Intake Resonator/Silencer Removal (2000-2002 LS V8)

[ac_2007]

Hello members. Just a quick question to all you first-gen Lincoln LS V8 owners. I installed a cone intake today with the adapter for the stock intake tube and would like a little bit more sound.

How can I go about removing this silencer? The little tab on the left (facing the engine) has already broken, however I cannot seem to remove the actual tube part on the right.

 

[ChrisLS8]

You would have to rig up something to cover the hole up. That's post-MAF and leaving it open is a no no.

 

[ac_2007]

You would have to rig up something to cover the hole up. That's post-MAF and leaving it open is a no no.

I know it'll need to be covered up, I'll probably do that with a piece of plastic and some epoxy. The question is, does it have to be hacked off, or does it come apart?

I've seen the 03+ silencer delete threads, but those are different.

 

[De-marko]

I believe it's hacked off.

 

[ac_2007]

I believe it's hacked off.

Thanks, still hope someone has a definitive answer however.

 

[LS4me]

Thanks, still hope someone has a definitive answer however.

Yes, you will need to cut it off. It is a molded piece.

 

[ac_2007]

Appreciate it. What is the difference in sound afterwards?

 

[ac_2007]

Appreciate it. What is the difference in sound afterwards?

:feedback

 

[LS4me]

:feedback

It is louder. If it is already tearing away, you need to either remove the piece or seal the tear.

 

[De-marko]

Maybe I'll try that.

 

[Thebigmac1994]

I don't see where the intake silencer is. i would like to remove it as well. and wondering if i need to do anything afterwards like plug or seal it.. with what?

 

[oddball]

Just look at the air flow from the filter to the throttle plates. Any bulges, voids, etc, are there to silence the intake noise. You can just cut them off then cover up the holes (Really really well).
Note that in addition to the louder roar at heavy throttle, you'll also get high pitched whines at various times.