Help, getting new muffler for '97 5.0 Explorer

[Bughracing]

Ok, the Ford dealership finally linked all of the problems I have been having to a bad muffler. So now I am pretty much set of a Flowmaster 50 series. I'm assuming that one isn't too loud right? What size do I need to buy? What type of inlet/outlet? I have a 5.0l 1997 Explorer.

Thanks!
Jon

 

[X24]

Yeah, if you dont want it extremely loud go with the 50 series. Thats what I have. You will need a dual in/single out. Mine is a dual in/dual out. If you click the link in my sig you will see some pics of the setup under the truck.

 

[Bughracing]

Thanks for letting me know. Would it make sense to run two mufflers or just do the dual in/ single out?

 

[X24]

with the 5.0 it would make sense to run 2 mufflers if you were doing dual exhaust, but not for a single exhaust.

 

[Bughracing]

Thanks for your help! I am going to order that muffler in just a second. One last question though, it says it is Dual in/single out. The inlets are 2 1/4" and the outlet is 3". Is the stock tailpipe really that large? If it isn't do I have to have a new one made?

 

[X24]

I dont know. Take a look under the truck. I would have a new tail pipe made anyway to take out the resonator. Now, I'm 99% sure that the V8 system is the same as the system that the SOHC has, but just peak under the truck and check before you order stuff.

 

[Bughracing]

Alright, thanks. I'm at work now, but I will do that as soon as I get home.

 

[coolchris]

no, your stock piping is not 3''... but 3'' is better than what you have for stock, so go to a muffler shop and have them weld on some new pipes and it will sound better and have better performance gains.

 

[Corey R]

I would think the easiest way to do it is just buy a cat back system, it may be a little bit more expensive but it cuts down on the amount of work. Bolt on is the way to go...