Installing a performance exhaust system of some sort has been a long, time-honored tradition in the late-model side of the Mustang hobby. For both Fox and SN-95 5.0s and 4.6s, a plethora of aftermarket systems are available.
A quick review is in order to see how to install a basic system that replaces the stock setup from behind the catalytic converters to the tailpipe. What does it take? Not much when you're talking about fitting a Bassani after-cat system such as the one we installed on a supercharged '95 GT owned by Dave Deis.
There's a simple reason for the ease with which a Bassani system is put on a Mustang: quality. We stopped in at DB Performance Engineering, a shop we've known about for several years that works on both late-model and vintage Mustang iron, and Danny Banh had the Bassani system on the car in less than two hours.
Even better, Danny's shop is a distributor for Bassani equipment, so it's truly a one-stop affair to get a Bassani system on your car in the SoCal area. There are several applications of Bassani systems for late-model 5.0s and 4.6s, as well as different setups for '94-'98 round-body SN-95s and '99-'04 square-edge cars due to the unique rear fascias of the two body styles.
Installation highlights and details on SN-95 applications follow. You can also visit Bassani's Web site (www.bassani.com) for specific details on part numbers and applications for other Mustangs.
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 1. Two tailpipes and two...  1. Two tailpipes and two mufflers--Bassani's after-cat exhaustsystem is as simple as can be. Installation hardware is included toattach it to the H-pipe, as well as a pair of clamps to join themufflers and tailpipes in front of the rear axle. The rest of the systeminstalls using all the car's existing hangers. This system for '94-'955.0s carries PN 50945S. Because hangers for the tailpipes are orienteddifferently, there are two basic systems for pre-'99 SN-95s and thecurrent '99-'03 car. |
 2. Begin removing the stock...  2. Begin removing the stock system by loosening the hangers thathold the system in place right behind the mufflers. |
 3. Loosen and remove the...  3. Loosen and remove the four bolts that hold the mufflers inplace to the H-pipe. |