[Swazi]

i have two questions lets get down to business 1st question is what kind of size piping would fit for a 2.3 n/a and turbo until i get the turbo motor i want to replace the exhuast and have it done once so that i dont have to replace it when i have my turbo swapped and what would be the cheapest way to do that and the most expensive way to go about it i decided to go with cherry bomb 2nd question if im having the exhaust redone should i also have them put a forced intake on it and what size piping and filter should i get.


P.S i would like to say that i have gotten nothing but awesome and useful information from you guys and apreciate what you all are doing here on the 2.3 site and i like the fast and prompt responses to. u have inspired me to make my car a rice eater i beleive these 2.3's have real potential. good economical and power

1991 Lx convertible 2.3 n/a white with black top

[heavy metal]

hey man,install 2.5 inch exhaust and a good basic cold air setup.which cherrybomb are you using?

[Swazi]

lol i dont know that there were different cherry bombs what do you think would be appropriate for my stang or shuld there be a different muffler i should get

[heavy metal]

cherry bomb put out a whole new line of stuff,not just glasspacks anymore.go to their site and look,they have some good chambered mufflers now.i suggest a chambered muffler,better sound for the 2.3.it is mostly about sound and personal preference,any good chambered muffler will work fine.

[Swazi]

also would it be cheaper for me to get a 96 ranger manifold to convert the exhuast to the sizing u said which i think was 2.5 and when i get the manifold should there be anything done to it like special coating or what not to increase the ponies coming out of the car

[Swazi]

also i want to get it a mass cold air intake what should i be looking for

[heavy metal]

you should be able to get a good header for it at low cost,check Flowtech....if not the ranger manifold will work,i would not spend money on any coatings,you can take a dremmell tool and smooth out the runners some though.

[heavy metal]

you want to do a mass air ?i would get everything at a salvage yard and do the swap,best price....

[Swazi]

what kind of parts do i need for this mass air intake setup?

[Swazi]

okay whats the difference between stainless steel exhaust and aluminzed exhuast?

[mg man 75]

If going turbo. 3" . Need a muffler with no restriction. In other can be seen thru. No baffles. The turbo itself is enough restriction. That is my setup. Using Dynomax ultraflow. 2 1/2" over rearend. Next step for me is 3" downpipe.

Video of 89mustang 2.3 turbo - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Sound clip of my exhaust.

[sleeper_inc]

My 2.3 turbo with straight 2.5" exhaust + cherry bomb turbo muffler

YouTube - ITS DONE!!!! (almost) 2.3 turbo swap