe really doesn't make the car loud (they do add a nice tone),the lers do more of that.I think you won't be happy with the loudest lers you can find.they really get old after a while if you drive the car a lot.