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    Hey guys, I have a clogged cat problem on my '85 CV, and want to do I dual exhaust conversion while I'm taking care of it. What do I need to do this? Obviously an H-pipe, mufflers, and cats, but what else, and what sizes? Any suggestions for good mufflers are appreciated, as I know nothing about them, and am looking for a low, subtle sound that's not loud, but not TOO quiet. Are clamps kosher, or is welding a "must"?

    More importantly, though, does anyone know what PA's emissions tests laws are? Do all vehicles get emissions tests, or is there a cut off where if you don't drive a certain number of miles, they don't make you get one? I thought I heard something like that, but I wanted to check, as a few of you guys are from PA.

    Thanks in advance.

    -Tommy

    #2
    Pretty much every state has a special pupose/classic car registration with a mileage restriction. But what you want is 2-1/4" exhaust, with DynoMax SuperTurbo muflers, and high flow cats. This will keep you street legal, and maintain and almost stock sound as well. Adjust muffler type for different sound but with cats don't plan on ever being really loud. If you decided to go cat free then it will get significantly louder.

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      #3
      Pa's emmissions laws vary by county.
      Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

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        #4
        Glasspacks are pretty loud. And if you go with a Mustang exhaust, it's 2.5".
        88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
        Walker OEM duals with muffler deletes

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          #5
          Originally posted by 88Vic
          Glasspacks are pretty loud. And if you go with a Mustang exhaust, it's 2.5".
          Stock (and some aftermarket) mustang exhaust is 2.25" 2.25 is all that's needed for most vic applications.
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            #6
            I have some 4ft long glasspacks on my wagon. It is noticable but not annoying. Sounds better than it has a right to. I have been complimented on it more than once.
            Owner of the only known 5 speed box wagon with a lift kit.
            AKA, Herkimer the Hillbilly SUV.



            Axle codes
            Open/Lock/Ratio #
            -----------------------
            G / H / 2.26
            B / C / 2.47
            8 / M / 2.73
            7 / - / 3.07
            Y / Z / 3.08
            4 / D / 3.42
            F / R / 3.45
            5 / E / 3.27
            6 / W / 3.73
            2 / K / 3.55
            A / - / 3.63
            J / - / 3.85

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              #7
              Originally posted by fairplay
              Hey guys, I have a clogged cat problem on my '85 CV, and want to do I dual exhaust conversion while I'm taking care of it. What do I need to do this? Obviously an H-pipe, mufflers, and cats, but what else, and what sizes? Any suggestions for good mufflers are appreciated, as I know nothing about them, and am looking for a low, subtle sound that's not loud, but not TOO quiet. Are clamps kosher, or is welding a "must"?

              More importantly, though, does anyone know what PA's emissions tests laws are? Do all vehicles get emissions tests, or is there a cut off where if you don't drive a certain number of miles, they don't make you get one? I thought I heard something like that, but I wanted to check, as a few of you guys are from PA.

              Thanks in advance.

              -Tommy
              tommy
              i do believe you guys get the dyno test in allentown, so you are going to need cats to pass the emmisions test........if you drive under 5,000 mi a year you get an emmisions exempt sticker, but most shops will still check to see if all the emmisions equipment is still there
              i reccomend a set of stock shorty headers on that lopo motor, a catted h pipe for a mustang or a mark7, some 2.5" ofset ofset mufflers, a pr of impala ss 2.5" tailpipes, a pr of mustang midpipes, 4 12" pieces of 2.5" exhaust, two turndowns, clamps and hangers.............you can also do the stock box duals with 90 towncar headers, or the 2.25" midpipes with stock 2" tails.......have done them a bunch of ways.........i'm me sometime i can give you more details........i just finished nicks grand marquis last wk, pics up in scotts automotive, we used a pr of used 2.25" tails with chrome tips on his car.......he lives in bethlehem, maybe you can catch up with him sometime........come to my shop sometime mang! would love to meet you, i'm a little over an hr away from you
              scott

              1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
              2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
              1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
              1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
              2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
              1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

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                #8
                hey Scott, what year Impalla SS tail pipes? like 95 or so? I might put tails on my car. Only because i want to put on flame throwers.

                Good welding will ensure a leak-free system, but a fully welded exhaust is a bitch because you cant just unbolt your mufflers, you have to drop the whole system.
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                  #9
                  yes...the late model RWD 94-96 Impala
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by mrltd
                    yes...the late model RWD 94-96 Impala
                    Thats what i thought, but i did not remember ever seeing a year on the application.
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                      #11
                      I would personally go with Flowmaster 40 series
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                        #12
                        meh, flowmasters. They sound OK and all but they have a hollow tinny sound and have a tendency to backfire and rumble a bit more than I personally care for. The Thrush turbos aren't obnoxious and are pretty cheap, Dynomax SuperTurbos are also nice. Summit mufflers are real cheap but mine are pretty darn quiet. Sounds just about stock noise level.
                        86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                        5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                        91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

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                          #13
                          I like the pro force mufflers on Nick's car...sounds reall good!
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by gadget73
                            meh, flowmasters. They sound OK and all but they have a hollow tinny sound and have a tendency to backfire and rumble a bit more than I personally care for. The Thrush turbos aren't obnoxious and are pretty cheap, Dynomax SuperTurbos are also nice. Summit mufflers are real cheap but mine are pretty darn quiet. Sounds just about stock noise level.
                            i went form 40s to 50's and it got rid of the hollow sound. a little more muffled, but still sounds good.
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                              #15
                              Awesome, I think I'm going with a slightly modded version of scott's suggestion, or something very much like it. Thanks guys.

                              Scott, I'll IM you sometime, mang. Thanks again.

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