Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance SVT Exhaust on 95 SE

Ok, I've done the search and I wasn't able to come up with the answers to some of my questions. I know that in order to install the dual exhaust you also have to install a "hanger" on the passenger side for the other muffler.
1. What does it take to match up the SVT exhaust with a 95? (especially if the resonator has already been cut and another pipe welded?)
2. How does the removed resonator sound on the SVT exhaust? I want the lower sound but nothing obnoxious.
3. I'm planning on installing the SVT bumper, but until then do the SVT pipes clear the current 95 bumper?
4. Is installing it something I could do on my own (haven't worked too much on cars) or is it something a shop will do within a resonable price? Any clues on the price?

Thanks (sorry about the long post)

1. Takes a fabricated bracket, a hanger, and isolator that can be bought at a local Ford dealership. (no the bracket)
2. The removed resonator sounds pretty good. Example vid of SVT exhaust on my car w/ hi flow res.
3. Yes, your pipes will curve right underneath your bumper.
4. You can do it yourself. I did it myself with a torch (to heat the bolts at the front of the exhaust to remove it) The rest can be done with some adjustable pliers (to pop out the old hangers from the isolators) Then the SVT exhaust goes directly in its place (with the new hanger, bracket and isolator of course)

Looking at your site I love what you did to your car. I love the bumper of the SVT so that is what I plan on doing to mine. How much do you think it cost you to install the svt bumper? (labor and painting)
As of now it looks like it's going to get expensive to do this mod.
SVT Exhaust = $100 not including install
SVT Bumper = $450 without painting or installing
That look about right to you?

Actually the SVT rear bumper is about $800. I know it's insane. You might be able to find one in the Junk yard for about 450 though.

Yep, all looks correct. i got one hell of a deal though. I only paid 300 for my rear bumper.. But I installed everything myself. The collision shop i got the bumper through offered to paint it and install it for $150, but i suggest you just take it somewhere to get painted, then put it on yourself. It really isnt too difficult. Just save yourself some money.I see that you live in Toledo. If you want to travel north up I-75 about 35 miles, and If you have a truck, I'll sell you an extra SVT exhaust that I have for $75 (if u want)

I've got the SVT exhaust on my '95 LX, and I'm thrilled with it, especially for the $100 it cost me. Even with the standard bumper, just seeing the way those tailpipes snake down is cool.

If you don't feel like making your own custom bracket, you can use a rubber tie down strap to hold the pass. side muffler. I got a foot long one for 79 cents from the local hardware store.



Just clip one end of the strap to the underbody, wrap it around the hanger (where the isolator goes) and clip the other end to the underside of the car.

This will hold it long enough to drive to a muffler shop and have them weld on a hangar to the underside of the car.

What's the fabricated bracket do and where would I acquire this? Once I have all the parts can I just take it to a muffler shop and have them install it? I'm at school right now so I don't have the necessary means/time to do this on my own.

MIdnight95SE, once I get this figured out I'd be more than happy to buy the exhaust from you. The only problem would be picking it up seeing as I don't have a truck. I'll try to figure something out.

Nevermind about the fabricated bracket, there's a Howto on the website. I'm kinda p!ssed now b/c as I was looking at the pic posted of installing it with the cord, a guy I work with came and looked at my computer. He's 20 like me, and he says "you don't wanna put that on your car and be a ricer."

Don't go post crazy about the term "ricer" people, this posting isn't for that!!!! People see the word ricer in a post and opinions just fly off the handle.

I agree it looked like crap with those tips sticking out so a quick trip to the muffler shop and...