Removing the silencer

Pastor Robert · 06-02-2000, 03:11 PM

Can anyone tell me where I can find a manual (Chilton, Clymer, whatever) for my 2000 V-6? I want to remove the silencer, but I can't find any manuals anywhere that show its exact location and how to safely remove it. I've heard that this is an easy way to gain power without being detected by the "warranty police."

I have tracked down a K&N filter, so when that arrives I'd like to do it all at once.

I've been told the K&N filter is good for about 5 - 7 horsepower, but I haven't heard what the gain would be by removing the silencer. Any ideas? Any input on all of this will be greatly appreciated.

Pastor Robert

93CobraR · 06-02-2000, 03:45 PM

When you go to put you K&N in you have to take out the one bolt that holds the air box in place. Next undo the clamp and wiggle out the air box. After you get it out you will see a big rubber cone on the end that sticks into the fender. Just pull it off the box and thats it!

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Pastor Robert · 06-04-2000, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the info 93CobraR!!! I think I got it right. If you look down between the inner fender and airbox, you can see the end of the K & N filter. Does this sound correct? By chance do you know what the horsepower gain will be with this setup? I've heard everything from none to 8. Also, do you know if this will help the fuel economy?

Thanks again for everything!!!

Pastor Robert

Mr 5 0 · 06-04-2000, 07:46 PM

I don't know what the HP gain would be on the 2000 V-6 engine, but on a 5.0, dyno tests have shown a 4 HP gain from removing the silencer and a 1 HP gain from the K&N filter (over the stock filter). Total: 5 HP. Not bad! I would guess you would get soming close to that number on your V-6.

RoadWarriorV6 · 06-10-2000, 10:37 PM

Hey man, ive heard that on the 94-98 V6's get 2hp witha removed air silencer but the new ones are a little different so i dont know

Pastor Robert · 06-13-2000, 08:07 AM

Thanks for the input RoadWarrior. I received an e-mail from a K&N rep, and he claimed that I would get close to 8 more horsepower. Well, I think his numbers are off. The car does "seem" to run better, but the horsepower increase isn't that dramatic. I believe I will notice a greater increase when I change the exhaust.

Pastor Robert

06-02-2000, 03:11 PM	#1
Pastor Robert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 19	Removing the silencer Can anyone tell me where I can find a manual (Chilton, Clymer, whatever) for my 2000 V-6? I want to remove the silencer, but I can't find any manuals anywhere that show its exact location and how to safely remove it. I've heard that this is an easy way to gain power without being detected by the "warranty police." I have tracked down a K&N filter, so when that arrives I'd like to do it all at once. I've been told the K&N filter is good for about 5 - 7 horsepower, but I haven't heard what the gain would be by removing the silencer. Any ideas? Any input on all of this will be greatly appreciated. Pastor Robert

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06-02-2000, 03:45 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	When you go to put you K&N in you have to take out the one bolt that holds the air box in place. Next undo the clamp and wiggle out the air box. After you get it out you will see a big rubber cone on the end that sticks into the fender. Just pull it off the box and thats it! ------------------ 87 Gt with 4 inch cowl hood, dark charcole grey, long tube headers,off road h-pipe, 2 chamber flows,BBK cold air intake, Mass air coversion, Cobra 70mm MAF, 1 intake spacer,180 thermo., MAC underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0 shifter, and a King Cobra clutch,Crane adjustable fuel press. regulator, Mac Strut and Tower Brace, Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's, Steeda subframe connectors, 4.10's. Best time 13.49 Best MPH 102 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_20...l?947947194470

06-04-2000, 05:08 PM	#3
Pastor Robert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 19	Thanks for the info 93CobraR!!! I think I got it right. If you look down between the inner fender and airbox, you can see the end of the K & N filter. Does this sound correct? By chance do you know what the horsepower gain will be with this setup? I've heard everything from none to 8. Also, do you know if this will help the fuel economy? Thanks again for everything!!! Pastor Robert

06-04-2000, 07:46 PM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	I don't know what the HP gain would be on the 2000 V-6 engine, but on a 5.0, dyno tests have shown a 4 HP gain from removing the silencer and a 1 HP gain from the K&N filter (over the stock filter). Total: 5 HP. Not bad! I would guess you would get soming close to that number on your V-6.

06-10-2000, 10:37 PM	#5
RoadWarriorV6 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sioux City, Ia,USA Posts: 22	Hey man, ive heard that on the 94-98 V6's get 2hp witha removed air silencer but the new ones are a little different so i dont know

06-13-2000, 08:07 AM	#6
Pastor Robert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 19	Thanks for the input RoadWarrior. I received an e-mail from a K&N rep, and he claimed that I would get close to 8 more horsepower. Well, I think his numbers are off. The car does "seem" to run better, but the horsepower increase isn't that dramatic. I believe I will notice a greater increase when I change the exhaust. Pastor Robert