X pipe step by step install: How to install a mid pipe on your 1994-2004 Ford Mustang GT Cobra V6

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[@brandenvaldez3896]

Dude, perfect timing!! I'm about to do this soon. Great instructions!

[@tomriggs699]

Hey Danny! Another great instructional video. Used this one today to install an MRT offroad h-pipe and Borla Stingers on my 04 Cobra. For the most part everything fit well. I did have to flair out small extensions on the Borla kit that goes to the h-pipe to make it fit correctly. Probably just a tolerance issue with the two different companies. Getting the stock h-pipe off was easier than expected and once the cats are gone there is a ton of room. Unfortunately, I could not get the O2 sensor clips to reach as far as they needed to plug back in to the harness. Took all the transmission clips off and all. Going to just order some extensions from LMR. Thanks again for taking the time to make these videos!! You the man!

[@dominicmarciszewski9316]

Hi Danny, very good video. Found a 04 Mystichrome Cobra last month with only 39k miles on it, bone stock, one owner and clean title. Simply a gem. Plan to get some exhaust soon, I think a Borla Atak Cat back with an X pipe. Best channel to learn how to work on new edge mustang and Cobra!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Nice! I have the borla stingers (quieter than the ataks) and a o/r H. I think it sounds a little better with an x pipe. Here is my video of how mine sounds kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXW6hpJ5q8eAack

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

BTW, fun fact, Borla Atak stands for Acustically Tuned Applied kinetics

[@azizshavershian2065]

Best mustang channel on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Thank you 🙌🏼 More to come

[@azizshavershian2065]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage can I pay you to do a brake booster installation on your 96-98? Lol

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Aziz Shavershian I sold our 98 cobra, but it should be the same on the 99-04 or similar. I’ll have to make a video on it one of these saturday’s

[@azizshavershian2065]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I would be eternally grateful or at least a master cylinder replacement/bleeding. Thanks man

[@RBoysMedia]

Perfect video I was looking for. Showed the socket combination lol thanks

[@monstersquashracing]

I love videos like this. Keep it up man. 👌👌👌👌👌

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Will do! Thanks !

[@keithjones7674]

Great video thank you! I am wanting a nicer sound but don't want to piss off the neighbors or regret it on a long trip. Video seems to have the sound I am wanting. Would cat-less x-pipe be a good option over doing a cat back? Assume will reduce a lot of back pressure and increase power more than just a cat back?

[@stefanospasaro7668]

Awesome sound. 💪👌

[@jamesa6272]

Just to add if doing a mid pipe on probably 96-98. I have a 97. The manifold bolts are 18mm. The manifold bolts on my 03 are 15mm. I have a mid length 15 mm for the bottom stud on the pass side that works perfect. I thought I would be set for the 97 but no. Ford had to switch the sizes up. I’m hoping I can use the 1/2 drive short 18mm to break it free.

[@Lethal_Venom]

I absolutely love X pipes

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Lethal Venom I’m kind of jealous this is on my GT and not my Terminator. The Terminator has an off-road H with a bung welded in for the white band. Maybe I’ll trade someday

[@Lethal_Venom]

Danny Johnson’s Garage would be worthwhile

[@johnnieb15]

Where did you purchase your X pipe @dannyjohnsongarage

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks for the video!

[@daviddeniz5931]

Hi Danny what type of supercharger oil do you recommend for a wiple 2.9 thanks

[@macknumber9]

By the way I chose to leave all o2 sensors in because most of my fasteners were severely rusted and I was extremely nervous about breaking an o2 sensor....man that was extremely challenging getting the passenger side pre cat o2 connection unplugged....I had to run to harbor freight and pick up a very long flathead and long needle nose

[@macknumber9]

Well I got both manifolds back in and put the midpipe back on and I got leaks...one is where the midpipe connects to the back (close to muffler)...that flange is leaking very small leak but it sounds bad... It was so hard to put it all back together especially plugging back in the o2 sensor connector on passenger side...I hope I can get away with just removing it a little off the header without disconnecting the o2 sensors...because I'm gonna need to disconnect it... Unless I can just cut off the leaky section and come back in with a coupler and u clamp thing

[@toljo4341]

I just put an offroad pypes x pipe and boy is it loud! Leaking pretty bad though, apparently they come with something called a “header sleeve”? Anyways ordered that and got a new ford gasket for the passenger side, hopefully that fixes it

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yeah, it’s like a cup insert. A lot of times when people buy used it’s not included

[@jamesa6272]

Awesome! Love your videos Danny! Question for the pro... I have a Pypes H pipe for a 03 mustang. I do not use it. Can I install this H pipe on my 97 gt? Will fitment be a issue? Stock Headers to h pipe flange be a problem? O2 sensor locations be a problem? I have a welder. I would be open to drilling new o2 bungs and or adding hangers. Just wondering what is so different. Pypes did not know what is different. Typical.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I know some manufactures make them compatible for 96-04 but others are 96-98 and 99-04 specific. I’m not sure on pypes. There are also o2 extenders you can buy to help them reach

[@jamesa6272]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage cool thanks for responding. I’ve been researching but get mixed answers: I find 1. Stock Header bolts are thicker have to drill out the flange 2. Ball on the headers are different sizes. 3. O2 sensors will hit or be in the way. I wouldn’t mind matching it up it’s just the 97 stock midpipe is all rusted and you know what happens with rusted bolts when you try to loosen them lol. I really do not want a x pipe. I have a Bassani x pipe on my 03 mustang. I really Like The H and 40’s sound. Can’t seem to find many H pipes on the market. Everything is X pipes Anything not Catted is getting hard to find with the epa cracking down. Not sure if you can buy the o2 eliminators anymore either. I know I bought the x4 tuner to shut off the rear o2 sensors and bama advertised the tuner being capable to do it. Then all of a sudden they say they can’t do it anymore.

[@eduardoporro3916]

Sounds great! The rest of the exhaust is stock right?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Eddie Porro Yes, I uploaded a video just now about dropping it off for some borla stingers

[@naseerp313]

I think once if you remove your battery you need to do one drive cycle to activate the O2 sensor and egr valve

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

And then I’ll get the check engine light 😉

[@TopMach1]

How long of Extension do I need installing an MRT X pipe on my Mach1 soon

[@macknumber9]

I noticed you only sprayed penetrating oil on manifold bolts and nothing on the o2 sensor....do you think it's safe to just go ahead and put an open end wrench on it? I'm afraid of rounding or breaking the o2

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Penetrating oil should be fine on the o2 sensor as well, so long as it doesn’t get on the sensor itself

[@johnnieb15]

Where did you purchase your Xpipe

[@thrashtrash2v944]

Hey back again, so the x pipe did not fit my gt and I was looking at all the x pipes online and the passenger pipe that goes to the manifold didn’t match the angle or shape of my oem mid pipe connecting to the passenger manifold. Is it a 99-00 thing or ?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Maybe they sent you 2 driver side ones. Depending on the manufacturer, it should all fit from 1996-1998 and then 1999-2004. It’s also possible they gave you the wrong one

[@macknumber9]

I soaked in pb blaster and still broke one...but I don't care too much because I'm replacing the manifold anyway and I think they come with new studs and nuts....but when I reinstall the new stud how do I fit it in...does the stud just simply screw in and that sleeve piece stays in between both flanges or the sleeve piece will be on the other side(side visible from the tip by the manifold)

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

If it’s the part where the x pipe attaches to the manifold, the stud will thread into the manifold

[@macknumber9]

@dannyjohnsonsgarage ok so the stud just threads in to the manifold and then the x pipe attaches to it and the nut holds it together...but what about that sleeve in the stud...where and how does that go in

[@macknumber9]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I'm trying to understand that little piece that you grabbed onto with the pliers when you removed the nut from the stud outside the car

[@macknumber9]

I'm taking my time with the last step...taking the nuts off the backside of the midpipe and I got them slowly out cuz I don't wanna break them. But now the whole stud just keeps spinning in place...should I hold the inner nut with a wrench and hit it with an impact?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes. Hold one side with vice grips if you can. The factory hardware has the self stopping flange but if it’s broken or been replaced with a nut and bolt, just get a wrench on one side and the impact on the other

[@macknumber9]

@dannyjohnsonsgarage Ok yeah I ended up grabbing on to that piece furthest from the nut that I'm trying to remove and got it with impact... I sprayed lubricant and penetrating oil and went extremely slow back and forth but I ended up just turning the whole stud in place...I think some of the threads on the stud in the hole on that flange stripped and then it just started spinning...I am going to get a torch now and try my best to get that nut off without it binding

[@megarcia0012]

does removing the cats and putting an aftermarket midpipe require a tune? i have shorty headers

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, it would require a tune for the rear 02 sensors to not give a code and it may bog down

[@macknumber9]

Last question ...I got it all off but can't release the midpipe where it connects to the back side...you put your feet on muffler...mine is not budging

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It could be rusted at the seam. Some penetrating oil and a rubber mallet may help

[@macknumber9]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I have been hitting the metal flange with a regular hammer...I was thinking of a sledge

[@macknumber9]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage thank you! That worked!

[@macknumber9]

@dannyjohnsonsgarage I'm sorry I'm asking so many questions but I really have nobody to help and you are super knowledgeable on these cars.... When you removed those last nuts on the rear flange yours came out nice and everything was intact. When I did the stud came out with it and then the threads got stripped...I guess the female threads did or is there female threads in that hole? I forgot to look...I know I have to cut the stud out which is no big deal but when replacing it do I just put it through without threading it (cuz there is no threads) and then put a nut on each side so it holds that slip joint tight Do both flanges (the one that is welded and the one that slides along the pipe that is attached to muffler) have just open holes or are they both threaded? Because I don't know what to do if I stripped out the threads on the one that is welded to the midpipe....can I just simply stick a stud through there and tighten up both sides and call it a day?

[@ovaeighteen7313]

Hey there I was wondering if I buy a xpipe and a cat back would it fit? I need answers asap pls I have a 2003 v6 mustang on straight headers but I bought it for 500 I was wondering cause if so it'll be 200 for the 2 things it will help me out alot!!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

The cat back will, I had one on my v6 but the x pipe won’t. You’re best off cutting it before the y and adding pipes to the cat back

[@ovaeighteen7313]

So what can I put to my header?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@ovaeighteen7313 you’ll need a v6 x pipe or use the stock one and cut it after it comes down off the headers, then get straight pipes welded in from there back to the cat back

[@ovaeighteen7313]

Sweet ty that's a subscribe by me I don't have stock exaust the ppl who owned it last took it off I need coil packs spark plug wires and headlight and the exaust system I was just wondering what the cheapest way to do it is ty so much

[@thrashtrash2v944]

For the driver side do you rotate towards the left tire? Can’t loosen it

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s counter clockwise to remove. That would be turning the wrench towards the passenger side

[@thrashtrash2v944]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage got it thank you !

[@jakemarks3911]

I can’t seem to find that exhaust that you have without the cats where do I find it

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

They don’t sell them anymore

[@macknumber9]

Man i wish i could call you right now im stuck on this last step

[@LRo157]

so this would fit a v6 also?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, there are kits for the v6 but I would imagine the manifolds are a bit different since most kits say v8 or v6. The installation would be the same and I would get a kit that changes rhe v6 Y Pipe into an x or h pipe for dual exhaust. on my 1997 V6 I just had the y pipe cut before it went to a Y And added a stock Gt Cat back. It sounded really good

[@budsworld71]

Can a 96-98 gt xpipe for shortys headers fit on a 2004 mustang gt

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It depends on the brand, but the shorty x is only the bottom part that’s intended to meet at the collector or the headers

[@budsworld71]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage oh ok thanks ..it's a bbk xpipe

[@leol2110]

hey man i was wondering if i can put this on a v6 with a stock exhaust system

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

The manifolds probably won’t line up, so you’ll want a V6 kit, or like I did with my V6, get a GT cat back exhaust and cut the stock v6 Y pipe and run straight pipes to the car back

[@leol2110]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage wait so a gt catback fits on a v6?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@leol2110 yeah, you just have to extend the y pipe to reach each side. It sounded really good on my V6

[@leol2110]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage oh damn I’ll keep that in mind. Have you made a video on it?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@leol2110 No, it was on my V6 about 20 years ago. I think I mentioned it in a video

[@joshuahiggins5313]

Where did you get that midpipe from that’s what I need?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

eBay but I don’t think they offer them anymore

[@joshuahiggins5313]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage thank you sir 🫡

[@joshuahiggins5313]

I just seen some on jcart for like 26 bucks hopefully it works. My cars bday is in January she deserves a better sound.

[@jakemarks3911]

Catless xpipe

[@DCopp]

I just paid to have mine installed sadly. There was no F'ing way I could get the manifold nuts to budge. I watched the tech install it. He needed an acetylene torch to get the nuts to budge. Shame on Ford for how the passenger side is accessible. Poor poor poor.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It definitely takes the right tools!

[@JessECat-mv1dc]

I usually soak deez nuts in epsom salt

[@nathanhawkins9059]

Hello sir I am shooting a very long shot, but would it be possible if anyway,that you would have your old H pipe For sale I will purchase it I live in California and I am having a hard time smog my cobra thanks

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

With all that’s going on it’s a good idea to keep mine. You can find them on eBay still but just very expensive

[@GeorgeLiquor]

1:35 It is vital to soak these nuts

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s a good idea for all the heat and possible rust

[@GeorgeLiquor]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I completely agree. I'm soaking these nuts as we speak