Muffler Failure


Biginch Blake

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Nov 4, 2008
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Rockville, Indiana
I had my car at Ray Skillman for service up dates and installation of new transmission coolers. They had completed the work and were checking out other items before re-installing the bottom shields. They noticed discoloration on one of the mufflers and found that it had cracked and was leaking exhaust. This failure will cause excessive heat and exhaust gases to be released into the back portion of the car. There are a lot of problems this could cause.

Because they went the extra mile is the only reason this was found. It may be something you would want your servicing dealer to inspect. See attached photos of failure. PS: Forgive my crude drawing skills. My new muffler is on the way to their shop.
 

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STORMCAT

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I know of another one that cracked in the exact same spot...
 

Sinovac

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I’m glad your dealer is taking good care of you. Standard or Akrapovic muffler?
 

Biginch Blake

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I’m glad your dealer is taking good care of you. Standard or Akrapovic muffler?

WHAT! You got me, it’s a muffler, came on the car.
 

mmlcobra

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I believe the Akrapovic is the titanium version.
Mark
 

Biginch Blake

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Not sure if this portion of the exhaust is included in the titanium option. I did not get the titanium exhaust.
 

Sinovac

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Yeah, Akrapovic (Xcentric can help with the pronunciation) is the optional titanium muffler.
 

Xcentric

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ah CRAP o vitch
 
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Simon

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Blake are you considering an aftermarket xpipe?
 

Sinovac

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Who is making the aftermarket pipes? I see that Brian has one.
 

Sinovac

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ah CRAP o vitch

I know. I like when you explain it. Have you seen Mike Hunt?
 

BAT

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Who is making the aftermarket pipes? I see that Brian has one.

Heffner
 

GKW05GT

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GTJack

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I guess the leak was small enough that you could not tell a change in the sound of the exhaust. Good dealer!
 

Sinovac

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Anyone know if there is a performance gain with this pipe? I can’t tell from the video if there is any difference in the quality of the exhaust note.
 

FikseGTS

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Apr 15, 2007
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mine as well...



I know of another one that cracked in the exact same spot...
 

Sinovac

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mine as well...

Was yours the standard exhaust?
 

Gary

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Festus, Missouri
Some advantage in getting a later one. ??
 

Biginch Blake

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Rockville, Indiana
I am going with the stock muffler under warranty.
 

68Rcodeman

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Im sure there will be an updated one. Ford Quality Control will be on it. Are the mufflers the same on Titanium versus standard?