Notices
Excursion - King of SUVs 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Exhaust

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:14 PM
  #1  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Exhaust

Has anyone changed out their own exhaust? If so are there any tips that I might want to know prior to doing it?
 
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:30 PM
  #2  
njneer1's Avatar
njneer1
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,540
Likes: 1
From: Southwest VA
Club FTE Silver Member

Hang everything loosly in place and fit up .........then tighten afterward from front to rear so you can make it fit correctly
 
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:45 PM
  #3  
Stewart_H's Avatar
Stewart_H
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Putting the MBRP exhaust on my Excursion was the easiest exhaust I've ever done.

Having a second set of hands to help with the downpipe was a blessing.

Stewart
 
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:11 PM
  #4  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
ok cool, i am going to start it
 
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:24 PM
  #5  
jeeplj8's Avatar
jeeplj8
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
Originally Posted by Stewart_H
Putting the MBRP exhaust on my Excursion was the easiest exhaust I've ever done.

Having a second set of hands to help with the downpipe was a blessing.

Stewart
How loud is it inside? I have run exhaust sytems on pick ups before, but am worried about the noise inside the cabin of an excursion.
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:22 AM
  #6  
Stewart_H's Avatar
Stewart_H
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by jeeplj8
How loud is it inside? I have run exhaust sytems on pick ups before, but am worried about the noise inside the cabin of an excursion.
Barely noticeable.

I was quite disappointed it wasn't louder when I put it on, but then I'm used to my 5.0 with Flowmasters and an offroad H pipe and my Lightning with long tubes, Bassani, and no cats.

Stewart
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:35 AM
  #7  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
well......all went fine until I got to the tail pipe. The pipe would not fit, it hits not only the rear strut but also the tire. I think they put the wrong set of tail pipes in the kit. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:39 AM
  #8  
Stewart_H's Avatar
Stewart_H
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Hmmmm, you can't adjust the whole line from front to back to make sure your have it fitting in the most optimal manner so as to clear the strut and tire?

Stewart
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:50 AM
  #9  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
nope, tried everything, it just will not clear the rear. I think the bends are off. I do not know what I am going to do now, I cut the stock stuff off and can not re-weld it back. I also tore a orange circular pyramid looking piece from the rear suspension, any one know what that is for?
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:09 AM
  #10  
Stewart_H's Avatar
Stewart_H
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Where did you get your exhaust? What kind is it?

As for the piece you tore off, post a picture of it and provide a more precise location from where it came and I'm sure someone will chime in.

Stewart
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:11 AM
  #11  
hochus's Avatar
hochus
New User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by 02-7.3D
nope, tried everything, it just will not clear the rear. I think the bends are off. I do not know what I am going to do now, I cut the stock stuff off and can not re-weld it back. I also tore a orange circular pyramid looking piece from the rear suspension, any one know what that is for?
I believe you are talking about the bumper (bump stop pad)
Where are you from I have a stock exhaust sitting here.
Or
I ran my dumped right before the muffler for a long time just buy a turn down for it. Until you can get the right one for it.
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:15 PM
  #12  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
yeah it is the bump stop
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 05:42 PM
  #13  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Wow I got the pipe in, I had to drop the rear shock to get it in the right position. Pics are forth coming.
 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:28 PM
  #14  
02-7.3D's Avatar
02-7.3D
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Here is the down pipe

Here is the stock transition and muffler

Here is MBRP Transition pipe and Muffler


The tail pipes

 
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:12 PM
  #15  
Big Sky's Avatar
Big Sky
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 852
Likes: 12
From: Billings, MT
I'd like to know if there is a power and mpg difference with the MBRP 4" system. I have the same vehicle and have been thinking about upgrading sometime in the future.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kylef25008
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
1
Feb 28, 2017 11:06 AM
dlehmann
2009 - 2014 F150
2
Sep 29, 2016 12:20 AM
msdt-99517
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
3
Sep 27, 2016 09:18 AM
Restlesswildman
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
0
Apr 27, 2016 06:18 PM
daywalker
Exhaust Systems
1
Oct 28, 2001 11:56 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:19 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE