Notices

no muffler

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 04:50 PM
  #1  
RustyWallace's Avatar
RustyWallace
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
no muffler

will no muffler hurt my 4.6 engine or not?
 
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 01:24 AM
  #2  
fordbeast_80's Avatar
fordbeast_80
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
From: South Dakota
no it has cats on it so the straight pipe should free up some power
 
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2004 | 07:09 PM
  #3  
RustyWallace's Avatar
RustyWallace
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
it would be raspy rite?
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 02:47 PM
  #4  
GasMonkey's Avatar
GasMonkey
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
what are the advantages and disadvantages of running without a muffler?

id figure mufflerless would free up alot more power than just going from stock to a better muffler.

hows it sound tho?
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 02:51 PM
  #5  
homer4.2's Avatar
homer4.2
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,214
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
sounds damn fine, i got no muffler and its the best to go
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 04:08 PM
  #6  
GasMonkey's Avatar
GasMonkey
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
i got a V8 5.0L i looove the way it sounds (especially since i used to have a toyota COROLLA) the engine sounds great, how would the exhuast sound without the muffler?

any CONS with having no muffler?
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2004 | 04:35 PM
  #7  
'87BroncoII's Avatar
'87BroncoII
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: rio "RATHOLE" New MExico
i have sucide exhaust i did my self all i have for exhaust on my BII is a cherry bomb muffler no cat it sounds like my 2.9L is a 5.0 and it gave me a noticible increase in power nothing to brag about but it works
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 02:20 PM
  #8  
dynocompe's Avatar
dynocompe
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Lloydminster, Sk, Canada
i have no mufflers on my 2003 5.4 l, sounds awesome, can be nice adn quiet if i want it to be and nice and loud i fi need it to be, best way to go, sounds great. I put a y pipe in to make it duals, i was scared goign true dual would be too loud. I put 2.5 inch pipe in with 3.5 inch tips
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 02:50 PM
  #9  
pizalm's Avatar
pizalm
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 247
Likes: 0
From: P-dot, Manitoba
I tool the muffler off my truck with a 302 the other day because it was rusted out and full of holes. I figured it wouldn't make much of a difference in noise but I was wrong. Before it was loud and now you can't talk standing next to the truck when it's on. It's way to loud now but it sounds like it's got HUGE ***** so it's ok i guess.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 07:44 PM
  #10  
GasMonkey's Avatar
GasMonkey
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
what about performance wise?

would i lose any backpressure or torque?
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 07:48 PM
  #11  
pizalm's Avatar
pizalm
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 247
Likes: 0
From: P-dot, Manitoba
I think as long as you have headers (or exhaust manifolds) it should be fine but I'm not sure.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 10:15 PM
  #12  
351M's Avatar
351M
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,161
Likes: 1
From: Prince George, B.C.
Cutting the muffler off will not hurt your truck. Mabey with open headers you might do some damage, but not with the manifolds.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
02Ford150
1997 - 2003 F150
2
Jul 24, 2013 02:16 AM
pamelbert
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
7
Feb 27, 2008 07:13 PM
rebocardo
Exhaust Systems
3
Jan 13, 2003 11:50 AM
bobbyboy
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
4
Jul 30, 2002 04:34 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:52 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE