is there any performance disadvantage to side exhaust?
and if so is it alot compared to standard exit exhaust?
and if so is it alot compared to standard exit exhaust?
side exhaust
- Thread starter Engel
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The only thing I can think of for a disadvantage is it might be slightly more restrictive because the exhaust basically does a 180° turn to come back forward before exiting at the side.
yeah but if you think about it it does even more of a bend when it goes over your rear axles.
Really, it's about the same bend in terms of being 180° degrees (changing direction), however, the bend it does on a side exhaust is contained in the muffler and probably more of a restriction than the tailpipes taking the flow up and back down. If that makes any sense?
trav_19
New Member
thats why i have dumps before the axel....no 180* bends here
Right on Brother! But on another note, make sure youre not going to be driving over speed bumps at work or in an apartment complex or something on a daily basis. Ive heard many say theyve had clearance issues on speedbumps and such with side exit exhaust and end up taking it off. And also, I looked up prices once and I think side exit was $850 or so from the cat-back. Thats quite a bit more pricey than typical cat-back with polished tips... Just my $.02
StadEMS3
20+ Year Stangneter 
I have them on mine w/steeda springs. It is very close to the ground. I cringe every time I go over a speed bump. If it were my daily driver I wouldn't put them on. I ripped one side skirt off trying to get into a parking garage. Luckly I had a friend who works in a body shop and knew how to repair fiberglass.
trav_19
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87_GT
Member
exactly, i have the borla side exit and h&r supersports, and there is like 2" of clearance between the lowermost portion of the catback and the ground. i would not run both lowering springs and side exit on a DD. But it does look badass
if I don't use lowering springs you think it will be managable?
yea it looks badass, saw one the other day, looks sweet on our cars
yea it looks badass, saw one the other day, looks sweet on our cars
87_GT
Member
yea, i think it would be totally manageable. i drove my car as a DD with borla side exit at stock height for months with no problems. only time i would ever hear it bottoming out would be on big speed bumps, and when crossing a good sized median.
