An exhaust upgrade is second only to buying new wheels when it comes to altering a Ford Mustang. It doesn't matter if you are only exchanging them mid-pipes or replace the system completely, Mustang owners have one common goal: An exhaust system that lasts and sounds great. The only way to make sure this will happen is to improve on the current exhaust system. So, what are the elements of the exhaust system in a Ford Mustang?

The mustang exhaust system contains more that just nuts and bolts in its construction and performance. Among the most important functions the mustang exhaust system performs includes: moving hot exhaust gases coming out from your car, limiting noise output, and reducing exhaust emissions. This exhaust system is key to improving overall engine performance because it allows you to increase air flow through the engine faster.

How does the exhaust accomplish this? It is accomplished by pushing the gases that come from the engine through the pipes and muffler, on its way out of the car. There are three components in the mustang exhaust system. Every Mustang has the same set-up, no matter when it was made. I recommend strongly that you upgrade the headers and change to cat-back exhaust, which will not only improve your performance, but also the sound level and fuel efficiency often times.

The manifolds are first of the components and are attached to the exhaust ports of the engine. Manifolds funnel exhaust gases from the cylinders to an exhaust passage mid-pipe. The manifolds are occasionally referred to as mustang headers, and although they perform the same functions, are not exactly the same thing. While a manifold usually has many holes coming together into a common chamber, headers generally have tubes that curve and join the exhaust ports to the exhaust pipe. This allows gases to easily glide into the pipe as opposed to smashing through the ports.

The next component, which is something included in each and every mustang exhaust, is the mid-pipe. when the gases depart the manifold, this is where they go. Equalization of exhaust pulses is the main purpose of having this. They are bursts of exhaust from the engine to the pipe, which allows the engine to produce more power while also helping the system run more efficiently.

The third component is called the mustang catback. The catback bolts on at the back of the catalytic converters. The assembly consists of the mufflers and the tailpipes. This is the final destination of the vicious gases from your engine. There are several aftermarket performance updates associated with headers, exhaust, and intake that are available. Your best source can be found by clicking the links within this article or resource box.