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Exhaust
I've got a 2003 F250 Crew Cab (V10 obviously). I had to change to an aftermarket tank (Transferflow) so this got me thinking about making an improvement to the exhaust. An MBRP system was recommended to me, but I wasn't sure the $300 or so would be worth it (aluminized not SS). I'm just not sure it will result in any upgrade over the stock exhaust.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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If you are looking for performance without the noise and your stock tail pipe is in good shape then just replace the huge stock muffler with a different one. I took a chance on a Jones Max Flow and it turned out surprisingly quiet. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html Another good choice that I have used on a 05 I had was a Dynomax Super Turbo #17792(it has 3" core) This is a little louder than the Jones. No need to spend big $ on a cat back.
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I just had some exhaust work done on my 03 about a month ago.
I debated a long time about doing headers. In the end, I just couldn't pull the trigger on $1000 for what I estimated would be minimal gains over just doing the Y-pipe mod and a new muffler. If I were towing north of 10,000lbs regularly, perhaps I would've spent the extra for the incremental hp gain. But just not worth it to me, IMO. I also went with a straight-thru Magnaflow muffler design. The sound is outstanding. No drone whatsoever, a bit louder than stock but never obnoxious. Just about perfect. With my new exhaust setup, and 5-star software, I figure (hope?) I'm within spitting distance of the stock 3V horsepower numbers. My next serious mod will be a gear swap.
My rig may be well over a decade old at this point, but she still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it -- which is more and more often now that gas is $1.90 in my neck of the woods!
I debated a long time about doing headers. In the end, I just couldn't pull the trigger on $1000 for what I estimated would be minimal gains over just doing the Y-pipe mod and a new muffler. If I were towing north of 10,000lbs regularly, perhaps I would've spent the extra for the incremental hp gain. But just not worth it to me, IMO. I also went with a straight-thru Magnaflow muffler design. The sound is outstanding. No drone whatsoever, a bit louder than stock but never obnoxious. Just about perfect. With my new exhaust setup, and 5-star software, I figure (hope?) I'm within spitting distance of the stock 3V horsepower numbers. My next serious mod will be a gear swap.
My rig may be well over a decade old at this point, but she still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it -- which is more and more often now that gas is $1.90 in my neck of the woods!
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Most good systems and mufflers should be SS these days, I agree go with a SS muffler. 
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Any brand specifically? I've been reading & see a TON of suggestions but when folks/companies swear by all these GAINS, it seems questionable. Sometimes you get what you pay for but everyone is always glad to take all the pennies they can from you.
I just got a 2001 F250 V10 & am trying to arrange the perfect exhaust setup to grab those few hp / mpgs left lol plus improve the sound...seems like Magnaflow is a top choice by V10 owners - the SS suggestion seems like a no brainer but GLAD I read it here.
THANKS!
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