More Questions!?!

KWhite · 06-05-2001, 10:36 AM

I am curious as to what size the factory exhaust is on a '96 GT? 2.5" or 2.25"?

Thanks,
Keith

King Snake · 06-05-2001, 11:23 AM

It is definitely not 2.5". The Cobras have 2.25" so I would guess the GTs are the same.

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'97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power
BBK H-pipe w/cats

KWhite · 06-05-2001, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by King Snake:
It is definitely not 2.5". The Cobras have 2.25" so I would guess the GTs are the same.

Thanks King Snake. Since they have done away with Vehicle inspections in Okla. I may get a HighFlow H pipe without the cats. Can I bolt the factory mufflers and tailpipes right to the H pipe or is there something else I would need to buy with the H pipe.

Thanks for the help.
Keith

98SNAKE · 06-05-2001, 02:12 PM

KWhite as long as you get an H-Pipe for a 96 GT it will bolt right in. There is a difference between in auto and manual trans pipe, so make sure you tell who ever you by the pipe from. Will

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98Cobra
off road x-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73 rear end(4.30's soon),Mac Cold Air,Ripper Shifter, Nitto Drag Radials

KWhite · 06-05-2001, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 98SNAKE:
KWhite as long as you get an H-Pipe for a 96 GT it will bolt right in. There is a difference between in auto and manual trans pipe, so make sure you tell who ever you by the pipe from. Will

Gots it, tanx!

Stefan · 06-05-2001, 02:38 PM

You might want to check on whether to skip the cats altogether on your 96. Our first gen 4.6's are weaker than the 99 and up and without other serious engine mods I think the extra bit of backpressure is needed. I could be wrong but in your application as it stands I think you'd get better torque from a hiflow (2 cat) pipe. Someone else can chime in to correct me if i'm wrong

There is a disadvantage in price, though, as the pipe with cats will be a couple hundred more bucks.

Brett

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

KWhite · 06-05-2001, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stefan:
You might want to check on whether to skip the cats altogether on your 96. Our first gen 4.6's are weaker than the 99 and up and without other serious engine mods I think the extra bit of backpressure is needed. I could be wrong but in your application as it stands I think you'd get better torque from a hiflow (2 cat) pipe. Someone else can chime in to correct me if i'm wrong
There is a disadvantage in price, though, as the pipe with cats will be a couple hundred more bucks.

Brett

Yeah, I think Hooker has a system worth checking into. I'm still shopping and I still have a lot to learn.

Thanks Brett.

King Snake · 06-06-2001, 07:21 AM

Or you can do like I did and get an offroad pipe for $150-175 and buy a couple of Dynomax hi-flow cats for $50 a piece and have them welded in the offroad pipe. You can save $100 or more in doing this and the end result is the same. The main reason I did this is that I already had the offroad pipe. It was on my car when I bought it and it was much too loud, not to mention it set the Check Engine light. Anyway, I am very happy with the results.

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'97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power
BBK H-pipe w/cats

06-05-2001, 10:36 AM	#1
KWhite Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shawnee, Ok USA Posts: 24	More Questions!?! I am curious as to what size the factory exhaust is on a '96 GT? 2.5" or 2.25"? Thanks, Keith

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06-05-2001, 11:23 AM	#2
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	It is definitely not 2.5". The Cobras have 2.25" so I would guess the GTs are the same. ------------------ '97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power BBK H-pipe w/cats

06-05-2001, 02:12 PM	#4
98SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Heights,Michigan Posts: 129	KWhite as long as you get an H-Pipe for a 96 GT it will bolt right in. There is a difference between in auto and manual trans pipe, so make sure you tell who ever you by the pipe from. Will ------------------ 98Cobra off road x-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73 rear end(4.30's soon),Mac Cold Air,Ripper Shifter, Nitto Drag Radials

06-05-2001, 02:38 PM	#6
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	You might want to check on whether to skip the cats altogether on your 96. Our first gen 4.6's are weaker than the 99 and up and without other serious engine mods I think the extra bit of backpressure is needed. I could be wrong but in your application as it stands I think you'd get better torque from a hiflow (2 cat) pipe. Someone else can chime in to correct me if i'm wrong There is a disadvantage in price, though, as the pipe with cats will be a couple hundred more bucks. Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

06-06-2001, 07:21 AM	#8
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Or you can do like I did and get an offroad pipe for $150-175 and buy a couple of Dynomax hi-flow cats for $50 a piece and have them welded in the offroad pipe. You can save $100 or more in doing this and the end result is the same. The main reason I did this is that I already had the offroad pipe. It was on my car when I bought it and it was much too loud, not to mention it set the Check Engine light. Anyway, I am very happy with the results. ------------------ '97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power BBK H-pipe w/cats