|
04-21-2010, 03:15 PM
|
|
Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 17
|
|
Muffler Question
I'm not sure where to start. I need some help in trying to figure out a muffler for my ranger. It's a 1987 2.9L. Here are some picture of what I have to work with.
As you can see, my exhaust system is limited. I'm also a novice when it comes to automechanic tech. Thanks.
|
Register and never see these ads again. |
|
04-21-2010, 03:29 PM
|
|
Just zip-tie it
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,004
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
I'd cut the rotted end off, then put what ever muffler you want on it, I think yours is 2.25" in. You can use turn downs right after the muffler for the easiest setup. Most people recommend flowmaster 40's.
__________________
SOLD:'05 2wd Ranger xl with the 3.0
MODS-Alpine head unit, throttle cable mod, Black Rock wheels, FX4 lvl II axle swap, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, painted/aftermarket headlights/tails fold-a-cover and over 100 hp in stickers
'86 AMC Eagle and '01 Grand Prix GTP
|
04-21-2010, 03:30 PM
|
|
Oh Yup!
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,695
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
you pretty much need a whole new cat-back exhaust system..id go down to your local muffler shop and they could get you a whole bunch of ways you could go
__________________
"I thought this was America!"-Randy Marsh
2003 fx4 4.10, maxed tbars, 5000k HIDS 3157 silverstar bulbs, expo ohc, alons mag light holder, 06+ tails, throttle cable mod, air box mod
360tag:BEEFS7A7US
|
04-22-2010, 07:25 AM
|
|
Ford Rangers
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 208
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Ranger
I'd cut the rotted end off, then put what ever muffler you want on it, I think yours is 2.25" in. You can use turn downs right after the muffler for the easiest setup. Most people recommend flowmaster 40's.
|
Looking at the extension pipes condition. I would not recommend just cutting it off and adding a new muffler to it (that extension pipe is done). Unless of course he wants to lose his brand new muffler on the road somewhere in the very near future. He should definatly get himself a new extension pipe before adding a new muffler and dump / tailpipe (don't mickey mouse it!).
__________________
2010 Ranger FX4, 5 Spd. Manual, 4:10, 32" Goodyear MTR's (Kevlar), PreKeys & Crank, BellTech 6400 Shackles, K&N drop in, Leer 100XR, Krown Rust Proofed, Line-X BedLiner (over rail), Ford Factory Bed Extender.
Last edited by NightmareFX4; 04-22-2010 at 07:31 AM.
|
04-22-2010, 01:14 PM
|
|
Learning to use the forums
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 14
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
Quote:
Originally Posted by NightmareFX4
Looking at the extension pipes condition. I would not recommend just cutting it off and adding a new muffler to it (that extension pipe is done). Unless of course he wants to lose his brand new muffler on the road somewhere in the very near future. He should definatly get himself a new extension pipe before adding a new muffler and dump / tailpipe (don't mickey mouse it!).
|
X2 on that. do it right, and you will only have to do it once. you can have the exhaust shop make an entire system for you, or you can get them to make you a new intermediate pipe and attach a system like this to it:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-17464/
Or have them set you up with an intermediate pipe, choose your own muffler and do a dump or exit yourself.
But the bottom line is that i would not use that last remaining section of pipe. start new
|
04-22-2010, 01:53 PM
|
|
Just zip-tie it
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,004
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
on my ranger that whole pipe comes welded to the factory muffler, no sense wanted to buy a factory muffler unless you want a really quiet ranger.
__________________
SOLD:'05 2wd Ranger xl with the 3.0
MODS-Alpine head unit, throttle cable mod, Black Rock wheels, FX4 lvl II axle swap, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, painted/aftermarket headlights/tails fold-a-cover and over 100 hp in stickers
'86 AMC Eagle and '01 Grand Prix GTP
|
|
|
|
04-22-2010, 02:16 PM
|
|
Ford Rangers
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 208
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Ranger
on my ranger that whole pipe comes welded to the factory muffler, no sense wanted to buy a factory muffler unless you want a really quiet ranger.
|
Yes your right, all factory Ranger exhaust is factory welded one piece extension / muffler / tail. Most (not all) people go to an after market exhaust system once the factory exhaust is finished. After market exhausts sytems are generally all seperate component systems. You can get an after market exhaust that is just as quite or quiter than factory exhaust, if prefered. Your right as well, if a louder exhaust is prfered after market is the only way to go. I'm just recommending people use good condition or new exhaust parts not rusted out old factory parts that are already finished to add new exhaust componets to.
__________________
2010 Ranger FX4, 5 Spd. Manual, 4:10, 32" Goodyear MTR's (Kevlar), PreKeys & Crank, BellTech 6400 Shackles, K&N drop in, Leer 100XR, Krown Rust Proofed, Line-X BedLiner (over rail), Ford Factory Bed Extender.
Last edited by NightmareFX4; 04-22-2010 at 02:21 PM.
|
|
|
|
04-22-2010, 02:48 PM
|
|
Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 17
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
Thanks for the advice. There's a local muffler shop that I plan on visiting in the near future. I appreicate your help on the beast.
|
04-25-2010, 12:14 PM
|
|
Ford Ranger Owner
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 62
|
|
Re: Muffler Question
I had two magnaflows on my 83 with the 2.8 v6. Sounded great. The factory y-pipe was retained to use as kind of like an h-pipe on the stangs. My cat was clogged so it "disappeared". New pipe was installed with the magnaflows and chrome "echo cannons" as we called them in Oklahoma, routed at 45 degree angle at rear of truck.
spare tire holder/carrier was removed to make room for this.
__________________
1994 sun faded (New Mexico/Texas truck) maroon, regular cab, 2.3 5 speed & 3.73's. Bought w/ 227k and climbing.
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
Muffler
|
Snowywolf822 |
Exhaust and Mufflers |
4 |
02-22-2010 11:59 PM |
air muffler
|
DangerRanger2.3ltr |
4-Cylinder Tech |
11 |
12-15-2009 07:55 AM |
Help with Muffler
|
nchamilton2105 |
Exhaust and Mufflers |
4 |
12-05-2009 01:21 PM |
Muffler
|
Bear |
Exhaust and Mufflers |
14 |
11-11-2009 09:10 AM |
4cyl ranger muffler question?
|
Rolls-Royce Man |
Exhaust and Mufflers |
9 |
08-20-2009 12:27 AM |
|
|