Muffler of Choice??

IN2FORD · 12-17-2003, 04:53 PM

Well I just bought a 95 Explorer and it's time to start the transformation!!

What is the muffler of choice for everyone?

Show some pictures of how it the exhaust pipe exits if you can.

IN2FORD
Barry

**MONMIX** · 12-17-2003, 06:18 PM

I have a Flowmaster SUV 50

Quiet at idle
nice rumble between 2 & 3k rpm
loud when you stomp on it.

I have mine exiting just under the bumper so there is no visible pipe exit.

( nothing to bang my shin on either !

)

*alphabets13* · 12-17-2003, 06:21 PM

i love my Gibson. has a nice side exit too.

95XLTWithSubs · 12-17-2003, 07:48 PM

I also have the Flowmaster 50. I really like it. It doesn't make my X sound like the monster truck it isn't, but it has a great sound when you rev the engine or are accelerating.

I just have the exhaust in the stock position [well it was in the stock position until some girl rear-ended me and shoved her cavalier where my exhaust happened to be] with a Ractive tip on it.

burnin_up · 12-17-2003, 07:54 PM

v8 or v6?

i have the flowmaster 40 on mine...not too noticeable in the cab, loud when i mash it, sounds good, blah blah blah.

you can kind of see it in this one

IN2FORD · 12-17-2003, 10:34 PM

I have had plenty of FLowmasters in the past...most likely go with the the 50 series Flowmaster. I usually bought the 40 series in the past, but I want to keep this one a little quieter.

Thanks again for the info!!
Barry
IN2FORD

*expo5.0* · 12-17-2003, 10:38 PM

i have a v8 but i know that if you did this set up with the same muffler on your 95 ohv it would sound straight. the muffler is the dual in dual out 2.5" magnaflow (you should stick to 2.25" pipes though- just have them welded to fit them into the holes)

*expo5.0* · 12-17-2003, 10:39 PM

the magnaflow is quieter than 40 series too

mmsdrummer · 12-17-2003, 10:51 PM

burnin up, is that at the plattsmouth airport?

*TAS98xlt* · 12-17-2003, 11:12 PM

Flowmaster 4 sale-->here

burnin_up · 12-17-2003, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mmsdrummer
burnin up, is that at the plattsmouth airport?

sure is!

*Hokie* · 12-17-2003, 11:26 PM

Bought: 2.5" Magnaflow + resonator (NEEDED!)

Would buy: Flowie 50 series

Bushw@cker · 12-17-2003, 11:32 PM

Magnaflow here. Sounds pretty good from the outside, nice tone on the inside. It sounds best up to around 2000 rpm, anything after that it will start to sound V6y but it stills sounds good. 2.25 in pipe. Like Hokie said, a resonator might be nice. Mine resonates a bit but its not bad. It used to resonate a lot more because the pipe didn't have enough hangers on it. I took it back and got another hanger installed and it made it better. I still wonder if I would have liked the Flowmaster 50 series better. It was cheaper too. But, from what I have heard the Magnaflow gives better performance. Whatever is your preference. I really don't think you can wrong with either.

*EDIT* I will get a pic of my setup up tomorrow. It might be little dirty because I went into the mountains and the snow + lava rock they throw on the road.

*Hokie* · 12-17-2003, 11:35 PM

I think my nasty resonance was due to the short pipe length (Sport) and the 2.5" diameter. I didn't want to get a 2.25" pipe b/c that was stock (On SOHC)

Bushw@cker · 12-17-2003, 11:37 PM

I didn't know that SOHC stock pipe was 2.25". I guess it doesn't need to be that big on an OHV.

Nicaraguense · 12-17-2003, 11:50 PM

But, what to do with that 3" exit. I mean, does that force me to do a new tail pipe? If so, ¿Do I have to buy a cat back or would it be cheaper to have a muffler shop put me in just a tail pipe?

Bushw@cker · 12-17-2003, 11:56 PM

Don't they make a 50 that doesn't have a 3" exit? They have like 2.5" and 2.25" I assume.

Nicaraguense · 12-18-2003, 12:05 AM

I just cannot afford it. ¿How much is a whole system?

Bushw@cker · 12-18-2003, 12:21 AM

Ah, I see. Is this what you are looking at http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/cg...er/524703.html Thats the bolt on setup Flowmaster makes for your explorer, and I see it has a 3" out. Well, that is definitely cheaper then what I got quoted for 2.25" 50 series custom at a muffler shop. They wanted $275. I see your dilemma now. Hmmm. Well I sure something could be fabricated up to go from 3" to 2.5". You may be able to buy an adpater to go from 3" to 2.5" but I don't know if that would be the best move. Someone with more expertise should step in and give a chime.

burnin_up · 12-18-2003, 12:25 AM

i got my flowmaster 40 muffler, new 2.5" piping, and 2.5" stainless tip installed for less than $200. Shop around and you can probably get the price down to how much you want to spend. You can even buy the muffler you want online or wherever, and most shops will install it for you.

just wanting to shove a new muffler into your current pipes? depending on how drastic the size difference is, someone can weld it in for you with little thought...but might affect performance and such

12-17-2003, 04:53 PM	#1
IN2FORD Wannabe Elite Explorer Cookeville, TN 1996 Explorer Bullitt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 175 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Muffler of Choice?? Well I just bought a 95 Explorer and it's time to start the transformation!! What is the muffler of choice for everyone? Show some pictures of how it the exhaust pipe exits if you can. IN2FORD Barry __________________ IN2FORD Barry 1996 Ford Explorer 2wd XLT My Truck #2 Mountaineer conversion with the Mercury emblem removed, 18x9 and 18x10 Mustang Bullitt wheels, Ford Motorsport Headers, Lowered 1.5", Bullitt Gas Door, Tint SOLD 1995 Explorer 4x4 XLT My Truck TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, Mellowtone Muffler, TPS Mod,T.C. Mod, Tint, Transgo Kit, 17" Cobra Wheels, 265/70/17 Michelin, Ole Man Emu shocks

12-17-2003, 06:18 PM	#2
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,821 Vehicle Specs	I have a Flowmaster SUV 50 Quiet at idle nice rumble between 2 & 3k rpm loud when you stomp on it. I have mine exiting just under the bumper so there is no visible pipe exit. ( nothing to bang my shin on either ! ) __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

12-17-2003, 07:48 PM	#4
95XLTWithSubs Wannabe Elite Explorer Indianapolis, IN '95 XLT Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 82 Vehicle Specs	I also have the Flowmaster 50. I really like it. It doesn't make my X sound like the monster truck it isn't, but it has a great sound when you rev the engine or are accelerating. I just have the exhaust in the stock position [well it was in the stock position until some girl rear-ended me and shoved her cavalier where my exhaust happened to be] with a Ractive tip on it. __________________ '95 XLT with Subs

12-17-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
burnin_up Wannabe Elite Explorer Beaver Lake, NE...Tucson, AZ '01 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 779 Vehicle Specs	v8 or v6? i have the flowmaster 40 on mine...not too noticeable in the cab, loud when i mash it, sounds good, blah blah blah. you can kind of see it in this one __________________ Go Huskers! Cardomain Page Hunka Hunka Burnin_Up.

12-17-2003, 10:34 PM	#6
IN2FORD Wannabe Elite Explorer Cookeville, TN 1996 Explorer Bullitt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 175 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have had plenty of FLowmasters in the past...most likely go with the the 50 series Flowmaster. I usually bought the 40 series in the past, but I want to keep this one a little quieter. Thanks again for the info!! Barry IN2FORD __________________ IN2FORD Barry 1996 Ford Explorer 2wd XLT My Truck #2 Mountaineer conversion with the Mercury emblem removed, 18x9 and 18x10 Mustang Bullitt wheels, Ford Motorsport Headers, Lowered 1.5", Bullitt Gas Door, Tint SOLD 1995 Explorer 4x4 XLT My Truck TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, Mellowtone Muffler, TPS Mod,T.C. Mod, Tint, Transgo Kit, 17" Cobra Wheels, 265/70/17 Michelin, Ole Man Emu shocks

12-17-2003, 06:21 PM	#3
alphabets13 Elite Explorer 2004 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,441 Vehicle Specs	i love my Gibson. has a nice side exit too.

12-17-2003, 10:38 PM	#7
expo5.0 Elite Explorer Red Wing, MN 1996 xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,306 Vehicle Specs	i have a v8 but i know that if you did this set up with the same muffler on your 95 ohv it would sound straight. the muffler is the dual in dual out 2.5" magnaflow (you should stick to 2.25" pipes though- just have them welded to fit them into the holes) Attached Images __________________ C43 ///AMG 390/440 @ wheels + tasteful show ICE and cosmetics Explorer Roadster- 5.0, bags, all one-off body, hasn't moved in 3 years- parting out. Tahoe and G35x daily drivers- stockish Specialized S-works and p2, Giant Trance X, Marin Pine Mountain

12-17-2003, 10:39 PM	#8
expo5.0 Elite Explorer Red Wing, MN 1996 xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,306 Vehicle Specs	the magnaflow is quieter than 40 series too Attached Images __________________ C43 ///AMG 390/440 @ wheels + tasteful show ICE and cosmetics Explorer Roadster- 5.0, bags, all one-off body, hasn't moved in 3 years- parting out. Tahoe and G35x daily drivers- stockish Specialized S-works and p2, Giant Trance X, Marin Pine Mountain

12-17-2003, 10:51 PM	#9
mmsdrummer Wannabe Elite Explorer PJ, Iowa 2002 Sport & 1992 XLT Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 288 Vehicle Specs	burnin up, is that at the plattsmouth airport? __________________ 1970 R-code Mach I 2002 Ex. Sport

12-17-2003, 11:12 PM	#10
TAS98xlt Out of mod money San Diego,CA '98 XLT 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 Vehicle Specs	Flowmaster 4 sale-->here __________________ Ted 1998 5.0 XLT Engine Bay Interior Underbody

12-17-2003, 11:26 PM	#12
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	Bought: 2.5" Magnaflow + resonator (NEEDED!) Would buy: Flowie 50 series __________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

12-17-2003, 11:32 PM	#13
Bushw@cker Wannabe Elite Explorer Oregon '97 XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	Magnaflow here. Sounds pretty good from the outside, nice tone on the inside. It sounds best up to around 2000 rpm, anything after that it will start to sound V6y but it stills sounds good. 2.25 in pipe. Like Hokie said, a resonator might be nice. Mine resonates a bit but its not bad. It used to resonate a lot more because the pipe didn't have enough hangers on it. I took it back and got another hanger installed and it made it better. I still wonder if I would have liked the Flowmaster 50 series better. It was cheaper too. But, from what I have heard the Magnaflow gives better performance. Whatever is your preference. I really don't think you can wrong with either. EDIT I will get a pic of my setup up tomorrow. It might be little dirty because I went into the mountains and the snow + lava rock they throw on the road. __________________ 1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L OHV K&N Intake BBK Throttle Body Apten Performance Chip IMCO Performance Muffler

12-17-2003, 11:35 PM	#14
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	I think my nasty resonance was due to the short pipe length (Sport) and the 2.5" diameter. I didn't want to get a 2.25" pipe b/c that was stock (On SOHC) __________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

12-17-2003, 11:37 PM	#15
Bushw@cker Wannabe Elite Explorer Oregon '97 XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	I didn't know that SOHC stock pipe was 2.25". I guess it doesn't need to be that big on an OHV. __________________ 1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L OHV K&N Intake BBK Throttle Body Apten Performance Chip IMCO Performance Muffler

12-17-2003, 11:50 PM	#16
Nicaraguense Wannabe Elite Explorer Jonesboro, AR 2000 4Dr XLT 4WD 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 588 Vehicle Specs	I think I want a Fowie But, what to do with that 3" exit. I mean, does that force me to do a new tail pipe? If so, ¿Do I have to buy a cat back or would it be cheaper to have a muffler shop put me in just a tail pipe? __________________ 2000 XLT 4 dr 4x4 4.0 SOHC, 3.73 positrac gears. TT, AZ Shackles, Home made K&N Filter Charger, PFC Brakes, 32 x 11.50 Mud kings.

12-17-2003, 11:56 PM	#17
Bushw@cker Wannabe Elite Explorer Oregon '97 XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	Don't they make a 50 that doesn't have a 3" exit? They have like 2.5" and 2.25" I assume. __________________ 1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L OHV K&N Intake BBK Throttle Body Apten Performance Chip IMCO Performance Muffler

12-18-2003, 12:05 AM	#18
Nicaraguense Wannabe Elite Explorer Jonesboro, AR 2000 4Dr XLT 4WD 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 588 Vehicle Specs	I'd rather have the 3" I just cannot afford it. ¿How much is a whole system? __________________ 2000 XLT 4 dr 4x4 4.0 SOHC, 3.73 positrac gears. TT, AZ Shackles, Home made K&N Filter Charger, PFC Brakes, 32 x 11.50 Mud kings.

12-18-2003, 12:21 AM	#19
Bushw@cker Wannabe Elite Explorer Oregon '97 XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	Ah, I see. Is this what you are looking at http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/cg...er/524703.html Thats the bolt on setup Flowmaster makes for your explorer, and I see it has a 3" out. Well, that is definitely cheaper then what I got quoted for 2.25" 50 series custom at a muffler shop. They wanted $275. I see your dilemma now. Hmmm. Well I sure something could be fabricated up to go from 3" to 2.5". You may be able to buy an adpater to go from 3" to 2.5" but I don't know if that would be the best move. Someone with more expertise should step in and give a chime. __________________ 1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L OHV K&N Intake BBK Throttle Body Apten Performance Chip IMCO Performance Muffler

12-18-2003, 12:25 AM	#20
burnin_up Wannabe Elite Explorer Beaver Lake, NE...Tucson, AZ '01 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 779 Vehicle Specs	i got my flowmaster 40 muffler, new 2.5" piping, and 2.5" stainless tip installed for less than $200. Shop around and you can probably get the price down to how much you want to spend. You can even buy the muffler you want online or wherever, and most shops will install it for you. just wanting to shove a new muffler into your current pipes? depending on how drastic the size difference is, someone can weld it in for you with little thought...but might affect performance and such __________________ Go Huskers! Cardomain Page Hunka Hunka Burnin_Up.