Change just the Muffler? Will it work?
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Change just the Muffler? Will it work?
I own a 98 Explorer w/ 5.0 302. i ouwld like to loosen up the exhaust a bit to get a slightly, i emphasize slightly throatier sound and allow the engine to breathe a bit, any suggestions of muffler or is there more needed to be done?
Thank you in advance,
Chad
Thank you in advance,
Chad
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From: Topsfield, MA
Change just the Muffler? Will it work?
A 50 series is a muffler that will be fairly loud outside, but quiet inside. I can't even hear mine with the windows up and the radio at a normal level.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
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From: Prescott, AZ area
Change just the Muffler? Will it work?
I was told by a muffler shop guy that late-model Fords are notoriously bad for having excessively restrictive mufflers and exhaust systems. I replaced just the muffler on my `99 F150 with a Flowmaster 40-series and got two mpg better.
