dual exhaust kit for 65 mustang convertible

[Belgian driver]

Hi guys,

i have a 65 mustang convertible with T5 and single exhaust. I'm looking for a dual exhaust for my car. Anyone now a great kit for my car? Magnaflow or flowmaster?

Thanks, Tom

[64.25]

i'm gonna go with a kit from stainless works- it's kinda pricey but they use 304 ss. and it comes in a two inch diameter {like OEM}. I'm saving up for it. John

[65fstbpieces]

You should consider going to dual exhaust brake lines too. The single line gets too close to the exhaust.

[slim]

The pipes get really snug above the bolt on tunnel plate. I'm also planning duals for my 68 vert 289. Since I want on the quiet side the factory 2" is fine.

Your talking possibly Flowmaster so some will advise larger pipes. Keep in mind the restricted tunnel with bolt on plate. By the way the provider of 65/66 duals generally instruct on what MUST be done with the rear brake lines.


Slim


Slim

[66candy]

Originally Posted by 65fstbpieces

You should consider going to dual exhaust brake lines too. The single line gets too close to the exhaust.

Not really necessary. I turned the brake distribution block on the rear axle housing a bit and now there is enough distance between the exhaust and rear brake hose.

[jsm0372]

I went with the Magnaflow 2.5" stainless kit. Worked great but as someone already mentioned clearance at the tunnel plate will be an issue. To address this I just spaced my plate down a bit with square tubing...

[Belgian driver]

Originally Posted by jsm0372

I went with the Magnaflow 2.5" stainless kit. Worked great but as someone already mentioned clearance at the tunnel plate will be an issue. To address this I just spaced my plate down a bit with square tubing...

Do you have stock manifolds or headers?
If so, what kind of headers do you have?

Thanks for the reply's

Tom

[22GT]

Originally Posted by 66candy

Not really necessary. I turned the brake distribution block on the rear axle housing a bit and now there is enough distance between the exhaust and rear brake hose.

You can never have too much clearance. The stock dual setup offers a lot more than yours.

[SlipKid]

The rear brake line has to be moved. You don't say what kind of sound you are looking for - magnaflow and flowmaster are typically the first metioned. The stock 65 GT exhaust set up will sound, IMO, better than the above. If you want real "old school" get the neighbors attention, then suggest an Arvinode system.

[jsm0372]

I have Hooker SuperComp headers. I really like the Magnaflow kit just wish I had a better muffler shop to weld/piece it together :-) Make sure you find someone that's great at welding stainless...some muffler shops say they can but end up doing a sloppy job.

Originally Posted by Belgian driver

Do you have stock manifolds or headers?
If so, what kind of headers do you have?

Thanks for the reply's

Tom

[Belgian driver]

I have flowmaster 40s with hooker comp headers on my '66 coupe and i love the sound but on a vert it will be to loud. i was told that the 50s and magnaflow ara not that loud.
Maybe il will go withe the stock exhaust.

[22GT]

Originally Posted by Belgian driver

I have flowmaster 40s with hooker comp headers on my '66 coupe and i love the sound but on a vert it will be to loud. i was told that the 50s and magnaflow ara not that loud.
Maybe il will go withe the stock exhaust.

Depends on the effect you want. Loud noise does not actually make the car any faster. It just sounds faster.