#3862905 - 01/30/18 09:57 PM
Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03+ Panthers
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#3863017 - 01/30/18 10:38 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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Dude says he will post some tomorrow.
I saw one pic from the side and the tips appear to be properly mounted.
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#3863121 - 01/31/18 12:08 AM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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Of course, right after I buy the Impala SS tails...
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#3863297 - 01/31/18 09:08 AM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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They look like they could certainly work. The bends around the trunk pan look right. The concern would be for the watts link clearance since whale tailpipes aren't completely symmetric due to the placement of the watts link. This is demonstrated by the modifications needed to make the Impala pipes fit. The early Panther rear suspension is similar to a lot of "muscle cars" with the triangulated 4-link like a GM BBody, G-body, A-body, Ford Torino platform, etc.. And its known that tailpipes from those applications fit to varying degrees on a box/aero. The '98+ panthers with the parallel 4-link and watts-linkage are a bit more unique.
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#3863489 - 01/31/18 02:40 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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no replacement for displacement
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^^^That is my main concern especially with the metco watts linkage
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#3863753 - 01/31/18 06:55 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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Probably is the same issue with the impala tail pipes where the passenger side is not a problem but the driverside has to be cut in the mid point of the turn over the axle and weld and extension piece.
Im just saying.
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#3864289 - 02/01/18 06:57 AM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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no replacement for displacement
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If it,s only that ,it still less works that trying to make them from a to z ..ask me how I know 
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#3864297 - 02/01/18 07:30 AM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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If it,s only that ,it still less works that trying to make them from a to z ..ask me how I know And im agreeing. Just waiting for pics.
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#3865505 - 02/02/18 12:29 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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Any pics on this? I need my tailpipes redone. Thismight work out better if its doable.
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#3865657 - 02/02/18 02:42 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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I saw this posted on FB in a different group. I'm interested to see the pics as well. I've been wondering what the gain/difference is between conventional bends and mandrel bends over the axle.
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#3865673 - 02/02/18 03:01 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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no replacement for displacement
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I've been wondering what the gain/difference is between conventional bends and mandrel bends over the axle. Crush bends reduce the ID by quite alot on some area compare to mandrel bend at some point it may become a restriction .
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#3865769 - 02/02/18 05:19 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03 Panthers
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not to steal anything. but the impala ones fit with only that one issue over driver side. and what years are we talking
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#3865793 - 02/02/18 05:45 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03+ Panthers
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Any pics on this? I need my tailpipes redone. Original post edited with pictures.
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#3865841 - 02/02/18 06:32 PM
Re: Direct-fit 2.5" tailpipes for '03+ Panthers
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Fits but me myself not digging how low the tailpipes sit going under the trunk like that or am i seeing it wrong because of the picture.
Edited by ford05 (02/02/18 06:40 PM)
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