Dual left exhaust pipes

[AK1131]

My 1986 MkIV is equipped with dual exhaust on the left side. I have seen a couple other MkIV's with this feature. Looks like it is period to the mid 80' models. I have also seen it on Bristols. Personally, I like it. A very nice departure from all the plastics. Does anyone know the history of this design?
   
   Thanks,
   AK1131
   
   

[Mark IV]

The carbed cars had these, the mid 86 on fuel injected cars got the single left/right pipes. As the USA cars had to "piggyback" on the Mustang certification for EPA, Autokraft was limited as to what they could do to emissions related systems.

[jbottini]

thanks Rickers

[AK1131]

Thank you Mark IV. I knew you would have the answer.[]

[ak1087]

I have the same setup on my MKIV, AK1087.  I am looking for a source to buy a proper dual exhaust setup like on the '87 & later cars.  I don't need the cats, just the proper mufflers & head & tailpipes.  Anyone know where I could get one?

[AK1161]

Just had the engine and exhaust system rebuilt by Wealden Engineering and it is quite simply a work of art with hand built headers and boxes and 1 3/4'' stianless tube. Sounds amazing and recommend you get in touch with Frank Catt.
   info@wealdenengineer.co.uk
   Picis to follow

[AK1161]

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[marklotus]

I have AK1121, which is a US spec carb car.  It came with a single exhaust system with dual outlets on the left sde.  I was able to convert to a true dual exhaust system with a muffler under each side(door).  I utilized the original polished tips for the tips of the new system, one tip at each side.