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JBeryleC · 04-26-2004, 01:40 PM

Hey all...

I got sick of the stock exhaust.. and cant yet afford the MAC cat-back system...

So I cut off the stock mufflers and welded 2.5" tube in their place...

And now, it seems I lost a lot of mid range power... especially in 2nd gear or higher, from about 2200 - 4000 rpm's

I thought if anything, there would be a slight power gain, not a loss at all. Because, no mufflers = way better flow
Right? Wrong?

Any thoughts??

04-26-2004, 01:40 PM	#1
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	um.. no mufflers = less power ?? Hey all... I got sick of the stock exhaust.. and cant yet afford the MAC cat-back system... So I cut off the stock mufflers and welded 2.5" tube in their place... And now, it seems I lost a lot of mid range power... especially in 2nd gear or higher, from about 2200 - 4000 rpm's I thought if anything, there would be a slight power gain, not a loss at all. Because, no mufflers = way better flow Right? Wrong? Any thoughts?? __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!