Im thinking about buying a 65/66 shelby exhaust kit. They come out in front of the rear wheels. If i do that, i dont think i have to replace my rear brake hose. For $159 it comes with the intermedate pipes, tail pipes, and glass pack mufflers. BUT i do not know if it comes with the hanger kit.

 

if it's a daily driver, have the exhaust go straight out the back...

or you'll be drowning in fumes in stop & go driving

i had side exits on a 454 suburban and it was bad...but maybe your car smells better than mine

 

My exhaust comes out in front of my rear tires and I like it. It definatley sounds different with glasspacks though.

 

For what it's worth, here's my two cents. . . .

I installed my Hooker Competition headers myself (they're coated and I knew I'd worry more about scratches and etc. putting them on). The local Midas Muffler Shop did the rest. I went with the H-pipe. Unfortunately, I had to rely on things that I'd read since no one in my area had both so I could hear the difference. Everything I'd read said that the H-pipe gave a more "muscle car" sound. I had Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers and stainless tips run out the back (but not through the rear valance). I had 2 1/2" pipe to the mufflers and 2" from there back. While mandrel bent is no doubt better, no one in my area had this means so my pipe was bent the "other" way.

All that said, I get TONS of compliments from mustang guys and bowtie enthusiests on the sound my car has. It's the perfect combination of muscle and subtleness.

 

[quote]Im thinking about buying a 65/66 shelby exhaust kit. They come out in front of the rear wheels. If i do that, i dont think i have to replace my rear brake hose. For $159 it comes with the intermedate pipes, tail pipes, and glass pack mufflers. BUT i do not know if it comes with the hanger kit. Check your local laws before ordering that kit. Some states will not let the exhaust exit in front of the tire.

 

Whoa, i guess i better. Thanks!!

 

Charles, i think you should be fine. I have seen late model mustangs at dealerships with side exhaust. It wouldnt hurt to look.

 

i dont care, if i get pulled over about it. Ill just tell the cop i cant hear what he's saying over the exhaust.

 

lol, I'd like to know how that one turns out. I dont have to worry about getting pulled over where I live. Down here in Memphis, the cops think loud exhaust is cool.....except for te ricers...lol. my bro had cut outs on his ram and he would drive ariund with them open all the time. cops never bothered him.

ps- i got to help my bro install some longtube hedman headers on his 72 torino today. he is so irresponsible. first, he lost 1 of the bolts and then he didnt tighten the bolts that he had on there down very good b4 he started the car and started to rev on it. i swear 1 of these days he is gonna tear that car to pieces...o well...