Aftermarket Muffler stock pipes
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Aftermarket Muffler stock pipes
I am thinking about having my stock muffler replaced with a 50 series Flowmaster and was wondering if anyone has done this and kept the stock tailpipe. Whould I be able to tell any difference in performance with this setup or should I get new pipes installed? Thanks for the help.
Andrew
Andrew
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Does anyone know what size the stock exhaust tubing is?
If you thought it was too loud than get a Magnaflow muffler.
Originally Posted by 05F1FIDDY4x4
Thanks. Is there anyway you can get a sound clip? I am gonna call the guy that is going to be doing my tint and see what other brands of mufflers he carries. I had Flowmaster 40 series on the Sport Trac that I had and it was to loud.
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I did that with my 04 SuperCab. Installed the FlowMaster 50 SUV and kept the factory pipes. Sounded OK
On my 05 SuperCrew I went with SI/DO Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow exiting behind the rear wheels. Louder and mellower - deeper tone - but the least expensive way to go is just the muffler swap.
I am sure you will be pleased any way you go.
Kenny
On my 05 SuperCrew I went with SI/DO Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow exiting behind the rear wheels. Louder and mellower - deeper tone - but the least expensive way to go is just the muffler swap.
I am sure you will be pleased any way you go.
Kenny
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Originally Posted by TeckBargins
Stock tube is 2.5 inches
I actually have flowmaster 50 series on stock pipes... to me its too quiet. but big improvement over stock muffler.
I actually have flowmaster 50 series on stock pipes... to me its too quiet. but big improvement over stock muffler.
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Here's my 2 cents on the stock pipe thing. If/when you change out the muffler, chances are the aftermarket will be shorter(the stock is a monster) therefore they will have to cut your intermediate pipe to use as an extension and weld/attach the muffler to it. Not that big of a deal there b/c if you wanted to go back stock, you could get another intermediate pipe from Ford for about 40 bucks. Problem I found was that the pipe distal to the muffler is welded from the company so you will have to cut the muffler off where the tailpipe starts(no connections used by the company). If/when you wanted to go back stock, you will be piecing it back together. I found that if you just use aluminized pipes or buy SS, you can have them remove you entire stock muffler and tailpipe and keep it intact. That way, if you get tired of the sound or you trade the truck, you can put it back on easily. All you would need is the 40 dollar intermediate pipe to connect the muffler to the upstream pipe connection. If you want your stock system back and it's hacked up, remember that it will cost over 400 bucks to buy a new one. Many people don't care and don't plan to put stock back on. Just some FYI. I have SI/DO straight back, Flowmaster 50 series and love them.
Last edited by clemtom; 02-09-2007 at 03:44 PM.