Replacing the muffler [Archive]

KerryKool

10-06-2006, 12:35 AM

Yes, I read the entire exhaust page on the old forums and still need to determine which muffler I'd like better. I narrowed it down to Flowmaster and Dynomax. I'd like a throaty sound and/or burble to it, but not to loud. Do you think this is possible with stock piping? I say this cause I don't want to spend to much at one time, so I can change it if I want to later. If I was to find a SVT cat-back locally, I'd just delete the mufflers and add tips. But no luck so far.

Also, whats the diameter of the stock piping? 1.75?

Need some input. Thanks. -KJ

striker2

10-06-2006, 09:31 AM

i personally think Borla gives a much better tone. you could also just remove the muffler and put on a Monza big bore resonated exhaust tip.

pre98zetec

10-06-2006, 12:52 PM

whatever you do keep the resonator! if you don't you will have a really ricey (raspy) exhaust.

KerryKool

10-06-2006, 12:58 PM

The only problem I have w/ Borla is cost, but you do get what you pay for. I've never heard about Monza res tips before, any sound clips?

The res is staying unless I decide to replace it also.

Loco4G63

10-06-2006, 06:45 PM

MAGNAFLOW......trust me when I say this. I have tried just about every different muffler except for Borla.:laugh:

KerryKool

10-06-2006, 09:10 PM

Would Magnaflow sound nice with a stock setup though? And I see too many people w/ Magnaflow mufflers, but if it sounds good... maybe.

When did you have the magnaflow on Hector? Pre-headers or post?

Stock exhaust is 1.75", correct?

Loco4G63

10-07-2006, 02:21 AM

I had headers when I had the Magnaflow. BUT we have a Magnaflow catback on our Mazda 6; perfect sound....:drool:

With Magnaflow you can't beat the price and especially the quality. You will not be disappointed with it.:cool:

Trust me, Flowmaster sounds like crap on the Zetec. It was on my car literally like a week. Dynomax made a nice race muffler that fit where the resonator resides.;)

KerryKool

10-07-2006, 03:16 AM

I guess I'll try out magnaflow then. Any suggestions on which one? Round, oval, dual tip, etc. I'll order it from the main site.

Damn, I'm up late.

Loco4G63

10-07-2006, 02:55 PM

I had this one... I loved the look.

https://www.justmagnaflow.com/cgi-bin/shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=CARQ14816

striker2

10-07-2006, 04:54 PM

i still think the look of the Big Bore Res tip would look real good. i dont like the dual outlet on one side

http://www.pacesetterexhaust.com/tips.htm

heres a place that has them for about $30

http://www.brandsport.com/pstr-95-9326.html

you can get them to fit the stock tailpipe diameter. thats just a bookmarked page i have as my exhaust is 2.5"

KerryKool

10-08-2006, 01:06 AM

I agree w/ striker about the dual tip on one side. One exit would be best.

Now the big bore res tips, do you just add it to the existing exhaust or cut the muffler out. I like how cheap it is, so if I don't like it I can try something else. How does it sound?

Loco4G63

10-08-2006, 03:42 AM

Sorry, that is really, really ugly. Looks real cheap too.:shrug:

Loco4G63

10-08-2006, 03:44 AM

The dual tips on one side is a European look. It looked really good on my Tour....doesn't look like I took pics.:help:

KerryKool

10-08-2006, 03:22 PM

ev1lbry4n

10-08-2006, 06:33 PM

mine is a modified V6 exhaust 2" over I4's 1.75
then it goes in to a 2 1/4 dynomax super turbo muffler and a bosal brospeed tip

quiet at idle and has a healthy grunt during acceration

Loco4G63

10-08-2006, 08:50 PM

A few questions before I buy:

1) Do I get 1.75" or get a bigger diameter so an upgrade(pipes) is easier later on? If so, what size?

2) Should I try ebay for better prices? I don't know if they have fake mufflers out there.

3) Bolt on or weld on? I'd take it to a shop if I should weld.Get a bigger size....exhaust shop will be able to reduce the muffler into the stock pipe.

Weld......not really any bolt on mufflers.

Don't do Ebay. Get a Magnaflow.:cool:

KerryKool

10-08-2006, 09:52 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. Just one more question:

Dual turndown tips, dual tips, or single? I like the look of the single but dual might look good also.

This is going to be my setup until I can get a hold of a local SVT exhaust, which might be awhile.

Thanks again.

Kremithefrog

10-09-2006, 01:15 AM

Get the svt exhaust w/o mufflers. Even if you gotta get it shipped or whatever. Anything else will just be wasting your time and money. Nothing sounds better.

KerryKool

10-09-2006, 12:14 PM

Get the svt exhaust w/o mufflers. Even if you gotta get it shipped or whatever. Anything else will just be wasting your time and money. Nothing sounds better.

I know and I posted an ad in the classifieds. If I get a response by the end of the month(when I buy the muffler) I'll do it instead.

KerryKool

10-09-2006, 05:09 PM

Nevermind, Hotdimmes is getting rid of his SVT exhaust cause it won't fit. Sweet!

Now cut off the mufflers and replace w/ straight pipe, right? Can any guess an estimate of how much a muffler shop might charge for doing that. I'll call around, maybe find a deal.

Edit: 1,000th post!!! I'm hardcore now!:laugh:

tedBalog

10-11-2006, 02:25 PM

I've been tossing this around also, I'd really like to have a nice exhaust on the car, but don't really know what to go with. Thanks a lot for making this post, it's helped out with my decision.

Kremithefrog

10-12-2006, 12:12 AM

A cheaper shop should charge round $100 to do it. They just gotta ditch the rear mufflers, add a hanger, and add what bout 6" of pipe after the flex pipe. Glad you went that way. Most of us have to spend on our money wisely on these cars and you only get disappointed if you don't.

KerryKool

10-12-2006, 12:44 AM

loggerbomb

10-12-2006, 02:24 PM

whatever you do keep the resonator! if you don't you will have a really ricey (raspy) exhaust.

ok so question, by the resonator you do mean the one just before the actual muffler right? Mines starting to rust out and I figured Id just get it chopped off and put a straight pipe on, but if its going to sound like arse, what do you suggest putting in, in the place of the stock resonator?

KerryKool

10-12-2006, 06:24 PM

Yes, the res. is the round canister right after the flex pipe. Some people cut it out and keep the mufflers but this may sound bad. Others replace it w/ a magnaflow res. I'm not sure how much you want to spend on it but an upgrade to the resonator will sound a little better than stock.

pre98zetec

10-13-2006, 12:19 AM

ok so question, by the resonator you do mean the one just before the actual muffler right? Mines starting to rust out and I figured Id just get it chopped off and put a straight pipe on, but if its going to sound like arse, what do you suggest putting in, in the place of the stock resonator?The resonator is the long muffler right under the passenger cabin. If you remove that the exhaust will probably get raspy (probably as in if you have the stock muffler it might not be so bad). If you have a different muffler it will sound like a buzzy 'ricer' honda with a walmart fart can.

Kremithefrog

10-13-2006, 12:20 AM

Just cutting out the resonator on the stock I4 exhaust doesn't do much for performance or sound. It'll be a little different but not worth spending money. I'd let it just rust out if all you're gonna do is straight pipe it.

KerryKool

10-13-2006, 12:31 AM

About the SVT exhaust, should I:

A) Have tips come out so the car behind you can see the exhaust (not sure if I will like it)
or
B) Have a turned down style (like stock) tips pointing down and barely visible from behind.

I like option B more, but will this affect sound?

Kremithefrog

10-13-2006, 08:53 AM

Do whatever you feel like. The tips (as long as they're not designed to change sound) won't change the sound.

IRingTwyce

10-13-2006, 04:06 PM

KerryKool

10-13-2006, 04:25 PM

My opinion is that unless you have a partial circle cut-out in your bumper, then do the turned down tips. I don't think the straight tips look good when they're slung underneath the straight horizontal line of the bumper.

My thoughts exactly. If I had an SVT bumper, I would have the tips coming out the rear.

Thanks for the help guys. I should be getting the exhaust next week sometime. Woohoo!

AliasJerk

10-15-2006, 11:35 AM

IIRC you said you liked my exhaust. It wasnt too loud and all I got was a cheap-o Fireball can muffler off of ebay.

I say get a magnaflow or flowmaster muffler and just replace it with the stock one, dont change any other pipeing. Wont be too loud and should give you what you are looking for.

If you do come across an SVT exhaust, do just what you said you would. You wouldn't be happier with anything else.

Kremithefrog

10-16-2006, 08:38 PM

If you do come across an SVT exhaust, do just what you said you would. You wouldn't be happier with anything else.
Dude, he already got the exhaust.

KerryKool

10-16-2006, 09:59 PM

I don't actually have the exhaust yet, but yes I have one on the way. :D

BK4293

10-26-2006, 07:02 PM

I just got lucky w/ the SVT exhaust. I estimated about $100 also and about an hour to do the job. It may show up saturday hopefully early enough so I can get it on the same day.

I've been listening to exhaust clips of it. :drool: I can't wait!

Glad that this topic helped some other CEGers too.:cool:

What clip, what kind of freakin' idiot would install an SVT exhaust leaving the stock resonator but removing the mufflers......

Point me to this moron so I can slap him upside his ricer-@ss head!!!!!!

KerryKool

10-26-2006, 07:07 PM

You know bk, you did the exact same thing in the other forums w/ a very similar post.:laugh:

For those who are wondering, I have clips of BK4293's previous exhaust system(SVT, no mufflers.) Three of them actually.:drool:

BK4293

10-26-2006, 07:37 PM

Whoooo meeeeeeee???
Hey man, if you have the links from www.ChicagoCEG.com (http://www.ChicagoCEG.com) of my exhaust videos, feel free to post them here.

If not I'll look for them later and post them for the world to drool!!

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

striker2

10-26-2006, 08:55 PM

yes please post those vids.

i love mikeys expression at the end of one of them :laugh::laugh:

KerryKool

10-26-2006, 10:10 PM

I got the exact post of which I found out about your sarcasm and the clips:

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=zetecperf&Number=1265962&Forum=zetecperf&Words=SVT%20exhaust&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=1263389&Search=true#Post1265962

BK4293

10-27-2006, 03:29 AM

Alright ladies, here's the vids of my old Zetec.
1999 Ford Contour 2.0 Zetec ATX
SVT Contour Exhaust with the stock ford resonator in place, but both mufflers removed. CTA Motorsprts Intake and some other goddies, more aestetic than go-go.

For the record, you guys debating on whether or not to get the CTA Motorsports intake that Chris posted about in this section...Just do it. It's a definate HP, Look, and sound quality booster and CTA has always been high on my list of great customer service. Now on to the videos....

Little More Than Idle (http://www.ChicagoCEG.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=77)

Revving Motor, Bouncing Off Of Rev Limiter (http://www.ChicagoCEG.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=76)

Ricer Fly By - Check Out M!key Boy At The End (http://www.ChicagoCEG.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=69)
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