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302RWP

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well ive been thinking about getting a new exhaust system for the mustang since the ones on there are getting a bit rusty . i really want the nicest sounding pipes out there so i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for what to get. willing to pay a good amount for good quality. gracias all
 

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Mufflers: Well...I'm gonna go ahead and be the first to vouch for 40 Flows. Yes half the musclecars and muscletrucks on the road have em, but in my opinion they simply can't be beat. I lucked out in the fact that somehow there's only one other person in town with em (loud ones atleast). They sound awesome, deep, rumbly and metallic at idle and scream at WOT.
Headers: If you're doing full exhaust I'd definately recommend headers too. Different headers will give you a different sound, hopefully someone will chime in on exactly what they are... longtubes cut down on drone and produce a quieter idle and louder WOT i believe.
Pipes: Based on your engine performance, the wilder, more powerful the engine the bigger the pipe... (anywhere from 2-3" as far as I've heard). Smaller pipes give more torque and backpressure and bigger pipes let the air flow better at high rpm. Smaller pipes also tend to sound more crisp while largers are louder and hollower.
Crossover Pipe: H for chambered mufflers, X for straight thrus. H for more of the musclecar sound, X for the Euro sports car sound.
Tips: Turndowns are louder and "mushier", tailpipes are crisper.

Keep in mind that your exhaust not is greatly affected by your engine. Heads, rockers and most importantly CAM are all going to make your car very different. No matter what exhaust you have, you aren't going to get the mean lumpy sound with a stock cam.

About all I can think of for now. Pretty sure all that is right, if not someone will straighten me out
www.mustangexhuast.com
www.exhaustsoundclips.com
for different exhaust combos.
 
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67GTA-FB429

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Avoid turndowns. They will rattle your teeth out.
 

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yes turndowns are LOUD.....right now i've got the combo in my sig, 2.5 inch pipe with an H pipe, into Mac flowpaths (similiar, but a tad louder and deeper than flow 40's) then turndowns right after the muffler...it sounds great, but WOW its loud..
 
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67GTA-FB429

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I had turndowns on mine. It was ok at 40+, but anything less than 40 or at a stoplight, it was terrible. So glad I found a shop that would work with me to get the exhaust out the back of the car.
 
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302RWP

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thnx for the advice guys, i went to that site NorCal its pretty cool it gives alot of info. btw what does WOT mean? thnks
 

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Wide Open Throttle
 
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I personally dont see the probem that everyone has with turndows. My car actually got quieter on the inside after my turndowns were put on. It got alot louder on the outside and the idle became more aggressive....but thats waht its all about.
 
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67GTA-FB429

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depends on where the turndowns are....

302rwp: join your local club and ask for recommendations in your area...someone will know of a good exhaust mechanic. But go with the guy who will put in what you want...not what he wants. Also, try and get SS pipe.
 
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