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    what type of muffler needed? 05 4.6 v8

    Hey guys, apparently I blew my muffler, and I need to buy a new one. Looking online Im between these 3 http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/?page_id=451&partno=942441 also a thrush glasspack (the red tube) site says its a fit and also...
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    Rough idle, spitting carbon...Please, I NEED YOUR HELP.

    So I've been having some serious problems lately, especially once I get up past 35mph. My specific issues are as follows: Firstly, it's not throwing a CEL at me at all. Somewhat rough idle, RPMs aren't jumping around or anything, but it starts and sits (in Park) at around 600 and then...
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    07 Sport Trac, Suspension & more. HELP. Advice needed.

    I currently have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L V6 2WD. So far all that I have been able to do is upgrade the speakers and stereo to a Kenwood Head Unit plus JL Audio Coaxial Speakers. I have also Gone ahead and both purchase and installed the Traxda (truxxx) Lift and level kit for the...
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    Exhaust problems

    Well I've been rebuilding my 98 ford explorer and I put a new engine in it and it hasn't been started in a while so I fired it up and realized there was an exhaust leak. The pipe from the manifolds to the catalytic converter is shot and can't be repaired I'm looking for the name of this pipe to...
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    Dual Exhaust for V8 Adrenalin

    Looks like the spare tire and the rear lower bumper skirt prevent an easy dual exhaust install. Has anyone installed duals on a V8 Adrenalin? Are there aftermarket lower bumper kits to accommodate dual exhaust? I could probably do without the spare tire, although it'd be nice to hang on to...
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    Exhaust advice for 01 sport trac!!

    Ok, I just got a Mac intake now I'm moving to the exhaust. I have a couple buddies who have an exhaust set up that exits right in front of their back tire, Now their trucks are all half tons, so I'm not sure if this could be done on a sport trac. If I could i would want a flow master muffler...
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    4.0 SOHC exhaust project

    long time lurker, first time posting. I have a 00 explorer. I'm planning on doing some exhaust work. the current state of my exhaust is poor to say the least but I'm planning on upgrading the following - New dynomax 2" y-pipe (no pre-cats)... still not entirely sure how this will work out...
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    R&R'ed vacuum modulator but now smoke is WAY WORSE

    Help! Had the symptoms of a bad vacuum modulator on 94 Ranger 2WD 3.0 L. Removed and replaced vac mod with adjustable version. Followed the steps from Brooklyn Bay's responses on this site. After everything was back in place, pin and all (plus oil change), we started up the truck. She...
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    Home made headers

    Hows everyone doing? So I've been looking into either making or buying headers. It looks like a cheap set of headers is about 250, I can make a set for approx 120-150... so its cheaper to make. Assuming I dont mess anytihng up :p. The other thing is I like to build stuff and well this falls...
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    Head gasket project

    Have a question or two for ya'll I got this Explorer a week ago knowing it needed a head gasket, well thats all well and good I can do that, however, When we were taking the exhaust manifold off the bolts broke(no surprise there) but when i went to Advance Auto parts the bolts they have listed...
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    Dual Exhaust Ideas

    Hey guys I'm new to the forum! But I've had my 01 explorer sport a while and have done everything to it myself. Its got a 3" body lift that I had to customize to fit, a custom front bumper with bumper guard and PIAA fogs, tints, custom paint, working on a TT and AA suspension lift, may even do a...
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    Muffler painted

    Hi Folks, I noticed that the oem black paint was chipping off my muffler and nasty rust spots started to pop up. So I decided to rust proof and re-spray. While I was at it, I also sprayed the ugly silver Y piping that's visible for anyone driving behind us. Everything is blacked out now and I...
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    Exhaust Question.

    Hello, it's been a while since I've posted in here. I always turn to this site for reliable help and everyone on here always helps. Well I'm looking to replace my exhaust and I think I found a good deal over at ExplorerExpress...
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    Exhaust stacks?

    oh ok hears the thought to make my Exhaust like the deep fording exhaust for the hummers id like some input on the ideas that i have and if some some with better photo editing skills want to make it look better feel free to do so ok ideas 1 and 2 red is 1 and green is 2 right now i...
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    help i can't move

    so my x will get in gear but it won't move. my dad says its the torque converter but i talked to a friend of mine for a new muffler and he said it could be the cats any answers?
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    Exhaust preference/opinions wanted.

    i have a 91 explorer with the 4.0 SOHC. i want to put exhaust on it, i don't want it to sound like a rice burner. so what i am asking, is what exhaust has the best deep sound. or what setup sounds the best. it doesn't need to be loud, i just want it to sound nice. any suggestions?
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    EXHAUST - I want it loud

    I have a 2005 4.0 XLT and I'm looking at different mufflers to install. I like the deep, throaty v8 sound. Interior noise is no problem. I don't do much highway driving so the louder the better. Any suggestions on cat/muffler configurations that I could get done at my local muffler shops for...
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    Which Exhaust Manifold or header for 5.0?

    Which Exhaust manifold or header can I buy for my 5.0 L that will be an improvement over the stock ones and won't break my wallet? First, thanks so much to you guys that post AWESOME threads about fixing and improving your Explorers. (Yes I do search and read old threads to find answers...
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    Which Exhaust is Better

    I love the sound of the borla xr-1 but on borla's website they have XR-1® Sportsman Racing Mufflers and XR-1® Multi-core Racing Mufflers what would be the best one for my 4.0 2002 Explorer?? I also Like th Flowmaster 40 Series.. But I think Borla Sounds alittle more muscular.. Help please..
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    Crushed Exhaust at Catalytic Converter

    Hey all, I was driving in a field in the dark last night, and managed to drive my front tires off a ledge and bottomed out on a rather tall rock. After being pulled out, the car is running quite rough and loud, and i can see that i completely crushed the exhaust where it goes into the...
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    Hard Start when hot, Exhaust Noise from Engine

    I have a 2000 XLT 4.0 OHV that will not start when warm without pumping the accelerator, then when it starts it has a rough idle, and a noise coming from the valve covers/manifold area of the engine, that sounds like an exhaust leak. I cannot isolate it to a point or locate anything wrong. I...
  22. Black Horse

    Black Horse

    Thrush Turbo Welded Exhaust with Dual Stainless Steel Tips
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    97 xlt running way hot but no cel or code

    Ok first I apologize if this is already covered by a thread, the search function isn't working on my phone. Now I have a 97 xlt 4.0 that has 166000 on it.it was running great until a couple days ago.it started running hot and gas mileage got worse. its not showing any stored codes and the cel...
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    2006 V6 exhaust leak

    Hey guys, so I have a 2006 Explorer 4.0 and lately it has been idling around 1700 rpm after a cold start. The revs go back down after driving for a little bit, but the car still idles rough. Also whenever the engine is revved and is going back to idle you can hear a slight popping noise. It is...
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    Air Cleaner and Flowmaster Muffler 4.0

    :us: I have a 2009 with the 4.0 engine. Was looking for better mpg and have the engine run more efficiently. I added the KKM air cleaner and that increased throttle response and made the Explorer .7 seconds faster 0-60. I then removed the factory muffler and installed a Flowmaster 50 Series...
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