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turbocoupe side exhaust ?

does anybody know what a turbo coupe would sound like running a
3" magnaflow exhaust(cat and ler) that comes out right before the the driverside rear tire sounds like? just a single exhaust.
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

turbocoupe side exhaust ?

Reply #1
I think it will sound like "vrooooom, vroooooooooooooooom, vroom.":poke:
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Reply #2
ive got duals on my 79 XR7,2.5 pipe with custom glasspacks ,i have them coming out right before the back tires on both sides and i love them,,if ur gonna spend the money id go with duals,heres a pic of one side of mine
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1979 Mercury Cougar X R 7
White w/ Maroon Vynl Top
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Reply #3
Quote from: 1979 Cougar XR7;283089
ive got duals on my 79 XR7,2.5 pipe with custom glasspacks ,i have them coming out right before the back tires on both sides and i love them,,if ur gonna spend the money id go with duals,heres a pic of one side of mine


Apples and oranges...a single 3" is just about perfect for a 2.3T.


You'll be hard-pressed to package a cat and ler and get out before the rear wheel.  At least not w/o the tubing making a hard turn to get there.

How will it sound?  Like a tractor, just like all 2.3T's.  It will just be louder to everyone on the driver side of the car.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #4
You could use a ler like my friend is using on his '67 Stang.They are from Flowtech,and the exhaust "in" and "out" are at the front of the ler,like the old T/A Challengers and AAR Cudas.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #5
Quote from: vinnietbird;283097
You could use a ler like my friend is using on his '67 Stang.They are from Flowtech,and the exhaust "in" and "out" are at the front of the ler,like the old T/A Challengers and AAR Cudas.


At that point, what's the purpose of a side exhaust (which is usually meant for the shortest, smoothest flow)? 


You'll probabaly have to use a bullet-type ler if you want to package it with a cat and make the turn.  And it won't be quiet, and it will drone under your seat the entire time...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #6
I say,in my own opinion,keep the exhaust out the back.I always thought that,for most cars,side exhaust looks like the cheap way out,incomplete.......for most cars,ours included.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #7
it wasnt the cheap way out for me,,,u have to have the right kind of car for side exhaust tho, on that body style i would cut my tips off and put turndowns on where the exhaust couldnt be seen
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1979 Mercury Cougar X R 7
White w/ Maroon Vynl Top
Maroon Interior
302 BIG HP IN PROGRESS

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Reply #8
ok thanks for your help. i didnt put into consideration how loud it would be dumping out right beside me. should i go 3 inch to the ler, then dual 2.5 running out the back?
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

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Reply #9
Single 3inch gives the best flow, duals give the best look, they both sound great. Doesnt really sound like a tractor if you have lers.

If you dont have emissions ditch the cat.
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Reply #10
Quote from: bhazard;283128
Single 3inch gives the best flow, duals give the best look, they both sound great. Doesnt really sound like a tractor if you have lers.

If you dont have emissions ditch the cat.


how do you figure that 3" flows better than a 3" dual 2.5" setup?  if you do some simple math you will see that dual 2.5" equals 5" wich would flow much better than a full 3" now I could be wrong but I think the duals are the better choice and is what is on my TC

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Reply #11
Quote from: 88turbo;283132
how do you figure that 3" flows better than a 3" dual 2.5" setup?  if you do some simple math you will see that dual 2.5" equals 5" wich would flow much better than a full 3" now I could be wrong but I think the duals are the better choice and is what is on my TC


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Reply #12
Quote from: 88turbo;283132
how do you figure that 3" flows better than a 3" dual 2.5" setup?  if you do some simple math you will see that dual 2.5" equals 5" wich would flow much better than a full 3" now I could be wrong but I think the duals are the better choice and is what is on my TC


You're not making enough power to take full advantage of either.

For most people it comes down to personal choice for looks, ease of install, or cost.  A single 3" or dual 2.5" tails is not going to affect power output for 99% of 2.3T folks.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #13
ive got the easiest fix for all this BUY A V8
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1979 Mercury Cougar X R 7
White w/ Maroon Vynl Top
Maroon Interior
302 BIG HP IN PROGRESS

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Reply #14
Quote from: 1979 Cougar XR7;283168
ive got the easiest fix for all this BUY A V8


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