Got an 87 Mustang GT. The catback system needs replacing. I'm gonna get some new mufflers, and my tailpipes are rusting right now. The mufflers can wait a little, but the pipes have gotta go soon. In the interest of money when replacing the catback system, is it even worthwhile to replace the tailpipes? Couldn't I potentially dump from the mufflers? Anybody want to fill me in on the benefits and/or cons of dumping from a muffler as opposed to tailpipes? I gotta get my pipes off now, and if I can avoid buying new ones that'd be great. What effect will it have on the tone of my exhaust?
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bubba-dough
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No ill effect that I know of but here is my experiences: dumps will give you alot deeper tone, one heck of a drone sound while cruising, and they will keep you car dusty as crap.
faststang90
10 Year Member
check your laws
i live in tx and in a gt or lx hatch the pipes have to go all the way out. a coupe can have the dumps
i live in tx and in a gt or lx hatch the pipes have to go all the way out. a coupe can have the dumps
I just got a 93 and the guy i got it from put on glass pack with no tail pipes
It was hard to drive around in for more than 20 miles it was so loud inside the car from resinating off the ground and back into the car it would give you a headach after a while
I just put on 2 -2 1/2" flowmasters and a tail pipe kit out of jegs 100 bucks for the mufflers and 139.00 for the tail pipes
It seems to run better and i can hear the radio again it still sound good clean crisp sound
It was hard to drive around in for more than 20 miles it was so loud inside the car from resinating off the ground and back into the car it would give you a headach after a while
I just put on 2 -2 1/2" flowmasters and a tail pipe kit out of jegs 100 bucks for the mufflers and 139.00 for the tail pipes
It seems to run better and i can hear the radio again it still sound good clean crisp sound
parrish5o
New Member
I've got dumps on mine with Borla mufflers and it is loud. I love the deep tone, my car will set off car alarms when I idle through a parking lot. Yes it does make my car very dusty though.
Also - On a hatchback - having dumps can let exhaust fumes seep into your car through the rear shock mounts and other holes in the hatch area. (Think about it - fumes try to go up, and the dumps are right before the rear axle) So, if you do it - always keep your windows rolled down to ventilate. Carbon monoxide poisoning while driving is a bad thing.
If you do put the dumps on, angle each dump towards the outside of the car so it minimizes the fumes coming in. When i had dumps on my car thats how i did it and i never had any problems with fumes.
I have dumps on my GT. There should not be any performance differences with dumps, but they make the exhaust note lower with a noticeable drone! It will be louder inside the car too. My dumps also make the car dusty immediately. Have your muffler shop angle the dumps outward to eliminate fumes in the car. To be honest though, having tailpipes make the car sound crisper and raspier. I think Im going to get tailpipes back on the car soon.
parrish5o
New Member
No reason for dumps, just get yourself a cheap flowmaster exhaust kit complete.
Replacing it in parts may not even work, and if it does it may cost you more in welding fees.
At least with a complete kit, you can bolt it on yourself, thus saving on the labor.
Economize by doing it right the first time.
Replacing it in parts may not even work, and if it does it may cost you more in welding fees.
At least with a complete kit, you can bolt it on yourself, thus saving on the labor.
Economize by doing it right the first time.
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