87 exhaust y?

**87anger** · 06-20-2012, 01:00 AM

On an 87 Ranger with a 2.9 what is after the y-pipe? Is it a Y that goes single inlet into a cat? Or is the Y built into the cat with single outlet? The idiot PO of the truck just welded on a plate with 2 pipes coming off of it with cherry bombs. Used to set off my buddies honda's car alarm which was the only benefit.

Anyway im gonna fix it with a cat and/or Y from a junkyard and I want to know how the stock exhaust is ran. Also it is a 2.5in pipe right? Gonna order a Flowmaster from summit and want to know what size to get.

Oh and pics would be VERY helpful.

Explorin94 · 06-20-2012, 07:48 AM

IIRC after the "Y" pipe there should be 2 cats then a short pipe in to the muffler and then the tailpipe. I can't find the picture that would explain it the right way. The cat will bolt onto the "Y" pipe at the front of the cat. Hope that helps.

**87anger** · 06-20-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Explorin94

IIRC after the "Y" pipe there should be 2 cats then a short pipe in to the muffler and then the tailpipe. I can't find the picture that would explain it the right way. The cat will bolt onto the "Y" pipe at the front of the cat. Hope that helps.

Okay so what you are saying is that there is the Y pipe( bolts to the manifolds) ,then a cat or 2 that bolts to that, and the rest of the system after that right? Just wanted to be sure that the 2-into-1 pipe was integrated into the cat, not a separate peice that bolts to the Y then to the cat.

**jhammel85** · 06-20-2012, 03:47 PM

Yup, there are two cats, stacked. You can most likely get away with just 1 cat though.

Heres a pic of what's stock:

Frankly, if I had a blank canvas infront of me, like you do, I'd just buy the 1st cat with the flange and work from there with the exhaust piping. It's cheaper and from what I've read on here, still legal outside of CA.

**87anger** · 06-22-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jhammel85

Yup, there are two cats, stacked. You can most likely get away with just 1 cat though.

Heres a pic of what's stock:

Frankly, if I had a blank canvas infront of me, like you do, I'd just buy the 1st cat with the flange and work from there with the exhaust piping. It's cheaper and from what I've read on here, still legal outside of CA.

Ya thats perfect man thank you. Was planning on doing just that. Since we have to have a damn cat.

Ill be heading to the junkyard and picking one up, then ill get my flowmaster and get this done right.

**87anger** · 06-28-2012, 01:06 AM

Well im finally geared up and ready to buy my flowmaster... but one problem... which 40 series do I get?

On summit they list the regular 40, delta flow 40, and super 40.
Whats the difference? I like it loud but not annoying so i wanted a 40... just dont know what is best for my little 2.9.

Explorin94 · 06-28-2012, 08:25 AM

They all have different sounds. I have the Delta on my 02 F150 and it is a quieter muffler than the regular 40 series.

**87anger** · 06-28-2012, 09:57 PM

Okay, so im either gonna get the regular or the super, I think.
Supposedly the super is more aggressive. The super is $20 more so im assumuing that its probably bettern some way.
Anyone have experiece with these?

Explorin94 · 06-29-2012, 07:17 AM

Guess I should have added that I have the 40 series on my 85 GT and you won't hear any complaints from me.

**87anger** · 07-04-2012, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the input. I ordere the original 40 for $64 and it shipped monday. Im so exited! Ill let ya know if it sounds good.

06-20-2012, 01:00 AM	#1
87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	87 exhaust y? On an 87 Ranger with a 2.9 what is after the y-pipe? Is it a Y that goes single inlet into a cat? Or is the Y built into the cat with single outlet? The idiot PO of the truck just welded on a plate with 2 pipes coming off of it with cherry bombs. Used to set off my buddies honda's car alarm which was the only benefit. Anyway im gonna fix it with a cat and/or Y from a junkyard and I want to know how the stock exhaust is ran. Also it is a 2.5in pipe right? Gonna order a Flowmaster from summit and want to know what size to get. Oh and pics would be VERY helpful. __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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06-20-2012, 07:48 AM	#2
Explorin94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Il. Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Trail Slut Posts: 2,137 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	IIRC after the "Y" pipe there should be 2 cats then a short pipe in to the muffler and then the tailpipe. I can't find the picture that would explain it the right way. The cat will bolt onto the "Y" pipe at the front of the cat. Hope that helps. __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS
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06-20-2012, 03:47 PM	#4
jhammel85 Capt. Slow Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South NJ Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9 V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver / Off Road from time to time Posts: 3,158 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (3)	Yup, there are two cats, stacked. You can most likely get away with just 1 cat though. Heres a pic of what's stock: Frankly, if I had a blank canvas infront of me, like you do, I'd just buy the 1st cat with the flange and work from there with the exhaust piping. It's cheaper and from what I've read on here, still legal outside of CA. __________________ -1987 Ranger 4x4- 3" Body Lift, 2.9 V6, A4LD auto, Manual Hubs, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, 30x9.5R15 A/T, 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 Wheels
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06-28-2012, 01:06 AM	#6
87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	Well im finally geared up and ready to buy my flowmaster... but one problem... which 40 series do I get? On summit they list the regular 40, delta flow 40, and super 40. Whats the difference? I like it loud but not annoying so i wanted a 40... just dont know what is best for my little 2.9. __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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06-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
Explorin94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Il. Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Trail Slut Posts: 2,137 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	They all have different sounds. I have the Delta on my 02 F150 and it is a quieter muffler than the regular 40 series. __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS
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06-28-2012, 09:57 PM	#8
87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	Okay, so im either gonna get the regular or the super, I think. Supposedly the super is more aggressive. The super is $20 more so im assumuing that its probably bettern some way. Anyone have experiece with these? __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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06-29-2012, 07:17 AM	#9
Explorin94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Il. Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Trail Slut Posts: 2,137 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	Guess I should have added that I have the 40 series on my 85 GT and you won't hear any complaints from me. __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS
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07-04-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the input. I ordere the original 40 for $64 and it shipped monday. Im so exited! Ill let ya know if it sounds good. __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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