Went to the Mechanic

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Hey guys I just got back from the mechanic. We put the car up on the lift and checked out everything, turns out the guy I bought from did a crap job putting the car together. The headers look glued (and not meant for a stang), the undrcarriage has holes and rust, and other vices. Oh well at least it runs. I need to buy an entire aftermarket exhaust system. I am looking for low price, loud, and most importantly, catted with polished tips. The car does not have afr heads, they are cast iron and probably stock. It might have an e-cam. Don't know about the vacuum leak but ill check. The radiator is also not for a Mustang but it is 3-core and will hold up. The trans has issues but works so im keeping it for now. The car is kinda a mess but ill just drive it till it needs work. Thanks for all the help so far and im sure im gonna keep posting lol. But for the exhaust, does anyone have any ideas? It needs to be loud and PASS EMISSIONS. And no, no cheating (putting cats on and then taking them off, etc. my mechanic knows). Thanks!

nolife · January 29th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Performancepeddler.com has good prices on direct fit 2.5 or 2.25 inch Magnaflow stainless H-pipes with high flow cats. I bought a 2.5 one from them a few years ago and still going and I pass emissions with no problem. Depending on how much you want to spend, check Summits catback prices, they have a house brand that is decent but the polished tips are about $50-100 more. Performancepeddler may have good prices on catbacks too, not sure. For headers, I've had good luck with BBK shorties, decent price, built well and will last a long time. I'd pay more for the ceramic coated ones if you plan on keeping the car for more than a few years.

Does you fan at least have a shroud? It might cool great now but its not summer yet.

69fastback · January 29th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Why do all the young guys want loud exhaust? I'd do anything for mine to be quieter, and not affect performance.

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 11:47 AM

check the exhaust sticky if you havent already, it will give you a good idea of different set ups. Im # 117 lol. Also the more mods you do to your engine to increase horse power the louder your exhaust is going to be. Exhaust clip thread, Post clips of your set up

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Btw i have long tubes. I REALLY dont want to get rid of them because they sound sick and they add a lot of power. However I need to replace the headers anyway cuz these are rusted. Are short tubes really that bad? And thanks for the help so far

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 12:00 PM

I like my shorties and there much better then having the stock ones. I dont know if your really gaining all that much HP on a stock engine with your long tubes.

AdderMk2 · January 29th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

Why do all the young guys want loud exhaust? I'd do anything for mine to be quieter, and not affect performance.

which is exactly why I opted for SLP powerflows. its a wide bodied, straight through design, but is quiet and smooth.

so enjoyable!

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 12:09 PM

so did you pay extra for your car thinking it had AFR heads ?

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 12:27 PM

Does anyone know of any systems that work with long tubes? And how would equal length shorties do as far as hp gains from scavenging, and sound? Will they pass emissions easier than LTs? Do they work with shorty exhaust kits? Thanks!

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 12:33 PM

ive heard the equal length are a pain in the ass with clearance issues and such. They do sell short midpipes with cats to be used with long tube headers

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Ok then do u have any links to the short catted midpipes? Thanks, because that is exactly what I want haha

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · January 29th, 2011, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by ryanw

ive heard the equal length are a pain in the ass with clearance issues and such. They do sell short midpipes with cats to be used with long tube headers

My old equal lengths rubbed the steering column when I put them in.

AdderMk2 · January 29th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by MIGHTYJO3YOUNG

My old equal lengths rubbed the steering column when I put them in.

because your motor mounts were bad.

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by FoxBodyfirstplz

Ok then do u have any links to the short catted midpipes? Thanks, because that is exactly what I want haha

79-93 Mustang 5.0 351 2.5 BBK Short X Pipe w Converters - eBay (item 150502808300 end time Feb-02-11 09:27:04 PST) there are others out there but i just wanted to show you one

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Alright thanks a lot I also finally found some, its a catted shorty h from americanmuscle for only 350. My problem now is that the headers I want have a 3in collector (the only 2.5s are 300+ dollars and these are 140 at summit) and the rest of the exhaust system has 2.5. How can I fix that? Haha thanks. Heres what I am looking at for a setup right now:
Flowtech 12104FLT - FlowTech Headers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-shorty-h-foxbody.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/slp-lo...-86-93-lx.html

I'm tryin to keep it all under $1000 and still pass emissions

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 01:58 PM

try again... only one of you links came through

ryanw · January 29th, 2011, 02:00 PM

also keep in mind that most mustang mid pipes have a ball in socket conection so if the mid pipe you buy has a different conection then the flanged headers then the mid pipe will have to be modded but shouldnt be a big deal for an exhaust shop

MustangMatt96GT · January 29th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

Why do all the young guys want loud exhaust? I'd do anything for mine to be quieter, and not affect performance.

Me too!!! It sucks being young trying to cruise your car when its loud as helll...

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 02:06 PM

Ok I hope my shop can handle that....for a good price haha and I fixed the links, see my post^^^^

FoxBodyfirstplz · January 29th, 2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

Me too!!! It sucks being young trying to cruise your car when its loud as helll...

Haha i have dumped fm 40s now. They are loud and the car vibrates extensively. If that doesn't bother me, then I think ill be ok with loudmouths. Haha its the cops I'd be worried about....

January 29th, 2011, 10:58 AM	#1
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Went to the Mechanic Hey guys I just got back from the mechanic. We put the car up on the lift and checked out everything, turns out the guy I bought from did a crap job putting the car together. The headers look glued (and not meant for a stang), the undrcarriage has holes and rust, and other vices. Oh well at least it runs. I need to buy an entire aftermarket exhaust system. I am looking for low price, loud, and most importantly, catted with polished tips. The car does not have afr heads, they are cast iron and probably stock. It might have an e-cam. Don't know about the vacuum leak but ill check. The radiator is also not for a Mustang but it is 3-core and will hold up. The trans has issues but works so im keeping it for now. The car is kinda a mess but ill just drive it till it needs work. Thanks for all the help so far and im sure im gonna keep posting lol. But for the exhaust, does anyone have any ideas? It needs to be loud and PASS EMISSIONS. And no, no cheating (putting cats on and then taking them off, etc. my mechanic knows). Thanks!

January 29th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#2
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Performancepeddler.com has good prices on direct fit 2.5 or 2.25 inch Magnaflow stainless H-pipes with high flow cats. I bought a 2.5 one from them a few years ago and still going and I pass emissions with no problem. Depending on how much you want to spend, check Summits catback prices, they have a house brand that is decent but the polished tips are about $50-100 more. Performancepeddler may have good prices on catbacks too, not sure. For headers, I've had good luck with BBK shorties, decent price, built well and will last a long time. I'd pay more for the ceramic coated ones if you plan on keeping the car for more than a few years. Does you fan at least have a shroud? It might cool great now but its not summer yet. __________________

January 29th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#3
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why do all the young guys want loud exhaust? I'd do anything for mine to be quieter, and not affect performance. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

January 29th, 2011, 11:47 AM	#4
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	check the exhaust sticky if you havent already, it will give you a good idea of different set ups. Im # 117 lol. Also the more mods you do to your engine to increase horse power the louder your exhaust is going to be. Exhaust clip thread, Post clips of your set up __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 12:00 PM	#6
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like my shorties and there much better then having the stock ones. I dont know if your really gaining all that much HP on a stock engine with your long tubes. __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#5
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Btw i have long tubes. I REALLY dont want to get rid of them because they sound sick and they add a lot of power. However I need to replace the headers anyway cuz these are rusted. Are short tubes really that bad? And thanks for the help so far

January 29th, 2011, 12:09 PM	#8
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	so did you pay extra for your car thinking it had AFR heads ? __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 12:27 PM	#9
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone know of any systems that work with long tubes? And how would equal length shorties do as far as hp gains from scavenging, and sound? Will they pass emissions easier than LTs? Do they work with shorty exhaust kits? Thanks!

January 29th, 2011, 12:33 PM	#10
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive heard the equal length are a pain in the ass with clearance issues and such. They do sell short midpipes with cats to be used with long tube headers __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#11
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok then do u have any links to the short catted midpipes? Thanks, because that is exactly what I want haha

January 29th, 2011, 01:55 PM	#15
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright thanks a lot I also finally found some, its a catted shorty h from americanmuscle for only 350. My problem now is that the headers I want have a 3in collector (the only 2.5s are 300+ dollars and these are 140 at summit) and the rest of the exhaust system has 2.5. How can I fix that? Haha thanks. Heres what I am looking at for a setup right now: Flowtech 12104FLT - FlowTech Headers - Overview - SummitRacing.com http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-shorty-h-foxbody.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/slp-lo...-86-93-lx.html I'm tryin to keep it all under $1000 and still pass emissions Last edited by FoxBodyfirstplz; January 29th, 2011 at 02:05 PM.

January 29th, 2011, 01:58 PM	#16
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	try again... only one of you links came through __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#17
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	also keep in mind that most mustang mid pipes have a ball in socket conection so if the mid pipe you buy has a different conection then the flanged headers then the mid pipe will have to be modded but shouldnt be a big deal for an exhaust shop __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 29th, 2011, 02:06 PM	#19
FoxBodyfirstplz Regular 1992 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok I hope my shop can handle that....for a good price haha and I fixed the links, see my post^^^^

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