2dr Falcon Wagon exhaust

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    Rpf2727 New Member

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    Hi
    Looking to install a dual exhaust kit in a 64 2dr falcon wagon. 302, manual t10, using Doug’s tri y headers. Looked around the net and didn’t see much out there. Hoping someone here has first hand information on a kit that can be recommended.
    Thanks rpf2727
     
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    KevinVarnes Well-Known Member

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    I don't know if you are going to find an off the shelf kit that is just going to bolt on. Waldron's has OEM style systems for your car, but they only list a singe exhaust for the V8. I think you are going to either have to farm this out to an exhaust shop or buy a bunch of different mandrel bends and make your own.
     
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    Probably a long shot I know.
     
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    Buy mandrel bent tubing pieces and make it up your self. I have done this on a few cars now and like the results.

    More work but I have exactly what I want.

    Almost any falcon, mustang or other dual exhaust system will work as a starting point and then with a little cutting and fitting you should have what you want.

    With the exception of the tail pipes as most wagons have the spare tire in the back on one side or the other.
     
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    Thanks,
    I think your right.
     
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    Your welcome, I would think that 2" OD tubing would work fine with your engine and may fit better in some areas then 2.5" OD. I can get some shots of the exhaust on our 56 chevelle if you would like?
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Wouldn't a kit for a Mustang work for this? They are essentially the same underneath and since you have the manifolds in it's a pretty straightforward installation.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    I would like that. You know, just for s’s and g’s:)
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    56 chevelle? I'd be interested in seeing that! :whistle:
     
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    OK type - o LOL

    But I use to have a 57 4 dr wagon it was my first car and it was not every old ....

    And I had a 56 2 dr post while stationed in Hawaii - buy I meant to type 65 - 65 :)

    Always had a co-worked proof read my reports and instructions I wrote.
     
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    No wait - OrthmannJ - this was a test to see who was paying attention - yea that's it!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    :biglaugh:Sounds right...
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Daryl65--you forgot your first lesson in boot camp (at least in the boot camp I went to, it was first): paying attention to simple detail!o_O
     
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    So for a 65 Falcon wagon dual exhaust - it will be very difficult to find a kit as the wagons and rancheros only cam with factory single exhaust. That said, the solution I propose is what I did for my 69 302 set up. I had a shop that custom bends pipe to replicate what was on the driver's side and mirror image that onto the passenger side giving them some artistic license to package the tail pipes in a factory location (exiting behind the rear wheels), given there is a spare tire wheel well on the right side. Worked out well. Would recommend the walker 16" stainless mufflers (assuming you are building a stainless system), with the 1 7/8" diameter if you are still anyway stock on the engine build. Stock small block ford motors with an automatic transmission don't like large diameter exhaust pipes unless you are turning some higher RPMs. I kept mine at he stock diameter and rebuilt my 302 as a 230 HP "J" code set up as offered in 1968. Good reliable performance with a nice respectable rumble at idle and a healthy note at highway speeds without being over bearing. . .
     

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