Exhaust for 2011 5.0?

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Old 10-12-2011 | 08:01 PM
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Exhaust for 2011 5.0?

I have a 18 in magnaflow on my 2010 4.6 my dad wants a similar cat back setup on his 11 but a lily different 5.0, I was looking at borla possibly?? Si/do
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 08:56 PM
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You got it figured out! A Borla Pro XS Si/do. That muffler is an 18" body, and will have that deep, smooth Borla tone to it. Order the muffler and some tips and head to a shop!
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 09:48 PM
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How different is it from a magnaflow because i really like mine but ive never heard a borla
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 11:09 PM
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The Maggi equivalent will sound similar from idle to partial throttle. The biggest difference is at WOT. The Maggi will get a little raspy, where the Borla will maintain that deep smooth signature growl.
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 11:11 PM
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That difference comes with the packing materials used and the slight difference in the perforated tube.
 
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Old 10-12-2011 | 11:47 PM
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Thank you very much
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 08:27 AM
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I think this exhaust setup sounds good - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar9rqb9ltnE

I haven't heard it in person yet, but this is what I am considering...
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 11:59 AM
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Borla all the way. i have 2 s-type on my 2011 5.0l and they rock. he'll love Borla. check out my vid in my sig if you want to hear it.
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:46 PM
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They both sound great
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 06:57 PM
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I have a all 3" SI/SO 14" Magnaflow on my 5.0 and I honestly love how it sounds. Very quiet for cruising around down, but has a serious bark when you lay into it. I couldn't ask for a better sounding exhaust.
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 07:45 PM
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The plan is to steel his truck, **** him off, go to the muffler shop and get it done then bring it home for an early xmas present
 
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Old 10-13-2011 | 08:42 PM
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Captain awesome ftw!
 
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Old 03-10-2013 | 09:43 PM
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I have a all 3" SI/SO 14" Magnaflow on my 5.0 and I honestly love how it sounds. Very quiet for cruising around down, but has a serious bark when you lay into it. I couldn't ask for a better sounding exhaust.
Hey Polska I have the same truck as you. I had a 14" on my 06 5.4 and it was prone to drone at 70 on the free way. Do u hav any utube vids of ur truck and also did u swap out and run 3 inch pipe from res. all way back or did u choke down after res and just coupler the new muffler in? Thanks -brute
 



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