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exhaust question

i know this question has already been answered a million times but i couldnt find it so, What needs to be modified for an aftermarket mustang catback system to work. I plan to go with bbk long tubes short x pipe and flowmaster catback?
88 sport 308 e-303, ported e7's, cobra intake, cold air, under drive pulleys, full exhaust, t5, 373's, smog pump removed, 255 pump, pressure regulator.
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Reply #1
intermediate pipes and tailpipes

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Reply #2
relocate the fuel filter
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

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Reply #3
Shouldnt have to relocate the filter if hes workin on the car in his signature(88 Sport). I know i didnt on mine and im pretty sure all the sports came with the fake duals.

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Reply #4
Only 83-86 cars have to have the fuel filter moved. The 87-88 cars don't.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #5
No issue with my fuel filter - it's an '87.

I went with 18" lers (Magnaflow makes them) to make up for the 4" longer wheelbase (Mustang uses 14" lers) & LX talpipes with 13" extensions to bring the tips out to the rear bumper.

Looks sweet now :D

11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

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Reply #6
I have an '85...where's the recommended location to move the filter to?    I want to fit dual mustang lers.  I'm not sure if moving the filter toward the front of the car a few inches is enough, or if it should be moved to the outside of the framerail, like i've seen on some.  Would the fuel line from the tank to the filter be long enough?
Thanks.
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Reply #7
any thoughts...anyone???
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Reply #8
out side the rail. is should be long enough but if not just extend it.
1986 Cougar LS

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Reply #9
How would I extend it?
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Reply #10
Just disconnect the filter, plug some barbed extension hose fittings into both hoses and add a few inches of hose on either side, however much you need.  Any decent parts store will have those things cheap.  Oh and don't forget hose clamps.
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


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Reply #11
Quote from: Cougar5.0;109152
No issue with my fuel filter - it's an '87.
 
I went with 18" lers (Magnaflow makes them) to make up for the 4" longer wheelbase
 

Did you use the mustang  intermediate pipes without extending them when you did that ?
87 T-bird two tone diarrhea color. 5.0 converted with AOD.  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
 
94 Lincoln Towncar, Dark Metallic Green, 4.6L AOD
SOLD!!!!
 
99 Mercury Cougar. V6 MTX75 Trans. CURRENT PROJECT DAILY DRIVER.

 

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Reply #12
Quote from: Master_xzavior;112354
Did you use the mustang  intermediate pipes without extending them when you did that ?



Yes, that was the advantage of using 18" lers - make up for the 4" wheelbase difference & make the car a bit quieter - win - win for me :D
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.