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<blockquote data-quote="zane" data-source="post: 988316" data-attributes="member: 540617">I wouldn&#039;t waste the cash on those &quot;mufflers.&quot;From what you describe and what you apparently are looking for as an end result, you are far better going with either or both of these courses instead:1.&nbsp; Remove the existing Flowmaster Mufflers and replace it with straight pipe.Since the mufflers on MN12 Chasis cars basically sit right before the exhaust tip itself, they are the last thing in line to quiet down the car.&nbsp; &nbsp; Many people with these cars with either the 3.8 or the 4.6 engines omit their mufflers as a first measure to better sound and a slight performance increase.&nbsp; &nbsp; Typically both sound pretty decent with just a low mild rumble.&nbsp;&nbsp; No drone, and not loud enough to attract police attention; but still lound enough to satisfy most people.2.&nbsp; Keep the Flowmasters and remove the resonator just after the converters.&nbsp;&nbsp; Replace it with straight pipe.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Also a popular mod for the stock MN12 exhaust.The resonator on these cars was designed to decrease exhaust sound.&nbsp;&nbsp; It should itself allow your Flowmasters to come alive a little more.Many T-Bird owners even do both right away, which obviously will result in an even louder exhaust note.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I personally don&#039;t feel it&#039;s necessary, as either mod on it&#039;s own will result in a noticeable difference.Beyond that, I&#039;d look into a complete performance exhaust if the above does not satisfy.Keep in mind though, that due to the nature of the underbody and exhaust routing of the MN12 Chasis, an aftermarket exhaust is going to be a little on the pricey side and some modifications the the steering, mounts, and hangers, will be necessary.Give either of the first two options a shot and see what you think.&nbsp; &nbsp; Either way, they will be initially less expensive and you&#039;ll gain further perspective on how exhausts work.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="zane, post: 988316, member: 540617"] I wouldn't waste the cash on those "mufflers." From what you describe and what you apparently are looking for as an end result, you are far better going with either or both of these courses instead: 1. Remove the existing Flowmaster Mufflers and replace it with straight pipe. Since the mufflers on MN12 Chasis cars basically sit right before the exhaust tip itself, they are the last thing in line to quiet down the car. Many people with these cars with either the 3.8 or the 4.6 engines omit their mufflers as a first measure to better sound and a slight performance increase. Typically both sound pretty decent with just a low mild rumble. No drone, and not loud enough to attract police attention; but still lound enough to satisfy most people. 2. Keep the Flowmasters and remove the resonator just after the converters. Replace it with straight pipe. Also a popular mod for the stock MN12 exhaust. The resonator on these cars was designed to decrease exhaust sound. It should itself allow your Flowmasters to come alive a little more. Many T-Bird owners even do both right away, which obviously will result in an even louder exhaust note. I personally don't feel it's necessary, as either mod on it's own will result in a noticeable difference. Beyond that, I'd look into a complete performance exhaust if the above does not satisfy. Keep in mind though, that due to the nature of the underbody and exhaust routing of the MN12 Chasis, an aftermarket exhaust is going to be a little on the pricey side and some modifications the the steering, mounts, and hangers, will be necessary. Give either of the first two options a shot and see what you think. Either way, they will be initially less expensive and you'll gain further perspective on how exhausts work. [/QUOTE]

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