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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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Is this stock?

Is the muffler supposed to be here? 04 5.4 4x4

 
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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Yes, that is indeed stock.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 09:09 PM
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That (stock) muffler location is the easiest way to spot a 5.4 in an EX, all the other motors have the muffler between the frame rails ahead of the rear axle.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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IIRC, that is a "resonator" and the muffler is located further 'north'.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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In '05 the 5.4 got an exhaust like the V10 that pointed out the side instead of the turndown pipe like yours.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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Considering this.. Is it a good option? Any suggestions? I don't want anything super loud especially in the cab.
Gibson® - Ford Excursion 2000-2005 Swept Side? Cat-Back Exhaust System
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:44 AM
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I had a Gibson on my 351 Bronco many moons ago. Had a nice rumble but not too loud. You might try searching for clips on Youtube, lots of muffler combos posted.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by X-ford
Considering this.. Is it a good option? Any suggestions? I don't want anything super loud especially in the cab.
Gibson® - Ford Excursion 2000-2005 Swept Side? Cat-Back Exhaust System
I know it is a different engine, but we are running a gibson setup on my wife's Ford Edge. It has a great sound and overall are a nicely put together kit.

I also had one on my old F-150. It was a little loud with cabin drone, but it dumped out before the rear tires, so I am sure that had a lot to do with it.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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cut it off
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Cheapest 1st step is go to any muffler shop and have them cut it off and replace it with a piece of pipe, $60 tops. Then if you don't like that then just replace the muffler underneath the truck with a better/higher flow one $100-$150. No need to buy a whole exhaust just replace the important parts.
 
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Take a good look at your Y pipe first, some years the 5.4 and 6.8 had a T pipe that was very restrictive, if that's what you have now then I would start there with a new better flowing y pipe. After that maybe look at aftermarket performance mufflers, start at the front and work your way back.
Apocalypse swapped in a good Y pipe on his 5.4 and was happy with the results.

The T pipe monstrosity.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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HA! Those look like the snake fireworks that burn and shrivle up when you light them, i cant remember what they are called tho?
 
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I know exactly what you are talking about! They do look like that.
 
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