94-95 96-98 Whats the difference?? (EXHAUST)

I think there was some sort of engine change for '96. I can't quite remember what is was . . .

GRGT1994 said:

I think there was some sort of engine change for '96. I can't quite remember what is was . . .

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Yeah, I think he is right. I think I read somewhere that '96 is the year that a crappy engine came along. Everything was changed. Performance cut in half.














LOL!

RedStallion43 said:

. . . if you dont have anything productive to say than please dont post it.

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Ahhh come on. By that standard I would never have any posts!!!

But seriously, check out some of the part vendor sites (like 50Resto). They list all there mid pipes in groups, '93 and before, '94 and '95, '96 through '98, etc. Sometimes you need to dig down to the item detail to see that there are separate midpipes for each. But you will find that there are. So I think there must be some difference between a mid pipe for a '96 stang and one for ours. How much, I have no idea.

You could try posting this with the 5.0 tech section, maybe they know.

The other thing I have found very helpful is calling the company's tech line. That tells you a number of things. First, you will find out what kind of assistance you can get if you run into an issue or question during install. But most importantly, they will be the one's who know their products the best, and can answer questions like your's about particular applications.

BTW, you are on your honor to come back and post your answer if you find it on a tech line or elsewhere (as it will surely benefit others who confront the same issue later and are using the search function)

Good luck.

I don't know but I have thought the same thing a lot. the flowmaster sells thier catbacks to fit 94-97... ????

I would love to pick up a used catback so I am very interested in this as well...

they are biascally the same dimensions but they have a different hanger system...the 98 and newer's have a hanger that points backwards, 94-97 go sideways..

I bought a 96-98 catback thinking I would have to wld up some new hangers...but it fit and bolted right up...no modifications necessary!

I think the 98 had 2.5" exhaust factory v.s. the 2.25" and the 98 also had something to do with no return line??

wytstang said:

they are biascally the same dimensions but they have a different hanger system...the 98 and newer's have a hanger that points backwards, 94-97 go sideways..

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Bingo. Certain companys (like Mac) have all the brackets to bolt on for specific years.