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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
How much rearwheel hp and torque will an off road h-pipe add to a basically stock car with a couple of bolt ons? ALso will it be much louder than the factory h-pipe? and does anyone know a shop in or close to san leandro that can install it or anyone on the site that may be able to do it?
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Is this for your '85 SVO?

Regardless, pretty much all fox bodies are high milage cars now with cats that are clogged to one degree or another. 1-10 HP is roughly a typical gain.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
One hell of a lot louder , with aftermarket mufflers that is.
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
no its for a 90 5.0 with 2 1/2 inch cat back exhaust with 40 series fows
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 

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Originally posted by 85SVOMIKE:
no its for a 90 5.0 with 2 1/2 inch cat back exhaust with 40 series flows. and no on the SVO even if i could have an h-pipe on it. it already has a full 3 INCH exhaust that is loud. I can set off car alarms when i drive by which i think is pretty cool for a pretty much stock 4cyl

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Are those flowmasters 2 chambers or 3 chambers? I think 2 chamber flowmasters and off road exhaust are just too loud for a daily driver.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
I don't think so at all. My Saleen had FULL 3" exhaust and 1 chamber flows. Sounded great every day!!!
 

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Posted by Mustangfiv0 (Member # 2231) on :
 
im running with the original 2 chm flows, and i love it, every one tells me its reallt loud, but to me on the inside its not to loud, but i can hear it eccoing on the out side.
 

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Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
I gained .3 tenths in the quarter mile with just an off road H-pipe... Sorry I forget the mph!!...It was probably around 2mph gain...

I think with the 40 series Flows and an off road H, it might be a little on the loud side, but I think it will sound great!...

If I could afford another Mustang, one of the first things I would put on is an off road pipe..
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
cool then im gonna buy the off road H-pipe i was offered, i just hope it wont cost to much to have it installed.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
You should do the job yourself and save the money. It will be tuff to get a shop to do the work that you are not good friends with being that it is illegal.
 

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Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
I don't think so at all. My Saleen had FULL 3" exhaust and 1 chamber flows. Sounded great every day!!!

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Seriousley my 91 has a single chambered muffler and an off road x and love it everyday as well.
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
well i dont really have the tools to do it. can anyone do it for me, ill pay you.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Tools needed:

Sockets
wrench
extension
hack saw

Nothing special
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Seeing how easy the job is I am sure someone on the site will do it on the side for you for a little cash.
 

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Posted by eastbaymustangman (Member # 2416) on :
 
the exhaust will only be loud if you don't like the sound of muscle. It'll sound great man and it'll add some power for sure. Cats are way to restrictive. I have an o/r x-pipe with 2 chamber flows and i love it. you are gonna need some raps to install the pipe. I couldn't find a shop to do it for a good price so I bought the tools myself and I did it. It wasn't that bad and this was on a 02 GT. Latest technology= more of a pain in the ass.
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
yeah well i dont want the hassle right now cause im trying to fix my other car, i would rather pay someone to do it so i dont have to be on the floor on my back for a couple of hours.
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 

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Originally posted by eastbaymustangman:
Latest technology= more of a pain in the ass.

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
what?
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
if ya need someone to install it, check PM's
 

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Posted by punkrawkdude99 (Member # 2427) on :
 
shitty low end and great top end....that's pretty much what to expect and alot deeper nice sound......Mike
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
so and off road h-pipe will make me lose low end power?
 

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Posted by PseudoCobra (Member # 1689) on :
 
I have the 40 series flows dumped with an o/r BBK H and it sounds great. Not too loud at all, very loud, but not overwhelming. Whoever's car it is will be pleased.
 

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Posted by 85SVOMIKE (Member # 2345) on :
 
i was thinking of getting an offroad h-pipe this weekend from this guy but now i hear if you get caught with one on its a 2000 dollar fine is this true, should i just get a highflow catted h-pipe
 

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Posted by Mustangfiv0 (Member # 2231) on :
 

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Originally posted by 85SVOMIKE:
i was thinking of getting an offroad h-pipe this weekend from this guy but now i hear if you get caught with one on its a 2000 dollar fine is this true, should i just get a highflow catted h-pipe

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