Exhaust ID/OD question

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Exhaust ID/OD question

SeaJay


Truck: 1986 F150 2wd 5.0 EFI

I’m building myself a custom exhaust, I’m fully capable of cutting and measuring myself.  But, I’d rather not be driving my truck around with a cut exhaust while I wait for parts.

I figured someone ought to know, what is either the ID or OD or both of the stock exhaust as seen circled in the picture above?  Specifically where the y-pipe enters the pre-cat

Thanks
1986 F150 5.0 EFI AOD 2WD Standard Cab 8' bed
1979 Monte Carlo 5.7L TH350 T-Top
2011 Infiniti G37X (3.7L 6-speed)
2013 Subaru Outback (The Turd, 10hp maybe)
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Re: Exhaust ID/OD question

Rembrant
I don't know for certain, but it's gotta be 2" or smaller, probably 1 7/8" or something like that. Can you slide under there with a Vernier caliper and measure the OD?

I just did some exhaust work on my 5.0 with 2.25" pipe, and I know the stock pipes are smaller than that....or at least they are in my memory lol. YMMV.
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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Re: Exhaust ID/OD question

Rusty_S85
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The Y-pipe I will be buying for my truck I was told its 2" at the manifold flange and 2 1/2" after the Y pipe merger.

I also recall Hedman headers telling me the collector on their 86-96 truck headers to be 2" as well.
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'63 Belair 2dr sdn - 283-4V, Powerglide transmission, 4.56:1
'78 Cougar XR7 - 351-2V, FMX transmission, 2.75:1 9inch
"Bruno" - '82 F150 Flareside - 302-2V, C6 transmission, 2.75:1 9inch, 31x10.50-15 BFG KO2