exhaust system

maui296 · 02-02-2002, 10:34 PM

I'm a new stang owner and would like to know what I can do for the best preformance by changing my stock exhaust system. Any suggestions? Thanks

84LX89GT · 02-02-2002, 11:10 PM

What year/engine/model mustang do you have? Is this exclusively a street car or street/strip? How loud do you want it to be? Does it have to be emissions legal?
There are TONS of performance exhaust options available to you. Just be a little more specific and i'm sure you'll get lots of responses.

joe4speed · 02-03-2002, 05:19 AM

Welcome Maui!
If you've ever seen a Summit or Jegs catalog, or similar, you know that Mustangs pretty much own the aftermarket for performance parts. That is a good thing!

The first thing I changed on my '88 was the mufflers. I went for the Flowmaster American Thunder Catback system (two chambers). I was VERY impressed with the sound afterwards. After that, I went for the Steeda Unequal length 1 5/8" headers. Made it a bit louder, but the real difference came from the BBK off-road H-pipes. After I installed those, I swore I'd never go back! I love just starting it, and listening to it idle.

You will too, you'll see! When I installed them Florida still had emissions laws, so every year I'd have to put the stock h-pipe back on for emissions. Now that it's gone I get to live with the nice rumble all year long!

Good luck, I know whatever you decide, you'll love! The stock system is good, but the aftermarket has it all down pat! Let us know what you decide!

02-02-2002, 10:34 PM	#1
maui296 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 16	exhaust system I'm a new stang owner and would like to know what I can do for the best preformance by changing my stock exhaust system. Any suggestions? Thanks

02-02-2002, 11:10 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	What year/engine/model mustang do you have? Is this exclusively a street car or street/strip? How loud do you want it to be? Does it have to be emissions legal? There are TONS of performance exhaust options available to you. Just be a little more specific and i'm sure you'll get lots of responses. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

02-03-2002, 05:19 AM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Welcome Maui! If you've ever seen a Summit or Jegs catalog, or similar, you know that Mustangs pretty much own the aftermarket for performance parts. That is a good thing! The first thing I changed on my '88 was the mufflers. I went for the Flowmaster American Thunder Catback system (two chambers). I was VERY impressed with the sound afterwards. After that, I went for the Steeda Unequal length 1 5/8" headers. Made it a bit louder, but the real difference came from the BBK off-road H-pipes. After I installed those, I swore I'd never go back! I love just starting it, and listening to it idle. You will too, you'll see! When I installed them Florida still had emissions laws, so every year I'd have to put the stock h-pipe back on for emissions. Now that it's gone I get to live with the nice rumble all year long! Good luck, I know whatever you decide, you'll love! The stock system is good, but the aftermarket has it all down pat! Let us know what you decide! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

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