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Part #: 18157

Walker 18157 Exhaust Muffler

SoundFX Universal
53 vehicles fit this part
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SoundFX Universal
Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Capri, Cougar, Mustang, and Thunderbird
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Overview of Walker SoundFX Universal Exhaust Muffler 18157

The Walker SoundFX Universal Exhaust Muffler 18157 is designed to provide reliable exhaust flow and sound control for select Ford and Mercury vehicles. This universal muffler offers a durable steel construction with an aluminized finish, suitable for models like the Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Capri, and Thunderbird.

  • Universal fit for multiple Ford and Mercury models
  • Oval-shaped muffler body measuring 8.813 inches wide and 4.25 inches high
  • Steel body with aluminized finish for corrosion resistance
  • 2-inch inlet and outlet pipe connections with offset configuration
  • Combination muffler type with a 15-inch body length and 18-inch overall length

Detailed Product Description

The Walker SoundFX Universal muffler 18157 features a robust steel body finished with aluminized coating to resist rust and extend service life. Its oval shape and combination muffler design balance sound attenuation and exhaust flow efficiency. The muffler includes a single 2-inch inlet and outlet, both with pipe connection types and offset configurations, allowing for versatile installation options. With an overall length of 18 inches and a body length of 15 inches, this muffler fits a range of exhaust systems requiring a universal solution.

Walker’s SoundFX Universal product line focuses on providing adaptable mufflers that fit multiple vehicle applications without sacrificing quality or performance. This part is engineered to meet the needs of Ford and Mercury owners seeking a dependable replacement muffler for models such as the Mustang, Cougar, Capri, and Thunderbird.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

  • Ford Mustang exhaust muffler replacement
  • Mercury Cougar muffler upgrade
  • Ford Capri exhaust system repair
  • Mercury Thunderbird muffler fitment
  • Universal muffler for 2-inch inlet/outlet exhaust pipes

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Designed for pipe connection installation with offset inlet and outlet
  • Not reversible; ensure correct orientation during installation
  • Check inlet and outlet diameters (2 inches) for compatibility with existing exhaust pipes
  • Professional installation recommended for optimal fit and performance

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Walker manufactures the SoundFX Universal muffler 18157 with durable steel and aluminized finish to provide corrosion resistance and long service life. While specific warranty details are not provided, Walker products typically meet industry standards for quality and reliability in exhaust components.

BrandWalker
Part Number18157
PositionSoundFX Universal
Universal Or Specific FitUniversal
ShapeOval
Grade TypeRegular
Inlet Inside Diameter2
Body Width8.813
Inlet Quantity1
Outlet Inside Diameter2
Outlet Quantity1
ReversibleNo
TunableNo
Overall Length18
Body Height4.25
Body Length15
Body MaterialSteel
FinishAluminized
Inlet 1 Inside Diameter2
Inlet 1 TypePipe connection
Inlet ConfigurationOffset
Inlet Offset2.625
Inlet TypePipe connection
Muffler TypeCombination
Outlet 1 Inside Diameter2
Outlet 1 TypePipe connection
Outlet ConfigurationOffset
Outlet TypePipe connection

This part fits 53 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1993FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1992FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1991FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1990FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1989FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1988FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1987FordMustang2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986FordMustang3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986FordMustangLX2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986FordThunderbird5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986FordThunderbird3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCapri3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCougar5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCougarBase3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1986MercuryCougarLS3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985FordMustang3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985FordMustangLX2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985FordThunderbird3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985FordThunderbird5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCapri3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCougarBase3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCougarBase5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCougarLS3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1985MercuryCougarLS5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984FordMustang3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984FordMustangL2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984FordThunderbird3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984FordThunderbird5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCapri3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCougarBase3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCougarBase5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCougarLS3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1984MercuryCougarLS5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordMustang3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordMustangGLX2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordMustangGL2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordMustangL2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordThunderbird3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983FordThunderbird5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983MercuryCapri3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983MercuryCougar5.0LV8N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal
1983MercuryCougar3.8LV6N/ARequires 35569 And Two 35564; Requires 35568 And 35408; Modifications and/or Additional Parts May Be Required for Installation; SoundFX Universal

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

5565

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.