Air silencer?

TweederGT03 · February 15th, 2007, 06:16 PM

How many of you have removed your air silencer and is their any downside to doing it. What function is it serving? Also, my first winter with my mustang, we had a bit of a ice storm here in virginia, I managed to get my mustang sideways in its parking spot just trying to back it out. Not really efficient, but a lot of fun!

rednsilver91 · February 16th, 2007, 05:12 AM

don't need it, take it out... lol it's an easy free-mod..

acmillr · February 16th, 2007, 05:19 AM

Does nothing except change the sound....

rednsilver91 · February 16th, 2007, 05:21 AM

it's really easy to do.. i'm sure you'd be able to figure it out with out instuctions.. buuuuuut just incase here is a link that might help you out..

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/intke.htm

TweederGT03 · February 16th, 2007, 02:44 PM

Thanks, I heard it wasn't doing anything. Just bought a K&N drop in filter to put in after the silencer comes off.

sweet99 · February 16th, 2007, 10:36 PM

That "silencer" helps the air can draw in cooler air and if it were me I would leave it on. Why expose the filter to underhood air at all? I went to a JLT CAI very quick and that is one of the best mods I did. It even places the MAF in the fender for even airflow readings.

neckbonekat · February 16th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Because leaving the small opening of the silencer on is like making the car breath through a straw. I took mine off on my V6 when I had it.

2000GTDRIVER · February 17th, 2007, 12:52 AM

Yeah and take out the screen up by the MAF sensor while you are at it. The car will sound better and breath better too.

sweet99 · February 17th, 2007, 10:36 AM

If removing that inlet rubber adds 1 whp I would be astonished. The 2v can only flow as much as it's weakest link which are the heads/valves. I added a 75mm BBK TB/Plenum and gained about-nothing.
UDP's-nothing. Just about the same with the exhaust-mid pipe and catback. I would say those 3 added together may have gained 12-15whp at best. Getting the filter and MAF in the fenderwell with the JLT helped for sure.
It will not harm anything to remove it but save it for when it comes time to sell the car. An original is worth more than a moded and mods are not a good investment. Not saying not to mod but to do so wisely and save everything stock.
Good Luck, Mark

vichael1 · February 17th, 2007, 08:08 PM

I took mine off before I had a CAI & it changed the sound of the car, sounded better & I'm sure I maybe gained (2-3hp) on the top end. But I definitely lost low end torque. So I just put it back on until I got a cold air kit. This might be helpful to you.

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...5mmff_boltons/

rednsilver91 · February 17th, 2007, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by vichael1

I took mine off before I had a CAI & it changed the sound of the car, sounded better & I'm sure I maybe gained (2-3hp) on the top end. But I definitely lost low end torque. So I just put it back on until I got a cold air kit. This might be helpful to you.

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...5mmff_boltons/

if you drive a v6 its not going to give you that much hp.. you may not even feel much of a deifference

vichael1 · February 17th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by rednsilver91

Originally Posted by vichael1

I took mine off before I had a CAI & it changed the sound of the car, sounded better & I'm sure I maybe gained (2-3hp) on the top end. But I definitely lost low end torque. So I just put it back on until I got a cold air kit. This might be helpful to you.

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...5mmff_boltons/

if you drive a v6 its not going to give you that much hp.. you may not even feel much of a deifference

Last I checked. She had V8 running in her veins!!!!

neckbonekat · February 17th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Just do it. It takes like ten minutes. If you don't like the result put it back. That takes like 15. Buying a CAI would get rid of all your questions.

February 15th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#1
TweederGT03 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	Air silencer? How many of you have removed your air silencer and is their any downside to doing it. What function is it serving? Also, my first winter with my mustang, we had a bit of a ice storm here in virginia, I managed to get my mustang sideways in its parking spot just trying to back it out. Not really efficient, but a lot of fun!

February 16th, 2007, 05:12 AM	#2
rednsilver91 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't need it, take it out... lol it's an easy free-mod.. __________________ 8t6 + Red = Cooler than you! Official MM Zeppelineers - Founding Member Proud Member of Los Latinos Unidos de Modded Mustangs MM Hottie Club Member

February 16th, 2007, 05:19 AM	#3
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,120 iTrader: 2 reviews	Does nothing except change the sound.... __________________

February 16th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#4
rednsilver91 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	it's really easy to do.. i'm sure you'd be able to figure it out with out instuctions.. buuuuuut just incase here is a link that might help you out.. http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/intke.htm __________________ 8t6 + Red = Cooler than you! Official MM Zeppelineers - Founding Member Proud Member of Los Latinos Unidos de Modded Mustangs MM Hottie Club Member

February 16th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#6
sweet99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	That "silencer" helps the air can draw in cooler air and if it were me I would leave it on. Why expose the filter to underhood air at all? I went to a JLT CAI very quick and that is one of the best mods I did. It even places the MAF in the fender for even airflow readings. __________________ '99 Convertible. 4.10's, PYPES catted X-pipe and catback. UDP's. 75mmBBK TB/plenum. JLT CAI. UDP's, Brenspeed custom tuned SCT. SVO intake & SHM cams this winter! Lord willing.

February 16th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#5
TweederGT03 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I heard it wasn't doing anything. Just bought a K&N drop in filter to put in after the silencer comes off.

February 16th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#7
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Because leaving the small opening of the silencer on is like making the car breath through a straw. I took mine off on my V6 when I had it. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 17th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#8
2000GTDRIVER Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah and take out the screen up by the MAF sensor while you are at it. The car will sound better and breath better too.

February 17th, 2007, 10:36 AM	#9
sweet99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	If removing that inlet rubber adds 1 whp I would be astonished. The 2v can only flow as much as it's weakest link which are the heads/valves. I added a 75mm BBK TB/Plenum and gained about-nothing. UDP's-nothing. Just about the same with the exhaust-mid pipe and catback. I would say those 3 added together may have gained 12-15whp at best. Getting the filter and MAF in the fenderwell with the JLT helped for sure. It will not harm anything to remove it but save it for when it comes time to sell the car. An original is worth more than a moded and mods are not a good investment. Not saying not to mod but to do so wisely and save everything stock. Good Luck, Mark __________________ '99 Convertible. 4.10's, PYPES catted X-pipe and catback. UDP's. 75mmBBK TB/plenum. JLT CAI. UDP's, Brenspeed custom tuned SCT. SVO intake & SHM cams this winter! Lord willing.

February 17th, 2007, 08:08 PM	#10
vichael1 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	I took mine off before I had a CAI & it changed the sound of the car, sounded better & I'm sure I maybe gained (2-3hp) on the top end. But I definitely lost low end torque. So I just put it back on until I got a cold air kit. This might be helpful to you. http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...5mmff_boltons/ __________________ CMS Stage I Cams Tuned by Mike Rousch Mid-Atlantic Performance

February 17th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#13
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Just do it. It takes like ten minutes. If you don't like the result put it back. That takes like 15. Buying a CAI would get rid of all your questions. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

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