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Cool Sound Tube Trick

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  • Start date Start date Oct 1, 2011

STANGNAVY

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Hey everyone...I know more than a few people are like me and are constantly surfing Youtube for exhaust/intake sound. There is just so much out there that I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on one. However while surfing I found a cool video posting about taking the Foam Insulation out of your sound tube. I gave it a whirl...heck it's free. Give it a whirl if you haven't if you love the sound of your 5.0 I promise you won't be dissapointed. Here's how to do it

First off unbolt the Plastic "Flange" mounted on the driver's side rear corner of the engine bay.

Remove hose retaining clip on side that is running from your inlet tube.

Remove Foam from inside tube.

Follow the tube to your firewall...Pull hose out of firewall and Remove Foam

"Optional" Take apart the plastic flange by pulling plastic tabs carefully...There is a rubber diaphragm on the inside.

Remove Rubber Diaphragm and re-assemble plastic "Flange"

Re connect sound tube to Flange and place hose back into Firewall.

Take a ride...if you don't like it then you can put it all back.

It's not too noticeable until you give it about 30% throttle...if you don't like the "whistle" sound then put the rubber diaphragm in...I prefer the sound and it just makes the car more fun to drive.
 

blown1989saleen

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even cooler mod is removing it all together........
 
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DriverCSM

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I've found some plugs to fit over the sound tube flange when it is removed. Touch base if interested...
 

Ronin38

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DriverCSM said:
I've found some plugs to fit over the sound tube flange when it is removed. Touch base if interested...
Click to expand...

PM Sent!
 
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Omcar

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Took mine off completely....cleans up engine bay.
 

Jim Vaccaro

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blown1989saleen said:
even cooler mod is removing it all together........
Click to expand...

lightens car up a pound and a half!!!
 
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explrsport

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Ford sells a rubber plug for the hole in the firewall once you remove this idiotic item. Then you can get a rubber stopper from any hardware store that fits tight in the air intake port where the other end has been removed. Total cost - 5 minutes of your time plus $5 give or take. Well worth it.
 

Ronin38

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DriverCSM said:
I've found some plugs to fit over the sound tube flange when it is removed. Touch base if interested...
Click to expand...

These fit nicely, and look a lot better than the duct tape!
 
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DriverCSM

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Thanks

Thanks Ron, I searched a boatload of places before I found the caps.

I do wish the grommet for the firewall was just a little bit larger but some silicone (or some type of glue) works well to finish sealing the hole off.

Best thing could happen... FORD leaves the thing off for us.

Guess I need to post a couple of pictures like I sent to you...

csm
 

blown1989saleen

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Jim Vaccaro said:
lightens car up a pound and a half!!!
Click to expand...
haha I just think its a stupid ass gimmickey idea, wasnt too concerned with the minor weight loss.....but I guess that is a bonus
 
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STANGmole

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DriverCSM said:
I've found some plugs to fit over the sound tube flange when it is removed. Touch base if interested...
Click to expand...

PM sent.
 
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