5.0 Exhaust Thread

jakemccarthy · 04-27-2012, 10:07 AM

Yeah, thats what I was thinking. And Im not too worried about the fumes, but I can see why you are.

BaerExplorer · 04-28-2012, 04:45 AM

oh, well me and Baer have to cross waters too, so i thinking military marine it since its already following well leading suit, sweet huh. but dumping the trash has to happen even going or living under water, so how to how do we recycle it?

BaerExplorer · 05-01-2012, 07:36 PM

think it would be smart to have the exhaust sit in the middle,currentley i have it infront of my back right wheel

BigJoe1094 · 05-05-2012, 10:40 PM

Can anyone help me out I want a muffler that isn't too loud but nice and deep. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

*ahodges* · 05-07-2012, 06:05 AM

It's all personal preference. I like the sound of the Magnaflow's personally. They come in different lengths which regulates how loud it will be.

BigJoe1094 · 05-10-2012, 07:45 AM

ok guys help me out. i have a Stock pipe minus the resonator. i want a deep sound that is in between loud and stock. i found both a Flowmaster and a Magna flow that will fit (im going to install) so help me out on which you think is better. im leaning twords flowmaster only because i have never heard a magna flow
Flowmaster
Magnaflow

TekMan05 · 05-10-2012, 08:44 AM

In the end it's all personal choice. It's always best with mufflers to do alot of watching on youtube until you hear something that sizzles your bacon.

here's a magnaflow video

YouTube Video

Here's one of mine with the flowmaster setup. Mine is definitely not a stock setup. Look close to the differences.

YouTube Video

All we can do objectively is tell you what these muffler's characteristics are in our specific trucks. Other than that it's becomes opinionated, and I like to stay objective. So best bet , think of the mods you might do Headers, Engine work, Cats, etc and think of what combination of that with what muffler you'll enjoy best. Do you want single outlet or dual outlet?

BigJoe1094 · 05-10-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TekMan05

So best bet , think of the mods you might do Headers, Engine work, Cats, etc and think of what combination of that with what muffler you'll enjoy best. Do you want single outlet or dual outlet?

I'm trying to put as little moey into it as I can mod wise so headers are out. Only thing that might happen is new pipe and possible new cats if they go. Engine work will be maintenance. I only want a single pipe out the back. What flowmaster was that?

Bamaexplorer · 05-26-2012, 01:37 PM

Gonna chop the muffler off and just put a piece of pipe in there and some U bolts. aside from being loud (Which is fine by me) And not so legal (Live in the country in so. Alabama so no worries) any mechanical issues i could have?
Did this with my 06' Silverado without problems, Just want to make sure. Btw The EX in question is a 97' XLT 5.0

Tommyyzf369 · 06-10-2012, 10:11 PM

Hey guys! New member here looking for some good info....i sjust searched this thread for an hour and was unable to find a good answer or some good opinions on my question...i want my 2000 ford explorer 5.0 to be louder and have that "mustang sound and tone" i do not want to peice together an exhaust...i want to buy one ready to go that has a single exit pipe(i do not want a dual exit). Ive heard that explorer express has an exhaust available but don't lnow what it sounds like and i do not see any of you guys using it...can you please give me some recommendations

*CDW6212R* · 06-10-2012, 10:22 PM

Mustangs sound like they do because of the exhaust systems that they have. If you want it to sound like a Mustang, use very similar exhaust parts, the same kind, type, and number of components.

Put another way, how many tailpipes do Mustangs have? How many mufflers do they have, and what sizes are those pipes and mufflers?

*mr cribb* · 06-11-2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDW6212R

Mustangs sound like they do because of the exhaust systems that they have. If you want it to sound like a Mustang, use very similar exhaust parts, the same kind, type, and number of components.

Put another way, how many tailpipes do Mustangs have? How many mufflers do they have, and what sizes are those pipes and mufflers?

yup.... what he said^

TekMan05 · 06-11-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr cribb

yup.... what he said^

Do engine work like freer flowing heads, cam, headers, high flow cats with no rears, 2.5'' or greater piping into a mid pipe either X or H. That'll make it sound more Mustang like because the exhaust at that point will be true dual like on a 5.0 Stang. I'm hoping mine will sound more like a Stang once my motor is back together. I'll have a video when my project is completed and then we can all see for ourselves.

dwarfbulldog · 06-23-2012, 04:17 PM

Has anyone tried the cherrybomb extreme? I was going to do single in single out and cut the rear cats off. Anyone know how this will sound? I want it to be pretty loud.

*willzilla* · 06-23-2012, 04:36 PM

For comparison my setup sound:

http://youtu.be/rW7Bhr15vSI

*ahodges* · 07-18-2012, 11:30 AM

Since mine is mostly done now I'll post up my exhaust. Torque Monster Headers to dual 2.5" into dual electronic dumps (out the side pipes), then into a dual 2.5" in single 3" out 24" straight through magnaflow. No cats. This video is with the dumps open.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 07-24-2012, 03:12 PM

sounds good hodges

*JackDeath* · 08-07-2012, 08:00 AM

Hi, New here. Is it possible to put a dual exhaust system on a 1998 Explorer Limited with the 5.0 in it? Go easy guys I'm 60 years old!! If yes can someone point me in the direction with some links or pages? I've looked over the threads, but nothing pops out at me. Thanks

*ahodges* · 08-07-2012, 09:18 AM

Some guys have done duals on the explorer but most say the beneift doesn't out way the risks. Most times you have to eliminate the spare tire to do it and/ or run one pipe under the gas tank which isn't advisable.. If you wanted you can do dual exhaust with them both exsiting out the passenger side..

*JackDeath* · 08-07-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ahodges

Some guys have done duals on the explorer but most say the beneift doesn't out way the risks. Most times you have to eliminate the spare tire to do it and/ or run one pipe under the gas tank which isn't advisable.. If you wanted you can do dual exhaust with them both exsiting out the passenger side..

Hi, thanks! I'm not to worried about the spare tire, but does someone make a kit to run out on both sides? Or what you are talking about on the same side? never heard of that. Thanks for reply

View Poll Results: Best exhaust for modded 5.0 Explorer-Mountaineer
Dual exit with flowmaster-	130	43.48%
Dual exit with thrush turbo	17	5.69%
Single exit 70 series 2.5" tailpipe-rear cats removed	42	14.05%
Single exit with 3" tailpipe-rear cats removed	55	18.39%
Other--please specify in post	55	18.39%
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05-05-2012, 10:40 PM	#444
BigJoe1094 Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 198 Vehicle Specs	Can anyone help me out I want a muffler that isn't too loud but nice and deep. Can anyone point me in the right direction? __________________ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer SOLD 2006 Ford Ranger 5-6 inches with 35s Pics of the Mounty

05-07-2012, 06:05 AM	#445
ahodges Elite Explorer Oregon,OH 1996 XLT - 347 V8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 871 Vehicle Specs	It's all personal preference. I like the sound of the Magnaflow's personally. They come in different lengths which regulates how loud it will be. __________________ 1996 Explorer XLT Supercharged 347 w/ BW4406 Build Thread, 8000K HID Headlights and Fog Lights, Custom electric fans with painless controller, Stainless running boards, etc... 1999 Ranger XLT manual 2WD 3.0L (DD). Window visors, 35% front tint & 20% stock rear tint, 6000K HIDs, 96 explorer rims.. mostly stock 1997 Mountaineer (Swapped 4x4 4.0 OHV from my 96 Explorer) (Sold)

05-10-2012, 07:45 AM	#446
BigJoe1094 Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 198 Vehicle Specs	ok guys help me out. i have a Stock pipe minus the resonator. i want a deep sound that is in between loud and stock. i found both a Flowmaster and a Magna flow that will fit (im going to install) so help me out on which you think is better. im leaning twords flowmaster only because i have never heard a magna flow Flowmaster Magnaflow __________________ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer SOLD 2006 Ford Ranger 5-6 inches with 35s Pics of the Mounty

05-26-2012, 01:37 PM	#449
Bamaexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Alabama 97' Explorer xlt Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	No muffler, Straight pipe from cat back Gonna chop the muffler off and just put a piece of pipe in there and some U bolts. aside from being loud (Which is fine by me) And not so legal (Live in the country in so. Alabama so no worries) any mechanical issues i could have? Did this with my 06' Silverado without problems, Just want to make sure. Btw The EX in question is a 97' XLT 5.0

04-27-2012, 10:07 AM	#441
jakemccarthy Wannabe Elite Explorer Berwick, Maine 2000 Ford Explorer XLT V8 Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87 Vehicle Specs	Yeah, thats what I was thinking. And Im not too worried about the fumes, but I can see why you are.

04-28-2012, 04:45 AM	#442
BaerExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer 2001 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	oh, well me and Baer have to cross waters too, so i thinking military marine it since its already following well leading suit, sweet huh. but dumping the trash has to happen even going or living under water, so how to how do we recycle it?

05-01-2012, 07:36 PM	#443
BaerExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer 2001 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	think it would be smart to have the exhaust sit in the middle,currentley i have it infront of my back right wheel

06-10-2012, 10:11 PM	#450
Tommyyzf369 Wannabe Elite Explorer lehigh acres, florida 2000 FORD EXPLORER 5.0 V8 Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Hey guys! New member here looking for some good info....i sjust searched this thread for an hour and was unable to find a good answer or some good opinions on my question...i want my 2000 ford explorer 5.0 to be louder and have that "mustang sound and tone" i do not want to peice together an exhaust...i want to buy one ready to go that has a single exit pipe(i do not want a dual exit). Ive heard that explorer express has an exhaust available but don't lnow what it sounds like and i do not see any of you guys using it...can you please give me some recommendations

06-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#451
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,938 Vehicle Specs	Mustangs sound like they do because of the exhaust systems that they have. If you want it to sound like a Mustang, use very similar exhaust parts, the same kind, type, and number of components. Put another way, how many tailpipes do Mustangs have? How many mufflers do they have, and what sizes are those pipes and mufflers? __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

06-23-2012, 04:17 PM	#454
dwarfbulldog Wannabe Elite Explorer Huntsville, Alabama 1999 mercury mountaineer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	Has anyone tried the cherrybomb extreme? I was going to do single in single out and cut the rear cats off. Anyone know how this will sound? I want it to be pretty loud.

06-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#455
willzilla Elite Explorer Atoka, TN 2000 XLT AWD Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 536 Vehicle Specs	For comparison my setup sound: http://youtu.be/rW7Bhr15vSI __________________ - 2000 Xploder XLT 5.0 AWD w/bolt-ons build thread \| modifications \| pictures - 2003 black SVTf w/bolt-ons & lightened modifications \| pictures

07-18-2012, 11:30 AM	#456
ahodges Elite Explorer Oregon,OH 1996 XLT - 347 V8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 871 Vehicle Specs	Since mine is mostly done now I'll post up my exhaust. Torque Monster Headers to dual 2.5" into dual electronic dumps (out the side pipes), then into a dual 2.5" in single 3" out 24" straight through magnaflow. No cats. This video is with the dumps open. __________________ 1996 Explorer XLT Supercharged 347 w/ BW4406 Build Thread, 8000K HID Headlights and Fog Lights, Custom electric fans with painless controller, Stainless running boards, etc... 1999 Ranger XLT manual 2WD 3.0L (DD). Window visors, 35% front tint & 20% stock rear tint, 6000K HIDs, 96 explorer rims.. mostly stock 1997 Mountaineer (Swapped 4x4 4.0 OHV from my 96 Explorer) (Sold)

07-24-2012, 03:12 PM	#457
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	sounds good hodges __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

08-07-2012, 08:00 AM	#458
JackDeath Elite Explorer 1998 Explorer Limited Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	Hi, New here. Is it possible to put a dual exhaust system on a 1998 Explorer Limited with the 5.0 in it? Go easy guys I'm 60 years old!! If yes can someone point me in the direction with some links or pages? I've looked over the threads, but nothing pops out at me. Thanks

08-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#459
ahodges Elite Explorer Oregon,OH 1996 XLT - 347 V8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 871 Vehicle Specs	Some guys have done duals on the explorer but most say the beneift doesn't out way the risks. Most times you have to eliminate the spare tire to do it and/ or run one pipe under the gas tank which isn't advisable.. If you wanted you can do dual exhaust with them both exsiting out the passenger side.. __________________ 1996 Explorer XLT Supercharged 347 w/ BW4406 Build Thread, 8000K HID Headlights and Fog Lights, Custom electric fans with painless controller, Stainless running boards, etc... 1999 Ranger XLT manual 2WD 3.0L (DD). Window visors, 35% front tint & 20% stock rear tint, 6000K HIDs, 96 explorer rims.. mostly stock 1997 Mountaineer (Swapped 4x4 4.0 OHV from my 96 Explorer) (Sold)