Straight pipes on 2002-2005 Thunderbird

[Deohge]

Has anyone just cut off the rear mufflers and replaced them with straight pipes? If so how does it sound?

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[Icewine]

Has anyone just cut off the rear mufflers and replaced them with straight pipes? If so how does it sound?

Illegal, I would think.

 

[tbird]

Has anyone just cut off the rear mufflers and replaced them with straight pipes? If so how does it sound?

Most modern cars would need to have a custom tune for the computer to idle and run properly.

There are performance upgrades in this thread.

 

[Deohge]

Illegal, I would think.

Illegal? How, why?

Most modern cars would need to have a custom tune for the computer to idle and run properly.

There are performance upgrades in this thread.

I have done this modification to several of my cars, most modern car computers can compensate for such minor changes. I'm looking for someone who has done it and can tell me how it sounds.

 

[coat1971]

Has anyone just cut off the rear mufflers and replaced them with straight pipes? If so how does it sound?

General consensus is it gives a throated, deeper sound but not quite as loud as Borlas

 

[vinnie]

I've done it. It sounds great if slightly "droney" during modest acceleration. It was, for me, a sensible first step at $15o thinking I could do Magnaflows if I didn't like it.

 

[Deohge]

I've done it. It sounds great if slightly "droney" during modest acceleration. It was, for me, a sensible first step at $15o thinking I could do Magnaflows if I didn't like it.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Bigdog1949]

Illegal, I would think.

No not illegal,unless u remove the cat,in some states,probly best to install resonator,will have decent rumble !

 

[Deohge]

Has anybody added a H-pipe or X-pipe to the stock exhaust?

 

[Deohge]

General consensus is it gives a throated, deeper sound but not quite as loud as Borlas

Thanks for the reply.

 

[olivesanas]

Has anyone just cut off the rear mufflers and replaced them with straight pipes? If so how does it sound?

I just did it about a month ago to my '04. It will not bother the computer, it is not illegal and will still pass emission tests. I think I will go to some type of muffler though as this sound is a little raspy and can feel vibration at low speed. But it certainly made a difference in the sound.

 

[Deohge]

I just did it about a month ago to my '04. It will not bother the computer, it is not illegal and will still pass emission tests. I think I will go to some type of muffler though as this sound is a little raspy and can feel vibration at low speed. But it certainly made a difference in the sound.

Thanks for the reply. I just recently heard a Lincoln LS that replaced the stock rear mufflers with Flowmaster FX mufflers, it sounded amazing. The FX mufflers are straight through mufflers not chambered so they don't sound raspy.

 

[Nitpicker]

Thanks for the reply. I just recently heard a Lincoln LS that replaced the stock rear mufflers with Flowmaster FX mufflers, it sounded amazing. The FX mufflers are straight through mufflers not chambered so they don't sound raspy.

Does anyone know the diameter of pipes going into and out of stock 04 T-bird? Also, amount of offset. If you've switched to Flowmaster FX, what is the correct item number?

 

[Deohge]

Does anyone know the diameter of pipes going into and out of stock 04 T-bird? Also, amount of offset. If you've switched to Flowmaster FX, what is the correct item number?

He told me PN#71225.

 

[constable]

Ordered BORLA Cat-Back Exhaust (#140081) from Summit Parts..Delivery 11-28-2018>Will advise after install...

 

[constable]

ALSO< removed standard radio (w/sat button) if anyone might be interested.???

 

[Bigdog1949]

ALSO< removed standard radio (w/sat button) if anyone might be interested.???

What radio did u install ?

 

[constable]

What radio did u install ?

PIONEER AVH-600EX,[AM-FM-SAT&CD.+REAR CAMERA]

 

[Bigdog1949]

PIONEER AVH-600EX,[AM-FM-SAT&CD.+REAR CAMERA]

Cost ? Does everything work ? Did u install ?

 

[constable]

Cost ? Does everything work ? Did u install ?