Ford Factory OEM Dual exhaust for the Cougar!!!!

[teamford]

I was helping a customer yesterday on a part for the exhuast system in his Cougar. I started scrolling page to page when I cam across the diagram of a dual exhaust setup. I had to do a double take when I looked at the description and it it said "Dual Exhaust, Cougar.S, 2.5L, Left and Right".

So feast your eyes below and look a the screen shots. I called Ford cataloging and they told me it was 57.15mm (2.25") in diameter. This is the same as the stock one correct? Well it comes in 3 parts, the center long pipe, and the left and right rear mufflers. Looks like you can get away with just the rear, look at the diagram and you will see where you can cut the existing pipe and just add the mufflers.

Anyone that thinks this will not work, please let me know.

Now to the good stuff.

http://teamfordlv.com/teamford/microcat/5230_CougarS_text.jpg
http://teamfordlv.com/teamford/microcat/5230_CougarS.jpg

To get prices, use this link. This is a kit for just the rear mufflers and attaching parts. CLICK HERE to get more info. (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=349481&siteid=214270&catalogid=4014)

[wadespencer99]

Interesting!

Not for the Cougar S though....that had the dual exhaust that exited out the center, or at least the concept car did.

[teamford]

I agree, but when was the last time you saw a conecpt car that looked the exact same as production? Just look at the Lincoln Zephry, and many other cars that look nothing like the concept.

They probably would never made that exhaust standard equipment anyway.

But you can clearly see this is an OEM dual exhaust setup for the Cougar.

[Pyro81]

That's almost exactly what the exhaust looks like on the 1/18th scale cougar models.

[DanG]

Now what about the Cougar S badge and UIM plate? :cover:

[GrandMasterKhan]

that would the exhaust which the production Cougar S 'would have gotten' provided the car was produced.

[bensenvill]

out of curiousity, is this in any way different than the contour svt exhaust?

[bensenvill]

also note in the photo that its a 2-bolt flange... not a 3-bolt like the later cougars.

[teamford]

Now what about the Cougar S badge and UIM plate? :cover:


UIM Emblem
http://www.newcougar.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1000832#post1000832

Rear tail emblem
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=335298&siteid=214270&catalogid=4014

[teamford]

out of curiousity, is this in any way different than the contour svt exhaust?

I wold say different in one major way. The tips or more towards the inside of the vehicle, to make room for the small portion of the rear cover that wraps around. And these are OVAL tips, not round like the SVT.

And the branch off is located in a different spot, and the SVT is a one peice unit, this is 3.

[teamford]

also note in the photo that its a 2-bolt flange... not a 3-bolt like the later cougars.

But it looks like you can get away with just using the rear mufflers, you could probably splice the existing pipe at the rear just like in the photo. That way you do not have to but the expensive center pipe, and it will keep the 2-bolt, 3-bolt flange setup currently on the vehicle.

[GrandMasterKhan]

regardless this belongs in the 2.5L section.

Is this unit even available for sale?

[teamford]

regardless this belongs in the 2.5L section.

Is this unit even available for sale?

I would not have posted it, or offered it as a kit unless I could get them. There are like 27 kits left.

This belongs in both the 3.0 and 2.5 section you ask me. I mean if you upgrading to a 3.0 don't you think you should add a dual exhuast for better breathing?

[LinkMan]

Are the two rear mufflers completely different?

The drawing of the left one looks exactly like what my stock looked like when I swapped it off, but the diagram of the right one is not the same as, or even a mirror image of, the left one.

[Tygerr]

Yes. You should add dual exhuast if you are going with a 3.0, but not a crappy OEM version of dual exhaust.

[GrandMasterKhan]

:crazy: For $499.99 there are MUCH better options!!! especially since this is only an add on rear section.

IMO is not worth. Cool as it may be...

I picked up a 2.5" single borla exhaust from trubendz for $410, the aluminzied is only 300 or so. I would handily keep this even for my 3.0.

[teamford]

I am just here to let you guys in on some OEM secrects. Some may want it, you never know.

[BigBalledOX]

I am just here to let you guys in on some OEM secrects. Some may want it, you never know.

I don't think I'll ever pick one up, but I do appreciate you letting us know about it Bill.

Jeez, dude tries to do something nice and everyone yells at him about it . . .

[Bigoudi]

Yea, come on guys. There are people out there (or even here) that would love a factory, quiet, dual exhaust system. I know I'm half-way interested. Now is that price for the entire exhaust, or just the rear section?

Thanks a bunch Bill, keep 'em coming please :)

Greg

[wadespencer99]

Are the two rear mufflers completely different?

The drawing of the left one looks exactly like what my stock looked like when I swapped it off, but the diagram of the right one is not the same as, or even a mirror image of, the left one.


Those are the resonators. The muffler is center mounted, and yes, they do look different. I noticed that too.


If I happened to find another Cougar to replace my wife's Focus, I'd buy this kit for it. She hates how loud mine is (and I only have a Borla). It would be perfect in that situation.

Nice find Bill :)

[Tygerr]

I don't think I'll ever pick one up, but I do appreciate you letting us know about it Bill.

Jeez, dude tries to do something nice and everyone yells at him about it . . .

I wasn't yelling if you were referring to me. Just stating a point ;)

[bensenvill]

Yea, come on guys. There are people out there (or even here) that would love a factory, quiet, dual exhaust system. I know I'm half-way interested. Now is that price for the entire exhaust, or just the rear section?

Thanks a bunch Bill, keep 'em coming please :)

Greg

yup, I can tell you bills getting a call from me tomorrow... I feel like my cars a traffic ticket waiting to happen [let alone the torture I've put my neighbors through].

this might be of interest to some of the autox guys because techincally, this is a stock part.

[tr0nic]

Wow! Never thought i'd see a cougar having dual stock exhaust.

So how did this work? Ford designed the exhaust, had a ton of kits made and they have been sitting in some random warehouse for 7 years?

Good eye in picking up on the exhaust though! Looks cool. It is too bad i'm going for nearly straight pipe exaust on the cougars - otherwise I would grab one up!

[Bigoudi]

Does anyone have that spy-shot of the Cougar with what appears to be this exhaust? This was years back...

Greg

[Joemm]

yup, I can tell you bills getting a call from me tomorrow... I feel like my cars a traffic ticket waiting to happen [let alone the torture I've put my neighbors through].

this might be of interest to some of the autox guys because techincally, this is a stock part.

Just a few thoughts/points:

As an option, the Borla single exit is pretty close to stock quiet with just a touch of growl. It has staight through mufflers and less drastic piping bends meaning, it flow better than stock. Borla had 'em some on closeout for like $300 shipped.

Regarding the autocross, even in stock catagory you can change the exhaust from the catback. The only restriction is noise level, which is an "at event" judgement call, and the exhaust must exit behind the driver.

Technically and per the Ford Shop Manual, the Cougar has a front and rear muffler and no resonator. Resonators are commonly flow through units having perforated piping surrounded by sound absorbing material.

[Drewmanfu0]

I want one bad but the price is TOO steep.

[fordrule]

good find bill.. probs to u

[DemonSVT]

That definitely is a neat find from an information standpoint.

However back in reality...

Why the hell would you want to put on POS stock baffled mufflers and pay exorbitant OEM prices to do it? That would be a stellar waste of money compared to other options IMNSHO.

[Kaioshin]

Why the hell would you want to put on POS stock baffled mufflers and pay exorbitant OEM prices to do it? That would be a stellar waste of money compared to other options IMNSHO.


Not from a collector's standpoint. :shrug:

Shows how close Ford was to making the S. :eek:

[teamford]

Here is a link to the exhaust I listed above. It was installed be a German NECO member. Let me know what you think.

http://sknetworks.de/st200.wmv

[StealthyWeasel]

oh wow thats actually pretty cool! and not bad sounding!

[Drewmanfu0]

That sounds really nice, thinking about getting one now. Is that the full kit or just the rear mufflers, did he order the long pipe too?

[teamford]

That sounds really nice, thinking about getting one now. Is that the full kit or just the rear mufflers, did he order the long pipe too?

He did not order the long pipe, just the 2 rear sections and the attaching hardware. I am still trying to get more info from the guy. I am trying to restructure the price. I guess with just hanger I can get away with $450, plus S&H.