Sound tube delete question

[georgev]

I twisted the sound tube off, found it easier then pulling it off.

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[Bartly]

I still want to know if it's any easier from under the car while on jack stands?

 

[Excelerater]

I did my own sound tube delete
Why is the stud 10x longer than it needs to be?

 

[MedStang]

This was my post from a previous thread on the topic:

One of these worked perfect for me to plug the hole in the firewall:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-Spo...-/191570086736

And one of these to cap the whole in the stock air intake:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_37824-255-4440795N_

I have the PP with the braces. For the nut removal, I removed the sound tube from the air intake to swing it out of the way as much as possible. Then I used a 10mm ratcheting wrench and snaked my arm (tight fit!) from the front between the coil cover and the fender well to reach it. I didn't have to lay across the front like the other poster, but was able to do so from the side fender. Once the wrench was on, there was room behind the motor to swing the wrench to remove the nut. Once the sound tube is off, the firewall hole is easy to reach and plug.

^^Listen to this guy.


I did it without removing anything on my PP. It was a major PITA and took longer than it should have. It hurt like hell too with my big forearms.

 

[Commbubba19]

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[scott_0]

Why is the stud 10x longer than it needs to be?

lol so we didn't remove that worthless piece :doh:

 

[Shouldhavegotthegt]

If you lift the tubing out of the grommet from the brake reservoir you can get your hand in their easily to put in the firewall plug. I was trying to squeeze my hand in there and it wouldn't work. Lifted those tubes out and I can easily get my hand back there to make sure it was flush.

 

[S550ilver]

Well got the tube out last night...no tools at all, and all I had to do was loosen the strut tower slightly. I used the twist method as suggested, and it popped right out. Didnt break any plastic tabs or anything...and it looks like the part around the 10mm bolt just kind of released itself from the tube when I twisted it...Now having said that, getting the plug in when I get my Blowfish kit in looks like thats going to be the hard part. I can move that brake line a little and hopefully fish my hand down without dropping the plug. Was very surprised how easy the tube came out...but I do applaud anyone who used wrenches/extensions/etc to loosen it...

 

[StoplightWarrior]

I know it sucks, but just spend an hour in your garage and do it the right way.

I am a normal sized man and was able to squeeze my arm and hand down in there and eventually get everything off cleanly, in one piece, and capped.

 

[GT Pony]

Well got the tube out last night...no tools at all, and all I had to do was loosen the strut tower slightly. I used the twist method as suggested, and it popped right out. Didnt break any plastic tabs or anything...and it looks like the part around the 10mm bolt just kind of released itself from the tube when I twisted it...Now having said that, getting the plug in when I get my Blowfish kit in looks like thats going to be the hard part. I can move that brake line a little and hopefully fish my hand down without dropping the plug. Was very surprised how easy the tube came out...but I do applaud anyone who used wrenches/extensions/etc to loosen it...

I used a 10mm flex head ratchet wrench to get the nut off. Took a while, but it wasn't too bad.

Before you try to install the plug, pop off the coil cover on the head. It will give you a little more room to get your arm down there to install the plug.

 

[MSMStannyl]

Someone else asked this earlier but I didn't see a clear answer and am curious myself. I've heard of lots of people removing the sound tube but what is the benefit of doing this? Just wondering. Is it just to get rid of excess induction noises? I guess at least with our GT's, it's actual engine sound and not a soundtrack coming through the speakers...

 

[T-S550-X]

Someone else asked this earlier but I didn't see a clear answer and am curious myself. I've heard of lots of people removing the sound tube but what is the benefit of doing this? Just wondering. Is it just to get rid of excess induction noises? I guess at least with our GT's, it's actual engine sound and not a soundtrack coming through the speakers...

The only real noticeable difference is the unsightly clutter that goes away with the sound tube. I personally did not notice any sound volume difference. I prefer the cleaner look of the delete.

 

[natepcbfl]

I keep seeing different firewall plugs to use 1" - 1&1/2". Can anybody say what size hole is actually in the firewall?

 

[MaskedRacerX]

The only real noticeable difference is the unsightly clutter that goes away with the sound tube. I personally did not notice any sound volume difference. I prefer the cleaner look of the delete.

Yeah, I did it as part of an install of an air intake elbow (that removed the air tube connection), mostly wanted all that cleaned up (it's amazing, the amount of shit that comes out with the sound tube).

However, I did actually notice some weird harmonic sound disappeared, that was introduced when I had my stock intake (and tube), and added my Mach Thunder exhaust.

I keep seeing different firewall plugs to use 1" - 1&1/2". Can anybody say what size hole is actually in the firewall?

I used this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C5E4O6/

 

[Gee]

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http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26612&page=4

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