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1979 Mercury Capri Exhaust

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Old 11-04-2008, 02:09 PM
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You have two options; you can stay single exhaust or go with true dual. True dual exhaust will cost more but you could see a very large power increase.

If you want to go cheap, then I would just take it to a muffler shop and they can fab up a catback for you for pretty cheap and throw a midas muffler on there.

If you want to go from single to dual, which I highly recommend....read this!

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Old 11-05-2008, 11:24 AM
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Can anyone recommend me something to get? Basically a link to something that will work for sure, and comes with everything I need.
Or link me all the parts I need. I am really worried about buying the wrong thing.
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by computergeek1337
Can anyone recommend me something to get? Basically a link to something that will work for sure, and comes with everything I need.
Or link me all the parts I need. I am really worried about buying the wrong thing.
what is the exhaust configuration now??? if it is sigle exhaust as it should be stock then re read this thread the answer is in it
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:30 AM
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I want to go duel, but I only have $400 to spend. I read the post about setting up duel exhaust. but most of the parts that are linked do not work.
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by computergeek1337
I want to go duel, but I only have $400 to spend. I read the post about setting up duel exhaust. but most of the parts that are linked do not work.
IN ORDER TO GO TRUE DUAL, you'll need more than 400.00, 1. any 86-93 catback system will work, take your pick!! 2. you need a doublehump crossmember(www.50resto.com)
3. any h-pipe for a 86-93 mustang, 4. any set of shorty or equal length headers for a mustang will work 86-93......however you need more than 400.00 try double that and you can realize this goal, there is no direct bolt up dual exhaust that'll partial work with your set up, convert it all correctly or not at all until funds permit
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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thanks a lot, ill save up some more
I am going to post my whole set up in a sec. If u could just make sure im on the right tract.

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Old 11-05-2008, 12:16 PM
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Catback System:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
Double Hump Crossmember:
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...p?T1=M5059A+01
H-Pipe:
http://mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy0...p;CatKey=74-01
Headers:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
Question:
My catback system is 3”, my H-pipe is 2.25”, and my headers are 1 and 5/8ths. Does this really matter? Does my catback and H pipe size need to match? Does my headers and H-pipe need to match? Please explain thanks

Also:
If I just wanted to stay single pipe, can you link me a catback system that I could take to the shop, they could take the old one off and slap this new one on (and maybe get a little more power out of it). I have looked for something like that but all i can find is duel exhaust.

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Old 11-05-2008, 12:30 PM
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You kind of went backwards there...

You sort of want to go from larger pipe to smaller.

1-5/8 or 1-3/4" header primary pipe to 2-1/2" mid, H, or x pipe, to 2-1/2" cat back then th larger diameter tips is desired.
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Old 11-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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If I just wanted to stay single pipe, can you link me a catback system that I could take to the shop, they could take the old one off and slap this new one on (and maybe get a little more power out of it). I have looked for something like that but all i can find is duel exhaust.
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:35 PM
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anyone?
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