What is the size of the exhaust on a Lincoln LS?
Muffler Inlet Diameter: 2.5″. Muffler Outlet Diameter: 2.5″. Muffler Body Length: 14″. Muffler Overall Length: 21″.
How much hp will a exhaust add?
Everything that comes before the muffler, where the pressure is greatest and performance potential is highest, will remain tight and congested. MagnaFlow, an aftermarket exhaust manufacturer, says that its customers can expect horsepower gains of around 10 percent (which is a pretty commonly-quoted figure).
Does muffler delete increase hp?
Pros of Muffler Delete System It is easy to understand why a muffler delete system can prove beneficial to older cars or old race cars. It not only makes the vehicle sound more muscular, but the horsepower and torque gains at high speed are hard to ignore.
How much horsepower does a Chevy Mark VIII have?
The 4.6 L (280 cu in) V8 produced 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) at 5500 rpm and 285 lb⋅ft (386 N⋅m) of torque at 4500 rpm and required premium grade 91-octane fuel for optimum performance. Handling the V8’s power was the 4R70W 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The Mark VIII’s rear axle ratio was 3.08:1.
What kind of suspension does a Ford Mark VIII have?
The Mark VIII featured a short-long arm (SLA) four-wheel independent suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars and a standard computer-controlled air suspension with sensors to automatically lower the ride height at high speed, enhancing the car’s aerodynamics.
What size gear carrier for Mark VIII?
The Mark VIII center section should be used. You will likely be changing the final drive ratio so the ring and pinion will have to be changed anyway. Most FFR builders opt for the 3.55 but in my case I chose the 3.73. You disassemble the Mark differential, buy a set of gears and buy a used 8.8 Posi Carrier.
Is the stock Mark VIII engine better than the 96-98 Cobra?
Even though the stock Mark VIII engine makes less hp than the 96-98 Cobra. I believe the better flowing exhaust (no pre-cat exhaust manifolds along w/ the FFR J-pipe/Cat converter/4 into 4) will provide a good boost in power and extend the power band higher into the RPM range.