I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

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I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

May 12, 2011, 10:21:40 AM

With the Cougar coming together and the plans in place to put the Mustang DEEP into the low 11's I have a lot on my plate car wise. By this time next year I'll be done though.

Next: 79-81 4 eye Mustang........
I have my eye on one. Manual EVERYTHING. Racing seats already swapped in. Some surface rust on the trunk and passenger door, but other than that - clean. The goal with this car is really not what it'll look like. It's brown and faded. I actually want to keep it that way.

The plan:

351 based motor, fuel injection, single turbo (76 or 88 mm), auto trans (can't decide between a C-6 w/ a Gear Vendor O/D or just build up an AOD), 4.10's(perhaps 4.30's), 28 inch tall tire, cage, subframes, battle boxes.....you get the picture.

I have 2 inquiries....

1. I want THE QUIETEST EXHAUST POSSIBLE. Stock quiet if I can manage it. Any input on a good flowing and Quiet ler from those with firsthand accounts would be welcome.

2. The steering wheel and column are direct swap overs from Fairmonts and box Catbirds, correct?

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #1 – May 12, 2011, 01:23:46 PM

for quiet exhaust, I would go with magnaflow. very quiet at idle and crusing, but they get the job done!!

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #2 – May 12, 2011, 01:32:59 PM

Don't get Pypes Violators if you want quiet...mine are loud ALL the time. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't some of the offerings from Flowmaster fairly quiet?

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #3 – May 12, 2011, 01:36:52 PM

The exhaust powering the turbo will quiet is some, right? I think it is a compromise between flow and sound.

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #4 – May 12, 2011, 03:18:12 PM

Here you go Paul-right in NY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-Cobra-/320697658018?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aab11eaa2

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #5 – May 12, 2011, 03:54:18 PM

I'm running Magnaflow knock offs in stainless steel cat less Xpipe is quiet till i put my foot in it
http://youtu.be/8kCXShwZptA

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #6 – May 12, 2011, 03:58:48 PM

holy your camera guy almost ate your car

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #7 – May 12, 2011, 04:14:15 PM

He stuck his arm out at last second I thought I was gonna hit him

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #8 – May 12, 2011, 04:24:11 PM

Quote from: kendoo130;359775

Here you go Paul-right in NY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-Cobra-/320697658018?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aab11eaa2

I have a nicer one in mind for less money......

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #9 – May 12, 2011, 05:09:14 PM

I'll put a third vote in for magnaflow cause thats what I've got on my Ranger which I wanted to stay quiet. Its not so much the brand as the style and size that matter though.
Get the LARGEST case you can possibly fit under the car. The ler on my Ranger is 3" straight thru w/a 22" long case. Dead silent even at full spool and load.

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #10 – May 12, 2011, 06:11:33 PM

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Get the LARGEST case you can possibly fit under the car. The ler on my Ranger is 3" straight thru w/a 22" long case. Dead silent even at full spool and load.

This is what I like to hear.

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #11 – May 12, 2011, 06:22:35 PM

More turns in the exhaust = quieter. You need a tailpipe for sure. I just use cheapo Summit s and the TR7 was too quiet. I went from an 18" resonator and a ler to just a resonator. I'm using the ler on the 'bird.

Of course a turbo is a ler in itself.

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #12 – May 12, 2011, 06:34:34 PM

Quote from: V8Demon;359783

I have a nicer one in mind for less money......

OOOOOOOOhhhhh. I am really diggin that car. Perfect for your plan-OUTSTANDING!!!!

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #13 – May 12, 2011, 08:03:21 PM

Oh I like this!

I'm pretty sure I know what my next project car is.....

Reply #14 – May 12, 2011, 08:39:32 PM

I had an '84 GT new off the showroom floor. Black with a red interior. I loved that car. Wish I had it back.