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Old Apr 12, 2024 | 09:44 AM
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Exhaust question

I have a 1995 f150 and I love it but I would like to make it sound better. It has a 351 windsor in it right now... Would a different exhaust help? Please help me out !
 
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Old Apr 12, 2024 | 10:06 AM
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The factory catalytic converter really quiets it down. What exhaust is on there now?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2024 | 11:04 AM
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Some guys may want your OE cat pipe for states that require OE or some goofy state specific ones (i.e. CA) Consider an aftermarket Y pipe with high flow cat and your choice of catback. The 3/4 ton had a larger Y pipe per my pal who swapped a 351W into his half ton with the F250 Y pipe.

Asking our favorite muffler tone is a loaded question. Go check some out at your local auto gatherings.
 
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351 exhaust

I am changing to a 351 and had a hard time finally getting the correct “Y” pipe.
I have the complete 302 engine to dual cat pipe along with the air injector tube. Luckily we do not have to put up with emission inspections here.
Anyone who needs 302 exhaust parts just PM me.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2024 | 08:27 AM
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Remove the muffler, leave the cats in place
We used to have fun dualling out Fox body mustangs using recalled Tempo cats
Shorty headers and a long cat behind each, then out to the periphery with exhaust pipe
Sounded throaty, borderline trouble with the law
Have fun
 
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Old Apr 13, 2024 | 09:39 AM
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I like cats w/ no muffler, or muffler w/ no cats. Out of the 2, cats no muffler is what I prefer b/c the cats give it more of a tuned sound
 
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
The factory catalytic converter really quiets it down. What exhaust is on there now?
I believe just the stock exhaust...
 
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