What Kind Of Exhaust Could I Get For My Mustang GT 2002 With Out It Being Illegal?

abdullah · January 28th, 2010, 04:57 PM

I Just Got This Mustang GT And I Really Dont Know To Much About The Car I just Want a good loud exhaust system that gives me good performance and isnt illegal. So I guess you could say im a "NOOB" When it comes to cars but im only 17

martinez23 · January 28th, 2010, 06:09 PM

save some cash.. grab a cat back kit or any shop look around first for a good deal shops will set it all up for u .. i would suggest get a price on dual 40 series flowmaster with 2.5in piping This setup def make ur mustag breath and sound good! take a video before and after!

foursixblurrrr03 · January 28th, 2010, 06:55 PM

look up the laws for your state. every state has different laws, and some cities also have their own ordinances.
Don't buy any o/r midpipes though, they're all illegal

ForestGRN_Ghost · January 29th, 2010, 03:00 AM

there is ALOT.
just google it.

blakehunter316 · February 2nd, 2010, 11:11 AM

If u dont live in cali or have to pass emissions get an off road x and 40s.

these set ups always sound sick.

sharkbait · February 2nd, 2010, 12:31 PM

Well im 17 and not a noob. But I dont know what bay area you are seeing that theres several bay areas in the world.

For my state any modifications to the exhaust in any way is illegal.

This is how much i care. |-|
.......... Thats very little ^^^

I have magnaflow with magnapacks. Iv never been pulled over and my car is loud as hell.

ReverendDexter · February 2nd, 2010, 12:46 PM

If you're in the Cali bay area, everything downstream from the last cat is totally open, provided that you still have a muffler, and you're less than 95dB as measured by however they do that (some SAE defined test).

My suggestion is to go to a decent, local muffler shop, and have them do one up for you. My local guy did a single-exhaust full custom catback for my Bronco for under $200 and my dumped magnaflows for about the same. If I wanted full exhaust all the way to the bumper, it probably still would've been under $250, $300 if I wanted chrome tips.

That's MUCH better than the $500+ plus shipping for a mail-order kit, and you're supporting a local guy (who you may need for other things later on, like installing SFCs).

MustangMyles8996 · February 2nd, 2010, 09:49 PM

i wonder what state has the most/harshest laws for stuff like this??

ForestGRN_Ghost · February 3rd, 2010, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMyles8996

i wonder what state has the most/harshest laws for stuff like this??

cali.

ReverendDexter · February 3rd, 2010, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by ForestGRN_Ghost

cali.

Nope.

Cali is VERY lenient once you're past the cats. You can do just about anything you want, provided you have a muffler, stay under 95db and if you go side exhaust, it just can't exit at some range from the ground (I think it's like 16" to 10', but don't quote me on that).

My understanding is that Massachusetts is much worse, and that factory MUFFLERS must be retained.

Other than emissions, California doesn't do any sort of annual/biannual inspections, either.

mary54.simpson · February 6th, 2010, 01:46 AM

U should once gothrough the law of the state where u live in,because every states has there own laws,even every city has their own rules ,so it is better not to buy thogh whn are not legal

Mary54.simpson
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Wrenchead84 · February 10th, 2010, 12:50 AM

i dont understand why everyone wants to spend 500 buck to get a 1/4 inch bigger piping exhaust on their stock engines. it aint gonns do that much for you. especially if you dont enjoy changing yo ur exhaust system every two years to pass emissions so you run the factory 2.25 catted h pipe. that 500 dollars exhaust system is doing you no good at all.

look for the muffler you like the sound of and like rev said, have the local muffler shop do the install.

i for instance, researched and liked the sound of the dynomax race bullets. summit sells them for 40 a pop and the local muffler shop installed for 45 a piece. so 130 dollars later i'm roaring down the road with a big 'ol shit eating grin!!!

_Red_Rocket_ · February 11th, 2010, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by blakehunter316

If u dont live in cali or have to pass emissions get an off road x and 40s. these set ups always sound sick.

he asked what WASN'T illegal. any o/r pipe is illegal because there are no cats.

Call me a treehugging hippie, but get a catted midpipe. The 'power' you 'lose' isn't noticeable, and you're not polluting the shit out of everything everywhere you go. I don't really care to smell your exhaust as I'm driving behind you.

Wrenchead84 · February 11th, 2010, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by _Red_Rocket_

he asked what WASN'T illegal. any o/r pipe is illegal because there are no cats.

Call me a treehugging hippie, but get a catted midpipe.... I don't really care to smell your exhaust as I'm driving behind you.

definetly a tree hugging hippee

Matt Stang · February 11th, 2010, 09:34 PM

If you dont have to pass emissions get an exhuast in which tress die as you drive down the road, thats what I was going for to the best of my ability without failing emissions. Most of flowmaster's mufflers sound godly.

PowerShiftz02GT · February 21st, 2010, 07:31 PM

go with MAC. They sound Great and are loud, and are cheap on the wallet... perfect for a 17 year old.

January 28th, 2010, 04:57 PM	#1
abdullah Look Ma! My First Post! 2002 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1	What Kind Of Exhaust Could I Get For My Mustang GT 2002 With Out It Being Illegal? I Just Got This Mustang GT And I Really Dont Know To Much About The Car I just Want a good loud exhaust system that gives me good performance and isnt illegal. So I guess you could say im a "NOOB" When it comes to cars but im only 17

January 29th, 2010, 03:00 AM	#4
ForestGRN_Ghost Enthusiast 99 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: spokane Posts: 741	there is ALOT. just google it. __________________

February 2nd, 2010, 11:11 AM	#5
blakehunter316 Regular 1989 Mustang GT 14.01 @ 103..... :( Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connersville Indiana Posts: 357	If u dont live in cali or have to pass emissions get an off road x and 40s. these set ups always sound sick. __________________ vortech s-trim off road h pipe super 40's steeda tri-ax c.a.i. 3.73s subframe cnntrs 255er

February 2nd, 2010, 12:31 PM	#6
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 14.3 @ 96 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 1,728	Well im 17 and not a noob. But I dont know what bay area you are seeing that theres several bay areas in the world. For my state any modifications to the exhaust in any way is illegal. This is how much i care. \|-\| .......... Thats very little ^^^ I have magnaflow with magnapacks. Iv never been pulled over and my car is loud as hell. __________________ ^^ is forsale....you know you want it THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BOLT ON. So if it dosnt work, stop posting, get back to work and make it fit. Also when I post I am referring to straight line driving. Curves are to complicated.

February 2nd, 2010, 12:46 PM	#7
ReverendDexter Devil's Advocate 1990 GT 'vert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 4,809	If you're in the Cali bay area, everything downstream from the last cat is totally open, provided that you still have a muffler, and you're less than 95dB as measured by however they do that (some SAE defined test). My suggestion is to go to a decent, local muffler shop, and have them do one up for you. My local guy did a single-exhaust full custom catback for my Bronco for under $200 and my dumped magnaflows for about the same. If I wanted full exhaust all the way to the bumper, it probably still would've been under $250, $300 if I wanted chrome tips. That's MUCH better than the $500+ plus shipping for a mail-order kit, and you're supporting a local guy (who you may need for other things later on, like installing SFCs). __________________ Assume that whenever I'm talking tech that I'm not talking about going in straight lines, and my posts will make much more sense. O o /¯/______________________________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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January 28th, 2010, 06:09 PM	#2
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172	save some cash.. grab a cat back kit or any shop look around first for a good deal shops will set it all up for u .. i would suggest get a price on dual 40 series flowmaster with 2.5in piping This setup def make ur mustag breath and sound good! take a video before and after!

February 2nd, 2010, 09:49 PM	#8
MustangMyles8996 Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 306	i wonder what state has the most/harshest laws for stuff like this?? __________________ Red Pony Crew Co Founder

February 6th, 2010, 01:46 AM	#11
mary54.simpson Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	U should once gothrough the law of the state where u live in,because every states has there own laws,even every city has their own rules ,so it is better not to buy thogh whn are not legal Mary54.simpson Ford F150 Parts

February 10th, 2010, 12:50 AM	#12
Wrenchead84 Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 8	i dont understand why everyone wants to spend 500 buck to get a 1/4 inch bigger piping exhaust on their stock engines. it aint gonns do that much for you. especially if you dont enjoy changing yo ur exhaust system every two years to pass emissions so you run the factory 2.25 catted h pipe. that 500 dollars exhaust system is doing you no good at all. look for the muffler you like the sound of and like rev said, have the local muffler shop do the install. i for instance, researched and liked the sound of the dynomax race bullets. summit sells them for 40 a pop and the local muffler shop installed for 45 a piece. so 130 dollars later i'm roaring down the road with a big 'ol shit eating grin!!!

February 11th, 2010, 09:34 PM	#15
Matt Stang Enthusiast 2002 Ford Mustang V6 @120 I cover 1/4 Mile In 7.5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 782	If you dont have to pass emissions get an exhuast in which tress die as you drive down the road, thats what I was going for to the best of my ability without failing emissions. Most of flowmaster's mufflers sound godly. __________________ -2002 Red Auto V6 Cai , Sct 93 Racing Tune, Fab'd Dual Hpipe Flowmaster 44's - -Chin Spoiler,Eagle Alloy Rims, Shorty Antena, Inserts,Stang Brake light- -Installing Nitrous system(wot,purge,heater,ect)- -To Come: Tloc, 410s- -Aiming at 300 Rwph-

February 21st, 2010, 07:31 PM	#16
PowerShiftz02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,711	go with MAC. They sound Great and are loud, and are cheap on the wallet... perfect for a 17 year old. __________________

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