Picking exhaust

Discussion in 'Tool & Shop Talk' started by 73 Comet, Jul 21, 2011.

Page 1 of 2
  1. 73 Comet

    73 Comet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    SCV California
    Vehicle:
    73 mercury Comet LDO
    What kind of exhaust system dose everyone have? I'm having trouble picking headers and mufflers.
     
    73 Comet, Jul 21, 2011
    #1
  2. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2004
    Messages:
    14,672
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    233
    Location:
    Issaquah/Grand Coulee, WA
    Vehicle:
    Fresh out of Mavericks
    I have Flowmaster Super44s 2-1/2 all the way, dualled out. Sounds great, turns on car alarms in the parking lots, but drones so bad it is hard to drive the highways for any length of time.
     
    scooper77515, Jul 21, 2011
    #2
  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    A lot depends on what engine you have. My 6 cylinders are stock but my v8 has Hooker 6901's and Dynomax bullets for mufflers. It's pretty loud. And it's not a street car.:)
     
    don graham, Jul 21, 2011
    #3
  4. 73 Comet

    73 Comet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    SCV California
    Vehicle:
    73 mercury Comet LDO
    Ya it is the V8 and I just don't know what kinde of headers and mufflers I want and what configuration.
     
    73 Comet, Jul 21, 2011
    #4
  5. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Messages:
    9,014
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Riverside, California
    Vehicle:
    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    Hooker 6901 headers, 2.5" duals to H/X pipe. Turbo mufflers with exits out the valance.

    Cant go wrong with that!
     
    maverick75, Jul 21, 2011
    #5
  6. 73 Comet

    73 Comet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    SCV California
    Vehicle:
    73 mercury Comet LDO
    Out of the valance, that is a good idea. But my valance is not in good shape.
    I do like the Hooker 6901 headers now I just need to pick mufflers.
     
    73 Comet, Jul 22, 2011
    #6
  7. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Messages:
    6,800
    Likes Received:
    673
    Trophy Points:
    318
    Location:
    York. PA
    Vehicle:
    '70 Maverick Grabber
    Hooker 6901s and DynoMax Super Turbos
     
    bmcdaniel, Jul 22, 2011
    #7
  8. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Messages:
    9,014
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Riverside, California
    Vehicle:
    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2011
    maverick75, Jul 22, 2011
    #8
  9. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    I have Hedman headers and old Flowmasters. Sounds great. I'd go with Hedman headers again if I got another car. Im always reading about the 6901 hitting something here or there and needing to be dented. Ive had 2 seats of the Headman the 1-1/2 and the 1-5/8 and they both fit perfect.
     
    Ryan, Jul 22, 2011
    #9
  10. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2004
    Messages:
    4,038
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    132
    Location:
    Berry Alabama
    Vehicle:
    1947 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe
    Hooker 6901's, 2.25 pipes, FlowTech Redhots [glasspacks], exit out the rear. Mine droned like Scooper's until I had them run out the back. Now it has a great sound, and you can even talk in a normal voice without screaming!
     
    ford84stepside, Jul 22, 2011
    #10
  11. darren

    darren Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2009
    Messages:
    4,852
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    East of Dave
    Vehicle:
    72 302 Maverick
    Ditto here.
     
    darren, Jul 22, 2011
    #11
  12. 73 Comet

    73 Comet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    SCV California
    Vehicle:
    73 mercury Comet LDO
    73 Comet, Jul 27, 2011
    #12
  13. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Messages:
    9,014
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Riverside, California
    Vehicle:
    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    The thing I don't like about those headers is that they're 1.5" as opposed to 1 5/8" like the hooker/hedman.

    If your going to keep the engine stock, they should be fine. But if you planning on adding an intake/cam/4BBL I would go with the bigger headers.
     
    maverick75, Jul 27, 2011
    #13
  14. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2005
    Messages:
    1,629
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Welland,Ontario,Canada
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet ,5.0L,5spd,9",3.89 trac lock, 12.40@110, 1967 Mercury Cougar 390 stick,1985 Mercury Capri 5.0,5 speed,1979 F150 4x4 460,1992 F150 Flareside,99 F250 SuperDuty V10
    Headman 1 5/8 with 2 1/2 40 series flowmasters with dumps.Car is actually very tolerable to drive

    Heres some vids


     
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 3, 2014
    Derek 5oComet, Jul 27, 2011
    #14
  15. 73 Comet

    73 Comet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    SCV California
    Vehicle:
    73 mercury Comet LDO
    Dose anyone know if I will need a power steering drop bracket ?
    I just want to make sure I have everything I need befor I get started.
     
    73 Comet, Aug 11, 2011
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page