Dumb question about my exhaust

[Susky]

I bought my GT used, and the previous owner (who I will never know) has apparently done some mods, since I think I have a CAI installed (probably a MAC). I'm thinking about a catback, but I'm not sure if what's on my car is stock, or some kind of no-name aftermarket thing.

It's got a good bit of rust on it, so I know it's not stainless or anything like that.

I guess my first question is: Does the stock exhaust system have an H pipe on it? This one appears to. And if I replace it with, say, the Steeda stainless catback system, what change will it probably make in the sound?

 

[squares98]

there is a site called www.mustangexhaust.com that has every imaginable combo exhaust setup for your car so you can hear each one before you buy

 

[ponysarepretty]

The stock pipes look rusty its normal, every mustang i've seen with stock catbacks are rusted up, Mustangs come with stock H pipes with 4 cats, true dual exhaust.

 

[mity2]

can y take some pic of muffler? and pipe diameter?

 

[Susky]

Ask, and ye shall receive:

From the front of the car:

From the back:

And here's the driver's side muffler. Looks like I might have a little hole in it. Good thing I'm relplacing it, right?

Ahhh...and I think I just answered my own question. Here's the underside of the muffler:

 

[topless98gt]

Your exhaust is completely stock.

I do know that my 1998 GT came with 6 cats on the stock H pipe.

 

[03ghoststang]

your exhaust is completely stock fellow mustang owner

 

[Jackie Chan]

stupid ass question...you made me E-get under the car with you

 

[Susky]

Yep...that makes sense. Now I know what I have to do...

Thanks for the link, squares98. That will help a lot.

 

[CanadaStang]

Yep, she's stock. Oh, and the little hole on the bottom edge is there to let out any moisture from condensation.

 

[Susky]

Ah, thanks! Told you I was n00b...

 

[CanadaStang]

Ah, thanks! Told you I was n00b...

Congrats on the new Stang!!
It umm.... I mean ummm.....erm....the bottom looks nice

 

[Susky]

Okay, I get the hint. Here's a basic, overall shot.

I've got a Cobra chin spoiler and a Steeda Tri-Ax on order.

 

[topless98gt]

Okay, I get the hint. Here's a basic, overall shot.

I've got a Cobra chin spoiler and a Steeda Tri-Ax on order.

Are you getting springs soon? I need them

 

[CanadaStang]

Whoo Hoo!!! Very nice!!

 

[Susky]

Are you getting springs soon? I need them

I'm not sure about "soon," but that's on the list.

 

[Susky]

Whoo Hoo!!! Very nice!!

Thanks!