Let's talk Exhaust upgrades!

ceccacci316 · 03-03-2006

Since the muffler and tail pipe on the 88 2.3L needs replacing, I am looking at upgrading the complete exhaust.

I have read all of the posts available and want to get some final techinical advice and possible part availability sources.

1. Of course I would start with the Ranger header (with egr and O2 sensor bung).

2. Will the CAT need to be eliminated or replaced? If so what size pipe would be needed to go to the muffler? Would this be a stock item or would it need to be fabricated?

3. For the muffler. I was interested in the single in dual out muffler that has been mentioned. What size inlet and outlets would be needed to ensure enough back pressure.

4. Tail pipes. Would the two pipes that are needed be stock or would they need to be fabricated?

5. Is there any manufacturer that stocks and sells the muffler and pre-bent pipes for a 88 Mustang 2.3L? I would assume that the pipes would be different from a normal two muffler dual exhaust.

If anyone has performed this modification; pictures, part numbers, etc. would be appreciated.

Thanks. Nick

hondahunter93 · 03-03-2006

i used a flowmaster 40 series with the stock 2 1/4 diamiter in and duel 2 1/4 out. removing the cats will give you more power but its illeagal in most states. i had my tail pipe made at a muffler shop. 2 1/4 also. as for the ranger header it bolts right on you just have to find a place for the o2 sensor and fab an egr pipe. as for pictures i have some.

ARdoller · 03-04-2006

i would like to know why you did that to your bumper

hondahunter93 · 03-04-2006

i didn't thats how the bumper was when i got it, i thought i could fix it since i was getting it really cheap, but it didn't work, so until i can get a cobra rear cover im stuck with it.

ceccacci316 · 03-04-2006

Will the header from a 1993 4-cyl Ranger work on a 1988 Mustang 4-cyl? If not what are the range of years?

Thanks.
Nick

hondahunter93 · 03-04-2006

is it a tube header or cast iron? yes it will fit but if its the cast iron one its no differnt than what you have.

ceccacci316 · 03-04-2006

Please see attached picture.

hondahunter93 · 03-04-2006

yea it will fit just have to make a place for you o2 and fab an egr pipe