Tailpipes under a Fox GT Bumper?

[AnthonyA1234]

What do you guys think about running lx tailpipes under a GT bumper? The one thing I never liked about my Fox is how it has no exhaust in the back because of that low GT bumper. I’ve seen a few foxbodies on Instagram now and I kind of want to try it. What do you guys think?

 

[89ripper]

Dont like it. But its your car, if thats what you want to do. Just dont make holes in your bumper....get the appropriate rear valance, just my opinion.

 

[gkomo]

I feel like straight tips would have to point downward to clear the bumper. And definitely don’t cut holes in the bumper (I’ve seen some) IMO that looks tacky.

I think the GT bumper just looks good with the ‘hidden’ tips that are OEM. Or even dumps just to get rid of the pipes completely.

However this is just my opinion, we all do stuff someone out there won’t like.

 

[Noobz347]

Without proper cutouts, it just looks ghetto IMO.

I've also seen folks cut holes in the GT valance and poke the pipes through.

That's even worse.


There's also a Cobra bumper and a Saleen bumper for 87-93 that both, accommodate tail pipes. Have you seen those yet?

 

[LILCBRA]

Agree with all of the above. I never did like the look on 87+ GTs. Sticking tail pipes out the back kind of destroys the overall look of the car.

 

[AeroCoupe]

+1 on the Cobra rear valance if you are going to do it. GT valances look awful with exposed pipes.

 

[85GTStangGuy]

I feel like straight tips would have to point downward to clear the bumper.

Agree. I thought LX tailpipes did not fit with the GT rear valance.... that they ended up pointing at/into the valance. Or am I mistaken?

+1 on the Cobra rear valance if you are going to do it. GT valances look awful with exposed pipes.

Yea... what he said!

 

[Mustang5L5]

+4 or so on the 93 cobra valence. The GT rear valence never looked right to me the way it flares out at the back. Kill two birds with one stone with a cleaner rear end and nice tips.

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Agree. I thought LX tailpipes did not fit with the GT rear valance.... that they ended up pointing at/into the valance. Or am I mistaken?




Yea... what he said!

Yea I always thought that too until I saw those cars in my first post and I guess it is possible to run them low under the valance.


Yea I’ll probably just get a cobra rear bumper and maybe the spoiler too

 

[85GTStangGuy]

Yea I always thought that too until I saw those cars in my first post and I guess it is possible to run them low under the valance.

The first and fourth pics don't look like LX tailpipes to me. However, the second and third pics do look like LX tailpipes.... so maybe they do work with a GT bumper.

Yea I’ll probably just get a cobra rear bumper and maybe the spoiler too

I like that plan.

 

[Fcortes795]

 

[Fcortes795]

 

[Fcortes795]

Through the Bumper with grommets

 

[AeroCoupe]

 

[General karthief]

Through the Bumper with grommets

Ahhhh, no......not through........ not under the GT bumper (altho less unsightly.
the Saleen/Cobra bumper cover is the way to go.

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Does the Saleen rear bumper match perfect with the GT body kit like the cobra does?

 

[gkomo]

Does the Saleen rear bumper match perfect with the GT body kit like the cobra does?

Yes it does

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Can someone send me a link for where to buy the saleen bumper? I don’t see any that are direct installs. All the ones they sell are made to screw onto a lx bumper

 

[AeroCoupe]

I am pretty sure they are not meant to be affixed to the car with screws. You use adhesive to attach it and I believe you need an LX bumper cover and not a GT. As far as I know this is the only option. I would post up in the paint and body section as I am sure someone in there can answer better than me.

The 1993 Cobra rear bumper covers are a complete replacement and work with the existing GT side skirts.

 

[flynndawg]

What do you guys think about running lx tailpipes under a GT bumper? The one thing I never liked about my Fox is how it has no exhaust in the back because of that low GT bumper. I’ve seen a few foxbodies on Instagram now and I kind of want to try it. What do you guys think?