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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: torino1973 on April 15, 2008, 10:20:20 PM

Title: Exhaust performance
Post by: torino1973 on April 15, 2008, 10:20:20 PM
Hello,
Can anyone tell me EXACTLY what the difference between Fox Body Mustang & Fox Body T-Bird exhaust system is?
I'm having great difficulty finding performance exhaust for my 88 T-Bird 5.0L.

Thanks,
Fred
Title: Exhaust performance
Post by: SSX on April 15, 2008, 10:45:37 PM
There is quite a bit of difference.  Have a read through this: http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/50dualexhaust.html
 
I went basically fully custom from Mustang/Mark VII headers back on mine, but most people just modify a Mustang exhaust.
Title: Exhaust performance
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 15, 2008, 11:16:36 PM
I use Mustang FMS shorty headers, H-Pipe (lots of choices here) & cat-back (for an LX 5.0). I used an 18" Magnaflow ler to make up the 4" wheelbase difference so the tailpipes go over the axle approx. centered. Then I got 13" polished stainless tips (Flowmaster) - they weren't cheap, but I think they look sweet :D

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF0581.jpg)
Title: Performance exhaust
Post by: torino1973 on April 19, 2008, 08:01:29 PM
Thanks for the info...the Cougar looks awesome!!