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Electrical Tech / sspeedometer light extremely dim
may sound like an ignorant question, but would a step by step process to replace the speedometer bulb be in a regular repair book?
 if anyones already done this before, what bulb may i need?

thanks for the info.
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Electrical Tech / sspeedometer light extremely dim
Hey everyone, sorry i havent been around, busy with college and what not.

but, recently my 1987 ls' dash display light went out.

everything is still lit up but the dead center where my speed is displayed is extremely dim, i can still read it but barely. the in dash lights on the left and right are fine but the center seems to be out. the back light on the speedometer used to stay on like normal, but about a month ago it would come and go, now its just out, being only readable due to the surrounding dash back lights for everything else.

would this be a bulb or anything that i need to have someone with some wiring knowledge look at?
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
would there be any significant loss or gain in the matter of either getting an X pipe then the SLP lers .  vs just getting the SLP brand set up with everything?

any benefit in th eheaders as to if they're long tubes or shorty's

Thanks alot for all the help and advice guys. and thanks for baring with me.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
any other sites that sell the headers for cheap? on ebay a majority of the headers are stainless or black for about $50-$70.00
for what they're worth would it beter throw an extra $20.00 for new ones.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: daboss351;302484
not really gonaa do u much there stock pipe is toooo small
Get a used set of msutang headers, used h pipe, and the resonators, have a cat back bent up, adn enjoy the great sound!!


cool, thanks.
well i guess im gonna search for the mustang headers and gaskets, a good H pipe and the resonators.

gonna call the local shop to see how much they'll charge for a H pipe and to have a car back bent. vs buying the H pipe from a company.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: daboss351;302481
hey man im 18 i understand all the questions
well if I was you, I would get the headers, x pipe, resonators, and some nice tips, and have the cat back bent up for you (find a shop with a mandrel bender, makes the smooth bends not the ones with ridges). That would be the most cost effective way to get a GREAT performing, AND sounding exhaust. I warn you it WILL BE LOUD.


as long as its not off road it should still be quiet enough in the car to talk with no issues right?

the shop in town uses a good mandrel bender.

my main goal is to have a loud sound at high rpm and good tone at normal speeds so i can still talk the miss in the passenger seat.

possibly something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ505z4TRhs

just looking for the easiest way to get the sound I'm looking for with SLP's

The cat back should be quieter than the off road right.

thought at first i could just buy the SLP loudmouth resonater and have a shop weld that on the single pipe and that should do it. but not sure.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: daboss351;302478
there is no cat back x pipe
a cat back, is AFTER the x pipe
This is the SLP LX cat back you would want
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLE-M31015/?image=large
THIS is an x pipe, the X pipe bolts to the headers and the cat back bolts to it
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-XFM10/?image=large

Does this clear it up for you?

Now that cat back SHOULD hook up if your car has factory duels, if not you have to get a custom y pipe made to hook up to the cat back, or get headers and a x pipe.

JUST the cat back will make the car alot louder, those resonators are RASPY. But the whole set up will be the best sound. Period.


what would you recomend? would it be better to just get the mustang headers, X pipe and resonators.  or just get the SLP kit and have a shop make me a custom y pipe.

(lol sorry if im a pain at the moment. to make this easier. just tell me what to get and i'll get it.)
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
k.  the main thing i want to do is aquire the sound the SLP's make with a catback X pipe.

so with that checklist i made earlier. would that accomplish what i want to do?just change the headers to the mustang 5.0 get a cat back X pipe and the SLp lers and tips put it all together and done.

correct?  I dont want to do serious high end mods.  I'm just lookin for the loud sound at the moment.

I appreciate you guys being patient with me and helping me out so much.
thanks alot.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
lol wow, alot more to this than i thought. I figured i could just get teh ler and have them weld it on and be done and i'll have the sound i want. or have them bend me some x piped to my stock setup and then add teh lers.

but guess i'll get started on finding some mustang 5.0 headers and gaskets.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: vinnietbird;302469
You'll also need tail pipes.And by resonators,I assume you're talking about lers,right?



yes just eh slp lers. (hearing everyone callin the same thing by a different name.)

thank you for being so patient and advising.
please correct me if i miss anything.
to get the SLP loudmouth sound i want with a cat back x pipe i need to get the following.

Check list.
87-90 mustang 5.0 header and gaskets.
catback X pipe system from bassani, flowmaster, etc.  Or just get the SLP loudmouth kit.

if i do not get the SLP kit.  choose a X pipe maker and get the SLP loudmouth lers. 
get exhaust tips to clean it up.

take everything to a shop to be installed.

DONE!.  Correct?
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: vinnietbird;302465
The headers can come from an '86 to '93 Mustang 5.0.The H or X pipe is a bolt on.The mid pipes....those are the pipes between the lers and H or X Pipe will have to lengthened,and the tail pipes will also have to be lengthened a few inches.The H or X pipes bolts to the headers,and the mid pipes bolt to the H or X-pipe,then the mid pipes are welded to the lers as are the tail pipes.I am usually not a fan of ler shop bent pipes.Most don't have the smooth mandrel bent ptipes as the aftermarket,and charge more over all than aftermarket parts.Go aftermarket.if you don't have the funds,save up until you do.


alrighty. thanks vinnie. so just to clearify the check list.

I need.
87-93 mustang 5.0 headers  (gaskets aswell?)
and a aftermarket X or H pipe
SLP loudmouth resonators  (unless i get the aftermarket SLP loudmouth kit.)

Correct?

so im thinking maybe after i get the headers, possibly go with a X pipe from bassani, mac or something and just get the SLP loudmouth resonators and have the shop put it all together.
Yes?
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: vinnietbird;302461
The LX has different tips,the rest should be the same as the GT.Yes,you need headers.Aftermarket kits will not bolt up to the cast iron factory exhaust manifolds.And with the manifolds,why try to build a great exhaust.The iron manifolds will be the bottle neck of it all.Just buy headers.I've seen factory 5.0 headers sell for about $40.00 shipped.They are cheap and plentiful.Aftermarket headers are cheap for used ones if you shop around.Don't get desperate to get this done.Do it right the first time.


k thanks for the advice and info.

lol k so just to make sure im not missing anything.
even if i buy that SLP system from the site, they wont bolt to my sotck headers so i'll need to get 87 5.0 mustang headers 1st.


so check list.
1987 Mustang stock headers from a 5.0 (A must for set up to work)
1987-93 SLP loudmouth kit.



get those 2 things and take it to a shop to weld it all on.

however on the site the SLP system is not a X or H set up.

would it be a better plan to just get the mustang headers, buy an aftermarket x pipe and then the SLP resonators. or should th SLP system still be as loud as the X pipe.

lol sorry if this is getting a lil frustrating. just a little confused about how to go about getting the sound im looking for.

I just thought i could buy the SLP resonators and have the shop bend me a cat back X pipe and call it a day i have the sound i want.

 the local shop also sells flowmaster, borla and bassani products.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: vinnietbird;302453
The sensor bungs are already there on the aftermarket parts.A full kit should have what you need,but if you look around,you can get some great used parts that are in fine shape and save a ton of cash.Check the Corral forums.There's a LOT of parts there.......they are Stang guys.....bless their hearts.LOL. Again,you will need headers.,and I repeat,take your time.If you get in a hurry,you'll more than likely regret it.


so would i also absolutely need the mustang headers for the set up to work if i wanna get the SLP loudmouth kit from that site. or should it work alright with my stock cougar headers.

also. on that website. there are 2 versions of the SLP loudmouth 1 cat-back system there is one for a mustang GT and one for a LX i believe.

I dont wanna do any huge performance mods yet. just something to make it sound better and have fun with.
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
Quote from: vinnietbird;302450
If you don't have emissions checks (we don't in Oklahoma),you'll be fine with an off road pipe (no cats).,and yes,you can have a conversation in the car.The X-Pipe really doesn't make the car loud (they do add a nice tone),the lers do more of that.I think you won't be happy with the loudest lers you can find.they really get old after a while if you drive the car a lot.



ya i dont want teh loudest thing out there. but just something loud enough to sound real agressive and scare children that has a good tone as normal speeds.

If i buy a cat back kit from that site or just a full X pipe cat back kit from slp it should come with everything needed correct? bung, sensors and all?
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Engine Tech / bolt on pipes
like the off road ones. just wondering if i will still be able to have a conversation in the car with them. 

and on one hand. my dad is kinda good for the legal stuff.  he's in the Air force and used to be a cop so some stuff that isnt legal wont sit very well.  but at the same since arkansas doesnt have an emissions test I'm unsure if he'll go with it.

heres teh mustang website i've been using for cat back and exhaust reference.  any where cheaper? or about the average.

http://www.ninosport.com/1987-93-Mustang-GT-Cobra-LX-5-0-Catbacks-s/650.htm