66 Stang Exhaust
02-17-2011, 05:36 PM
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The H-Pipe is just easier on a 65-66 Mustang and it's a lot cheaper. It'll take the muffler shop 2 seconds to just weld one in for you.
The difference between the two are an H-Pipe gives you more torque where the X-Pipe gives you more HP. And the sound is a little different. H-Pipe is louder than an X-Pipe.
The bottom line is to make sure you connect both sides of the exhaust system.
The difference between the two are an H-Pipe gives you more torque where the X-Pipe gives you more HP. And the sound is a little different. H-Pipe is louder than an X-Pipe.
The bottom line is to make sure you connect both sides of the exhaust system.
02-17-2011, 05:45 PM
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02-17-2011, 06:13 PM
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I'd go with 2.25". Did, actually, on my daughter's '66 with a 4-barrel mid-80's 302/5.0. It's more than enough for a mild to moderate street motor.
To really use 2.5", you need either about 350 cubic inches or an extremely serious build. I'm running 2.5" with sort of an X-pipe arrangement in the 355 EFI Malibu.
The H will retain the V8 rumble, which more people seem to prefer. An X gives up most of the rumble and gives you more of a smooth, higher pitched snarl.
Norm
To really use 2.5", you need either about 350 cubic inches or an extremely serious build. I'm running 2.5" with sort of an X-pipe arrangement in the 355 EFI Malibu.
The H will retain the V8 rumble, which more people seem to prefer. An X gives up most of the rumble and gives you more of a smooth, higher pitched snarl.
Norm
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03-03-2011, 02:00 AM
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I would condsider the stock duals. It you want it louder then maybe go with the Arvinode K code exhaust.
I prefer H pipe over X pipe. I have H on mine.
What about HiPo manifolds instead of headers? Thats a great choice on a stock or mild motor.
I'm running 2.5 inch exhaust, and would have been fine with 2.25 inch pipe.
I prefer H pipe over X pipe. I have H on mine.
What about HiPo manifolds instead of headers? Thats a great choice on a stock or mild motor.
I'm running 2.5 inch exhaust, and would have been fine with 2.25 inch pipe.
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03-03-2011, 05:41 PM
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03-03-2011, 05:47 PM
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03-03-2011, 05:48 PM
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I would condsider the stock duals. It you want it louder then maybe go with the Arvinode K code exhaust.
I prefer H pipe over X pipe. I have H on mine.
What about HiPo manifolds instead of headers? Thats a great choice on a stock or mild motor.
I'm running 2.5 inch exhaust, and would have been fine with 2.25 inch pipe.
I prefer H pipe over X pipe. I have H on mine.
What about HiPo manifolds instead of headers? Thats a great choice on a stock or mild motor.
I'm running 2.5 inch exhaust, and would have been fine with 2.25 inch pipe.