Remember that the Mustang is a global car now.
Some interesting 2015 stock exhaust pics on my buddies new S550 GT.
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My guess is they did that for when you burn up a cat over time (because they will eventually) you don't have to replace the whole exhaust system.
Yes it is global, but a lot of global cars have region specific components such as exhaust for instance. The Mustang could too. With this deliberate restriction they are hurting themselves in their most important market: The United States. This is a poor marketing move that needs to be corrected.
I see potential for aftermarket setups that go with a large center mounted muffler then delete the rear mufflers. Getting rid of the cat seems as easy as using a sawzall and a band clamp. My choice would be an ecoboost anyhow and I would just go with a single 3" exhaust all the way back.
Damn.
You guys pretty much said it all. There are spots in the 15 factory shorty headers that the crimps look a little sharper and one primary isn't as smooth of a bend (after 5 and 6 merge).
BMR Tech,
11-14 shorty header swap is doable huh? It seems those could be picked up inexpensively used.
You guys pretty much said it all. There are spots in the 15 factory shorty headers that the crimps look a little sharper and one primary isn't as smooth of a bend (after 5 and 6 merge).
BMR Tech,
11-14 shorty header swap is doable huh? It seems those could be picked up inexpensively used.
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Uhhh, Guys, how about just taking 10 Minutes and GUTTING that Factory Cat??? Done!
You guys are missing the point.
Ford wants to sell you performance headers.
Ford wants to sell you performance headers.
True!
I had a car like this many years ago. It turned out, staying away from ridiculous high dollar names, and just going with a quality built muffler, having a welding and fab place do it for you, ended up being cheaper anyway. For instance, some of the systems costing $1.500 could cost you $1000 instead. It's been years since I Had this done though, so that could have changed. It will be interesting to see what guys start doing, if there is an alternative.
That looks no bueno. I guess we've been spoiled.
I could definitely see a entire exhaust picking up 50-60 hp tuned. Now it makes sense where all the power from the engine parts seal went.
yep...i'm excited by this, because as others have said, this setup looks like it will allow us to gain HUGE power with a full exhaust mod and tune.
Between full exhaust, intake and tune i'm thinking 470-480RWHP maybe a bit more! Thats what is exciting by this.
Between full exhaust, intake and tune i'm thinking 470-480RWHP maybe a bit more! Thats what is exciting by this.
Old thread I know. But my buddy 99saleenspeedster, told me Theres a good s550 forum here, I jumped back.
The Gibson 3" cat back was worth 5hp on the Livernois Dyno, that's it. Factory isn't that bad after all.
The stainless works 1 7/8" headers, no cats, got me from 426 to 445 on the same Dyno.
Man it sounds badass though!
Great power for a
Tune +22hp
Catback+5hp
Jlt cai +14 or 17 I gotta look again
And
Stainless works headers + 20
The Livernois Motorsports tune really packs a punch for the price
The Gibson 3" cat back was worth 5hp on the Livernois Dyno, that's it. Factory isn't that bad after all.
The stainless works 1 7/8" headers, no cats, got me from 426 to 445 on the same Dyno.
Man it sounds badass though!
Great power for a
Tune +22hp
Catback+5hp
Jlt cai +14 or 17 I gotta look again
And
Stainless works headers + 20
The Livernois Motorsports tune really packs a punch for the price
No Dyno over lay dang it. I'll see if they can email me one tomorrow. Torque was 412
Those are nice gains. I'm looking forward to trying out a Livernois tune.
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