GT Bumper

MattwantsSpeed · 06-07-2002, 11:17 PM

Do we REALLY need a GT Bumper when converting to true dual exhaust? I'm sure there are ways around it and keeping the stock bumper cover......right?

OnMy3rdStang · 06-08-2002, 12:34 AM

No you do not have to switch out bumpers unless you want to "look" like a GT other wise as long as you place the pipes right you dont need a GT bumper. However if you leave the stock v-6 bumper it will be obvious the car is not a GT but simply a V-6 with duals.
Hope I helped

MattwantsSpeed · 06-08-2002, 06:41 AM

That's ok, It's the look we prefer........we want people to know it's a V-6, especially when it gets blown

NewStang02 · 06-09-2002, 07:20 AM

I am going to put duel exhaust on my Stang soon,and been thinking about the same thing,
1. Get a GT bumper
2. Cut out the stock bumper or
3. Just exit under the stock bumper

I seen a couple of V6 Stangs with duels that exit under the stock bumper and they look good,and like you said if I wanted to look like a GT I would get A GT,I don't want the car to look like something it Isn't

GodStang · 06-09-2002, 09:46 AM

Do not cut the v6 bumper. It looks bad plus it drops the value of the car. Put it under or a new rear bumper. Putting it under does not look too bad at all.

SinisterSN95 · 06-09-2002, 11:58 PM

Why waste the money on a GT bumper when the only difference is the little cuts. Just get the pipes that hang below, several around me have them like that...its just the riced out V6's with GT badging that has the GT bumpers.

turdadactyl · 06-10-2002, 02:30 AM

There is a good article about this at v6power.net.

http://www.v6power.net/articles/dualexhaustopenings.htm

99Pony3.8 · 06-10-2002, 02:07 PM

GT takeoff bumper covers are available at MPS for $80.00. I got mine there. Looks good and was easy to install. http://www.stangparts.com/

06-07-2002, 11:17 PM	#1
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	GT Bumper Do we REALLY need a GT Bumper when converting to true dual exhaust? I'm sure there are ways around it and keeping the stock bumper cover......right? __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-08-2002, 12:34 AM	#2
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	No you do not have to switch out bumpers unless you want to "look" like a GT other wise as long as you place the pipes right you dont need a GT bumper. However if you leave the stock v-6 bumper it will be obvious the car is not a GT but simply a V-6 with duals. Hope I helped __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-08-2002, 06:41 AM	#3
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	That's ok, It's the look we prefer........we want people to know it's a V-6, especially when it gets blown __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-09-2002, 09:46 AM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Do not cut the v6 bumper. It looks bad plus it drops the value of the car. Put it under or a new rear bumper. Putting it under does not look too bad at all. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

06-09-2002, 11:58 PM	#6
SinisterSN95 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 106	Why waste the money on a GT bumper when the only difference is the little cuts. Just get the pipes that hang below, several around me have them like that...its just the riced out V6's with GT badging that has the GT bumpers. __________________ 1997 Mustang LX V6 ModeratorMMC.net

06-09-2002, 07:20 AM	#4
NewStang02 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6	I am going to put duel exhaust on my Stang soon,and been thinking about the same thing, 1. Get a GT bumper 2. Cut out the stock bumper or 3. Just exit under the stock bumper I seen a couple of V6 Stangs with duels that exit under the stock bumper and they look good,and like you said if I wanted to look like a GT I would get A GT,I don't want the car to look like something it Isn't

06-10-2002, 02:30 AM	#7
turdadactyl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3	There is a good article about this at v6power.net. http://www.v6power.net/articles/dualexhaustopenings.htm

06-10-2002, 02:07 PM	#8
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	GT takeoff bumper covers are available at MPS for $80.00. I got mine there. Looks good and was easy to install. http://www.stangparts.com/ __________________ 99 Mustang 3.8L, C&L mass-air system, GT dual exhust and rear bumper, Maximum Motorsports 4-point K frame brace, full length sub frame connectors and strut tower brace.

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