Total newbie question

Temporary · 08-02-2001, 11:52 PM

Ok, first thing - I know nothing about mustangs.

There's a nice black mustang around town, either a 2000 or 2001, that looks like any ordinary stock 'tang except for one thing: It looks like there's an exhaust pipe (or something) in front of the driver's side rear tire. It's rectangular at the opening. I'm just wondering - anyone know what that is? Never seen it before.

Thanks for any info,
- Newbie

mustang17 · 08-03-2001, 12:00 AM

Side pipes? Check to see if he still has rear exhaust, I bet not.

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1995 GT Black- Edelbrock 6037's,Intake,Edelbrock cam,70mm TB,75mm pro-m,Taylor wires, pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter
Flowmaster,3.73's, Eibach pro rate springs
lower control arms Centerforce clutch
New motor in the works!

Temporary · 08-03-2001, 12:03 AM

No, he doesn't have exhaust in the back. Does this mean he has some kind of different exhaust setup? Is there any functional reason why someone would have their exhaust coming out the side?

08-03-2001, 12:41 AM

The roush mustangs have side exhaust with a square tip. Look at the car alittle closer, it may be a roush mustang or maybe it just has a roush exhaust kit. Its for looks. I was going to get some side pipes for my 89 and when I called to order them I was told they wouldn't be as good as the other kits(straight kits) because of the bents in the pipes, but they do look good. A guy at work had a 68 mustang and had the pipes exiting before the rear tires and it sounded mean(good), it didn't have cats and all.. it didn't have the bents mine would have required. I've never looked at a roush exhaust but I would assume they have more bents in them than the stock pipes.

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 7/20/2001)
My 97 Cobra

Temporary · 08-03-2001, 12:58 AM

I've never heard of roush mustangs. What are they exactly, and what kinds of nubmers do they run? I just know I'm going to hit this pony at a red light one day, and I need to know if my setup will stand a chance.

08-03-2001, 01:19 AM

Roush mustangs are along the same line as a Saleen, Steeda, or Kenny Brown mustang. They are shipped to their shop and they add their 'package' to it. The Roush mustangs have been mostly handlings and styling up to this year, a supercharger is now optional. I think they advertised about 10 more hp than stock in the past years because of the performance exhaust(I think it 2.5"). If its one of the new ones with the blower, I'd be careful if I were you

. If you want more info on the roush car, they have a site. I think its www.roushperf.com or something to that effect, I'm not real big on them but I have seen all four specialty cars (on the same lot). Just search Roush Mustangs, that should enlighten you. Good luck at the light

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Rick

Stefan · 08-03-2001, 10:35 AM

If it's not a Roush it could be a GT with the www.ClassicDesignConcepts.com side exhaust kit. I think their kit has squared tips on the 99-01 models.

Either way i'm sure it looks cool

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

jimberg · 08-03-2001, 03:04 PM

Side exhaust makes it possible to run bigger tires in the rear.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

Topless In Texas · 08-04-2001, 10:56 AM

LOVE THOSE SIDEPIPES!!!! Still haven't ordered mine!!!!

VERY SOON!

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1994 GT.Convertible/Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome

08-02-2001, 11:52 PM	#1
Temporary Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3	Total newbie question Ok, first thing - I know nothing about mustangs. There's a nice black mustang around town, either a 2000 or 2001, that looks like any ordinary stock 'tang except for one thing: It looks like there's an exhaust pipe (or something) in front of the driver's side rear tire. It's rectangular at the opening. I'm just wondering - anyone know what that is? Never seen it before. Thanks for any info, - Newbie

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08-03-2001, 12:00 AM	#2
mustang17 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Concord, MA, USA Posts: 264	Side pipes? Check to see if he still has rear exhaust, I bet not. ------------------ 1995 GT Black- Edelbrock 6037's,Intake,Edelbrock cam,70mm TB,75mm pro-m,Taylor wires, pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter Flowmaster,3.73's, Eibach pro rate springs lower control arms Centerforce clutch New motor in the works!

08-03-2001, 12:03 AM	#3
Temporary Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3	No, he doesn't have exhaust in the back. Does this mean he has some kind of different exhaust setup? Is there any functional reason why someone would have their exhaust coming out the side?

08-03-2001, 12:41 AM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	The roush mustangs have side exhaust with a square tip. Look at the car alittle closer, it may be a roush mustang or maybe it just has a roush exhaust kit. Its for looks. I was going to get some side pipes for my 89 and when I called to order them I was told they wouldn't be as good as the other kits(straight kits) because of the bents in the pipes, but they do look good. A guy at work had a 68 mustang and had the pipes exiting before the rear tires and it sounded mean(good), it didn't have cats and all.. it didn't have the bents mine would have required. I've never looked at a roush exhaust but I would assume they have more bents in them than the stock pipes. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 7/20/2001) My 97 Cobra

08-03-2001, 12:58 AM	#5
Temporary Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3	I've never heard of roush mustangs. What are they exactly, and what kinds of nubmers do they run? I just know I'm going to hit this pony at a red light one day, and I need to know if my setup will stand a chance.

08-03-2001, 01:19 AM	#6
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Roush mustangs are along the same line as a Saleen, Steeda, or Kenny Brown mustang. They are shipped to their shop and they add their 'package' to it. The Roush mustangs have been mostly handlings and styling up to this year, a supercharger is now optional. I think they advertised about 10 more hp than stock in the past years because of the performance exhaust(I think it 2.5"). If its one of the new ones with the blower, I'd be careful if I were you . If you want more info on the roush car, they have a site. I think its www.roushperf.com or something to that effect, I'm not real big on them but I have seen all four specialty cars (on the same lot). Just search Roush Mustangs, that should enlighten you. Good luck at the light . Rick

08-03-2001, 10:35 AM	#7
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	If it's not a Roush it could be a GT with the www.ClassicDesignConcepts.com side exhaust kit. I think their kit has squared tips on the 99-01 models. Either way i'm sure it looks cool Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

08-03-2001, 03:04 PM	#8
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Side exhaust makes it possible to run bigger tires in the rear. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

08-04-2001, 10:56 AM	#9
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	LOVE THOSE SIDEPIPES!!!! Still haven't ordered mine!!!! VERY SOON! ------------------ 1994 GT.Convertible/Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome