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Nov 24, 2003 | 01:18 PM

78custom

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Ford louder than dodge

My buddie has a 94 dakota 318 and single flowmaster 40 series 3'' tail pipe. I have a 78 F150 Stock exuast , Is there any reason why my truck is louder than his ? (outside the trucks) When turning the same rpm my engine is louder than his exaust. is this bad or is it due to my truck being 16 years older? I personally like the loudness he thinks it sounds like a caged beast!

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:00 PM

hifiwasabi

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If it isn't broken or leaking, and you like the sound, why worry?

Nov 24, 2003 | 05:39 PM

pfogle

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Are there cats on your 78? If not that is why.

Nov 24, 2003 | 07:10 PM

CobraXP

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I'm with pfogle - I doubt your 78 has cats (mine doesn't), and his probably has two cats - if not four...

Nov 25, 2003 | 01:56 AM

bronco351

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It;s because your truck is running lower Compression Ratio than his is!!

Nov 25, 2003 | 11:11 AM

78custom

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No cats! he would have as many as four? I'll check next time he is in town. I'm not worrying I like the sound just wondering why it's so loud. Thanx for the info!