Guys,

I am bumping my exhasut up a notch (only one notch for now -- I will do more when I graduate college and get a real job). But, I am giong from the stock setup to either dual flowmasters and dual 2.5 lines, or else a single flow master and 2.5 lines. It sort of depends on how much the estimate comes back from the shop.

But, what I was hoping was for you guys to give me some advice on where to take the tailpipes out. I was planning on going straight out the back for both of them. I know some people go out the sides, or before the tires. Anyone have anything to say, good or bad, about where to take them? I am not trying to get the beast louder, just trying to give it a little more breathing room, so I don't really want the pipes right behind my ears. Do people ever get them curved down a little? Will I rumble out whoever is behind me at a light? Is it 'impolite' to the driver behind my to be spewing my fumes straight back?

Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks.

 

Mine run straight out the back......3" angled tips.......That in my opinion is the nicest looking.......9 times out of 10 I'm sitting behind another one with his out the back too.........so I don't let it bother me......
besides......if they get THAT close that the fumes bother them
they need to Back Off!!.......

Good Luck
Bob

 

This was my choice.A Magnaflow stainless muffler ,2 in and 2 out , 2 1/2 pipes from the headers to the muffler ,then 2 1/4 after . Cost $380 installed art a local muffler shop. . I don't have cats anymore and eliminated the rear o2 . Sounds like a healthy mustang 5.0. Scares the hell out of the cars I pass.Pat

 

Bob,

So, the pipes do angle down a little in the back? Sort of kick the exhaust downward?

Graveyard. I am studying Materials Engineering, so I really wanted a complete stainless system. But, being only a student that wuickly got out of my range. Also, I have to keep my catty or the virginia inpection people will slap me around. I bet your little beast does sound mean! It looks sort of deceptive having the two 2 1/4's peeking out down there. Is it normal to pop both pipes out the same side like that, or do people put one on each side or what? Is it a pain to walk next ot the truck when it's running?

 

On a dual tank truck, to run true dual exhaust(completely removing everything back to the manifolds) you have to run both pipes down the pass side unless you hang them down really low which looks like ***. You asked about a cat back so really you are only talking about dual exists off a factory style single, stick the pipe/s out anywhere you want, totally personal preference. If your motor is stock you will hurt performance with anything bigger than a 2.5" single, but you can still get a nice sound, just depends upon the muffler you choose.

 

[QUOTE=Conanski]On a dual tank truck, to run true dual exhaust(completely removing everything back to the manifolds) you have to run both pipes down the pass side unless you hang them down really low which looks like ***. QUOTE]Really! Really

 

BTW.. this is what a 3" single exhaust with a Flowmaster Super40 on a healthy 5.8 looks and sounds like.. http://ca.briefcase.yahoo.com/conan@rogers.com
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/conan@rogers.com/my_photos

 

[QUOTE=GRAVEYARDSHIFT] Really,I didnt have that problem. But it is 2wd. Neatest part is to drop it out is 6 bolts . Welded solid no clamps. Pat

 

[QUOTE=GRAVEYARDSHIFT] You did exactly what I said.. ran it down the pass side. Looks good.

 

I had to replace the exhaust from the cat back this winter on my '95 F-150. Darn muffler was rusted out and only had one spring hanger left, but after 12 years, I guess it was expected.

I went with a Thrush 1 to 2 muffler and dual 2.25" crome tip straight out the back and I like it. You get just enough cab noise from it, outside it's noticable and sounds good and throaty w/o being too loud or obnouise.

I would advice you that if you're planning on bolting on a receiver at any, do that first or make sure you have plenty of space between the pipes. I did the exhaust first and then installed my receiver by myself. That was FUN. Pushing the pipes apart w/ my foot and my shoulder, and beating the receiver between them w/ a baby sledge hammer. Trust me, you don't want to do that!!

 

I almost bought this systembefore I decided on custom.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D684012&N=70 0+%2D58965+%2D58984+%2D42550+115&autoview=sku

 

Hey that sounds real healthy. You got any video of it revving up more than this video. Sounds dang good.