Muffler Silencers?

2006explorV6 · 11-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Anyone used a muffler silencer? How do they work, what can I expect, and will it help with the overly loud nature of my muffler (Borla ProXS to Y pipe dual 4" tips)?

99ex22 · 11-27-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006explorV6

Anyone used a muffler silencer? How do they work, what can I expect, and will it help with the overly loud nature of my muffler (Borla ProXS to Y pipe dual 4" tips)?

All they do is restrict air flow and tame the sound down a little.

*CDW6212R* · 11-27-2008, 07:30 PM

Look for a resonator, which is not exactly like a muffler. There are tons of cheap mufflers which are described like resonators. The cheapest unit which I believed was a resonator and not a tiny muffler, was about $55. I bought one $75 resonator for my V6 truck, it was a good brand and stainless steel.

Those 4" tips that you have are about 33% why your truck is "overly loud." If you make the tailpipe tips smaller, the sound will be quieter.

Do make sure that the tips come out beyond the body of the vehicle. Any sound from the tips which can bounce up under the body will make it much louder. Good luck,

11-27-2008, 04:36 PM	#1
2006explorV6 Wannabe Elite Explorer DC 2006 Explorer V6 4.0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Muffler Silencers? Anyone used a muffler silencer? How do they work, what can I expect, and will it help with the overly loud nature of my muffler (Borla ProXS to Y pipe dual 4" tips)?

11-27-2008, 07:30 PM	#3
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 13,016 Vehicle Specs	Look for a resonator, which is not exactly like a muffler. There are tons of cheap mufflers which are described like resonators. The cheapest unit which I believed was a resonator and not a tiny muffler, was about $55. I bought one $75 resonator for my V6 truck, it was a good brand and stainless steel. Those 4" tips that you have are about 33% why your truck is "overly loud." If you make the tailpipe tips smaller, the sound will be quieter. Do make sure that the tips come out beyond the body of the vehicle. Any sound from the tips which can bounce up under the body will make it much louder. Good luck, __________________ 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)