rear and side angle please. Ive been doing some exhaust work on my car and done some neat things.Just want to see what others are running for tips/pipes.
Would also be interested in stock T/C shots
Here's my setup....enjoy.
Here's mine for now.It get's even better Wednesday on my day off.Pics will be here then.This is an Australian ford falcon exhaust tip (there's one on each side).They will look awesome after paint is finished.The py looking bumper cover distracts from the tips right now,but,new tips wednesday.Tasty !!!
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Nice pipes and tips you have there.
Do dumps count?
This is the only pic I have at the moment (since I'm at work)
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Hey Slick-you got any pics from the drivers side?
Thanks
Ken
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Ahhh.. Nothing like joy of cleaning/smelling shiznit off side pipes..
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that car is shag on wheels
keep the pics coming I think ive got mine positioned the way they need to be
Nice tips, Vinnie. I just may steal your idea :hick:
You guys with nice tailpipes suck. My tailpipes right now are simple cheap (and rusty) chrome tips on 2.25" pipes. My whole exhaust system sucks, though - it's a custom-bent 2.25" dual setup with no H-pipe, cheap flowtech lers that have come apartinside and rattle at 1500 RPM (about 70MPH), and to top it off it's all saddled with stock manifolds.
This will change this summer, though. I got a pipe bender for Christmas, a pair of new 1-5/8 shorties hanging on the garage wall, and a pair of almost new Magnaflow lers I removed from the parts TC.
Cougar50 how do you like those M/T tires I’m strongly leaning to buying them.
Assuming you don’t drive in the rain.
And what size are they.
Are those stock (well on Flowmaster tail pipes;) ) Mustang polished tips? If not where did you get 'em? I'm thinking those would look killer when I do my 2.5 cat back.....
I've used both 28" (225/60/15) & 26" (225/50/15) versions of those drag radials.
I love them - 1.6 second 60' times means dead-hooking off the line. And they are stable as a table @ 120 MPH at the top of the track. I just bought 295/45/17's for my new 17" x 9" wheels - I will drive on them full time - they are also great on the street (my car is forbidden from seeing rain.)
I don't believe they were Mustang specific. I had my local exhaust shop order them for me. They measure 24" long by 2 1/2" diameter which is the longest they had
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If anyone is stealing my idea,here's the quick instructions and best way.....
1.Remove the bumper cover
2.Remove the fiberglass bumper
3.Cut the outer lower corner (or the whole bottom depending on the tips) of the bumper mount off
4.Cut out the necessarry area of the fiberglass bumper to clear the tips
5.Re-install the bumper with the remaining 2 or 3 bolts per side
6.fit the tips on for a "dry run"
7.Using a wax pencil (it'll rub off of your paint with no damage),mark the plastic to be removed from the bumper cover.Start a little small and work your area larger.That way,you don't ruin the bumper cover.I used my Dremell and an Exacto knife with a number 11 blade(it actually cuts the plastic pretty easy,I use it for the "fine tuning)
note...this step can be done with the cover on the car and just keep fitting the tips into the notched area of the cover for an excellent fit.I'll help in any way I can
Last step.....Give Vinnie credit for all of the notched T-Bird bumper covers.LOL
I HOPE to have my new tips on asap.Prepare to be amazed !!!
I'll have to check into that. Thanks:D If you don't mind me asking how much did they run ya?
Here's the best shot I could get. I don't think they're to visible though.
I think i've got too much wheel. lol
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The price I paid was for the tips and for having them welded on, which ran me approx. $60-80.
There are some awesome tips on ebay.I like the ones with the rolled edges.It gives them a "finished" look (my opinion).You'll see.
Vinnie,
Do you have a shot of the entire rear with both exhausts visible?
Got flowmasters with mangaflow tips heres the pictures i could find really quick.
I'll check.I would take a new pic today,but,I cut off the Australian tips and enlarged the cutouts to make room for the new tips which are being welded on at 10:00 in the morning.Pics soon after.I'm going to check for a pic of the tips I had on.
O.K.,remember,the car is going through bodywork and a lot more.Here are the Australian tips before I cut them off today.I really liked them,but the new ones fit the theme I'm going for.
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Looking good guys keep the pic coming really needing some side shots now
Are those Borla XR1's? How do you like them? Any sound clips?
Thanks
Jim
You really can't see mine from the side,which,for the Sport,was the idea.All tucked up and away and integrated into the car.
so vin wheres these new tips?
I'm having them welded on in the morning.I'll have pics as soon as he's finished.I reshaped the bumper cover cutouts,and have the tips ready to go on.I think you guys will approve...........like you have a choice.LOL.
who cares what we say anyway, plus why wouldnt we approve, you have done wonders so far!
Actually,I do care what you guys say.I may not build according to what others say,but,the opinions of you guys means a lot.Sometimes,we NEED the opinions of others that are on the outside looking in to keep us from doing something horrible to our cars that we'd regret for a long time.Brutal honosty (in a constructive way) is a good thing.So,when I post pics tomorrow,feel free to hand out the comments.
That was more explanation than was needed.
yea we dont want your car to look like the red white and blue mobile.....
Im sure it will look great, youve done so well so far!
It's been a long process,and a real challenge,but,there's light at the end of the tunnel.Now,wait til you see the tips.I'm probably showing more excitement than what the tips are actually worth,but,enough about me and the Sport.This IS an exhaust tip thread,soooooo,back to the tips.
lol tail pipe:beatyoass:
keep the pics coming fella's I hope to finish mine up thursday and get some pics while i have it in the air
"Pipe".Yes,I stand corrected.What WAS I thinking?LOL.
Vinnie,
Nice choice on the exhausts, they integrate nicely into the original design. Not sure what the right term is, maybe "theme"?
heres an old pic
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and heres a video its meaningless but heck I like it
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Yes they are Borla XR1's. They sound awesome! I'll get a sound clip up soon! You're not the first to ask (I keep forgetting to do it:hick: ).
Hey,I can take a joke.No worries.
The tips I used (I removed them yesterday) are Australian Ford Falcon tips.Genuine Ford parts.I thought that was pretty sweet.They are now finding a new home on my friends '68 Mustang coupe.My new ones will be on in a couple of hors.Expect pics at that time.
No pics today.The passenger side tip was too long and would hit the gas tank,so,new tips on the way,and updates as they happen.You heard it here first.
3" dynomax bullets (to mimick converters) 3" X pipe 3" 1 chamber flows
Flowmaster universal tailpipe kit,Stainless 3" tips
All done at home and it has a unique tone now
Opinions?
other then the car is nasty and needs waxed:D
snow
Does the rear end ever hit the tailpipes?That setup intrigues me.
With it on the lift the rear does make light contact but nothing severe to cause damage.Absolutley no contact during driving.I was going to go over the axle but it is tight with 3" and i would have had to move my fuel lines and it still would had rubbed the control arms.
Sleeper: Is that with the SBC still installed? Looks nice!!
I want Stainless 3" Rolled Edge Tips and I want them to be vertical with the circular reverse lights on my car, the 83-84 tailights. Make it look that much more clean and nice. I'll have to go with a fuel cell though. I think the "pit" in the truck will make a nice place for a fuel cell.
yep,and thanks the pics kinda make it look wierd
where did you get and how hard was it to install the aluminum gas lid?? I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its from walmart (lol) made for 97 and newer ford trucks it is as close to the right diameter as i could find there dirt cheap (11.99) and made of stainless
I have a 2004 Bullitt Mustang fuel door for my Bird.It was on the Blue T-Bird that's on the banner up top.It took a little ingenuity,but worth the time.I'll install it on the Sport after paint.
Here is an older pic. I have since eliminated the gaudy clamps.
Here is an older pic of the Cougar at Tri State Raceway. I have since eliminated the gaudy clamps.
Nice Cat.I also like the missing side trim.That's what I'm doing with my Sport.
sleeper, lets hear a sound clip of it....
Um Side Pipes
Sidepipes have NO business on these cars.Corvettes with the factory pipes are the only cars that I ever thought could pull off sidepipes and look awesome doing it.'67 and '68.