2003 Sport Trac Muffler

[aj213121]

Hello, I was just looking for some help on getting a new muffler. I was looking to get a louder/deeper sounding muffler, but I am unsure of what will do that for me. Also, I plan on keeping the stock pipes for now if possible. I'm unsure of what size muffler i need and what size the pipes are. Thanks

 

[swshawaii]

Stock tubing is 2.25 inches. Search "muffler" with this "Search This Forum" link.
Three pages of exhaust and muffler preferences, it's your call from there. GL

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=120

 

[aj213121]

Thank you. So i was looking at the flowmaster 40 series. I get the inlet off and outlet center i believe? And i was just wondering if i could clamp on a 2.25 our would i have to go a little bit bigger? Sorry for the noob questions

 

[swshawaii]

I prefer welded pipe joints although clamps makes changing mufflers easier.
These band clamps are preferred over the u-bolt type that can crush pipes.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tZcEb2qoxbYZ7d8yTIKE4Og&bvm=bv.41248874,d.cGE

 

[swshawaii]

I get the inlet off and outlet center i believe?

Correct. Inlet is offset and outlet is center. You will also need to extend the pipe
length since you're replacing the humongous water heater sized OEM muffler.

 

[aj213121]

Awesome Thank you. Are there any specific types of piping i can buy online for the x amount of length i need without buying a whole exhaust?

 

[MidnightRebel07]

You can get exhuast pipe from most parts stores. I would suggest getting a MagnaFlow muffler, sounds a ton better with our 4.0's and won't rust out within two years since it's stainless unlike the FlowMasters.

I have had both on mine with custom duals a buddy and I bent as well as a Randomn Technology Y-pipe and high flow cat which both of these made the biggest different in sound, mpg's, power and performance. Todd at Zabteck.com sells these.

 

[BigGreenV10]

Thanks I am getting ready to do this too.