I suggest running duals for 2 reasons. 1 there is no added performance gain by running duals since the case is located in a spot that requires excessive bends in the pipe which negates the purpose of duals.
2. it costs more because now you must run an additional cat converter for that side and another muffler not to mention the addtional shop time etc.
Running a good mandral bent Y pipe, hi flow cat and 2.5 or 3" exhaust tucked up high thru a muffler of your choice will be a better performer and not be so spendy. If you want the dual look then get a 1 in 2 out muffler.
I suggest running duals for 2 reasons. 1 there is no added performance gain by running duals since the case is located in a spot that requires excessive bends in the pipe which negates the purpose of duals.
2. it costs more because now you must run an additional cat converter for that side and another muffler not to mention the addtional shop time etc.
Running a good mandral bent Y pipe, hi flow cat and 2.5 or 3" exhaust tucked up high thru a muffler of your choice will be a better performer and not be so spendy. If you want the dual look then get a 1 in 2 out muffler.
I know about having to run the exhaust down the drivers side, its a pain but i have done it on other vehicles.
Do i need to run dual cats or can i just eliminate it all together?
Its not needed in the area i live in. If eliminated will i have problems with setting o2 codes or others?
The muffler expense is covered, i have had two new in the boxes flowmasters sitting here for months from a past project that was scrapped.
Thanks for all the help here. I was mor of a chevy guy so im still learning the not so friendly world of Ford interchange.
legally yes you should have the cats on there. its a federal law not a state or area regulated thing. You will need to run an H pipe or X pipe in this setup so the exhaust works properly. and th single o2 sensor needs to be no further away then what it is currently at the y pipe. to far back and it wont give proper readings to the computer and if its only reading 1 side can also cause issues.
I dont think its federal law in Canada but i will check that.
The Y on it now really isn't a true Y-pipe the driver side crosses over then goes dual into the first cat (if thats a cat) then single out to the next cat and out to the muffler, etc.
The o2 is on a small cross tube between the two pipes right before they go into the first cat, i was just thinking to do the same set-up with the duals, less cats.
not federal law in canada. Find a maremont dealer and get them to get you maremont part number M30001, its a 3" mandrel bent tailpipe for your ford. Costs about $40, sweet deal.
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not federal law in canada. Find a maremont dealer and get them to get you maremont part number M30001, its a 3" mandrel bent tailpipe for your ford. Costs about $40, sweet deal.
yes the y goes into a cat then into another cat. please install hi flow cat converters at least. they wont hinder performance at all and helps the enviornment. magnaflow cats run i think around $50 a piece.
yeah but for about $40 for a 3" mandrel bent pipe. Come on, thats what it costs for just a straight length of pipe from Lordco. CW you could buy two of those and make it dual same side for way less than youre ever going to dream of being able to pay a shop to do. Unless you have a bender and a welder.
Good luck with the project
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yeah but for about $40 for a 3" mandrel bent pipe. Come on, thats what it costs for just a straight length of pipe from Lordco. CW you could buy two of those and make it dual same side for way less than youre ever going to dream of being able to pay a shop to do. Unless you have a bender and a welder.
Good luck with the project
Haha, so your familiar with lordco's pricing.......
I moved here from just outside Edmonton. I really miss realistic prices.
that tail pipe idea sounds good though wether i go single or dual.
yeah lordco, my bro gets a cost +10% here tho so it was alright.
Make yourself aquainted with the Pick n pull on the westside of kelowna yet? That place is awsome. Well at least it was last time I was there, which wouldve been 2004.
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The 5.0 and 5.8 balance are different. The 5.0 is 50oz and the 5.8 is 28oz. The C6 flexplate will work as far as engine balance is concerned. I believe the flexplate will work with the E4OD also. Although someone else might want to confirm that.
also be sure to get a 5.8/e4od flexplate. do not install the 302 flexplate on that 5.8 motor.
Is this true about the flywheel too?
I'm swapping a '95 351w into my '89 that has a 302 and the 5 spd tranny. Are there any conflicts that i might have that anyone can think of, or know of? It is a stock 351 (i think) i noticed it has the roller lifters (not sure if that's a stock indication or not), but i think my 302 computer should run it?
I'm swapping a '95 351w into my '89 that has a 302 and the 5 spd tranny. Are there any conflicts that i might have that anyone can think of, or know of? It is a stock 351 (i think) i noticed it has the roller lifters (not sure if that's a stock indication or not), but i think my 302 computer should run it?
Yes it is true with the flywheel, use one specifically for a 351W.
Your 302 ECM will run the 351 just fine, especially if it is stock. I believe that some or all '95s and '96s 351s were factory stock with a roller cam. As long as you don't go too wild with mods the ECM should work ok. If you are looking for every last bit of power and efficiency (or want to go more wild with mods) you will need to look into a chip for your ECM.
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