Exhaust recomendations
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Exhaust recomendations
I have a stock 2001 f150 5.4. This truck is just too damn quiet. I'd like it to make some exhaust noise and sound like a truck - something i can here while driving. however, i don't want it very loud. I am looking for something simple - like simply changing the muffler to something like a flow master. I'd like to do this myself.
you guys have any recomendations? again, i am just looking for some exhaust sound i can here while driving, but not overly loud.
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rodney
you guys have any recomendations? again, i am just looking for some exhaust sound i can here while driving, but not overly loud.
thanks
rodney
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Rodney...I have a MagnaFlow muffler with 3" pipe from the y back. I had to keep mine family friendly, because my daughter watches her dvd's in there. I makes a nice rumble not to loud. When I get on it, it livens up, but just cruisin can't hear too much. And the plus side was it was installed for only $247..pipe and all.
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Chevysniper,
That sounds like what I am looking for, but for simplicity sake, would it be possible to get similar results just from installing a different muffler and letting everything else the same?
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rodney
That sounds like what I am looking for, but for simplicity sake, would it be possible to get similar results just from installing a different muffler and letting everything else the same?
thanks
rodney
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I'm no expert, but I would say it would sound similar. The reason I changed all the pipe is I didn't want to have to change it later if I get headers. I don't like to pay for things twice, if you know what I mean.
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i know what you mean. I don't want to spend the $$ for a full system, so thought maybe I could get a bit louder sound (than stock) by just changing the muffler and doing it myself. Maybe i'll give it a go.
thanks
rodney
thanks
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yeah, good luck, I don't think you can go wrong with either the MagnaFlow or the Flowmaster. Both are proven mufflers and there are a lot of others out there too. Gibson makes a really nice stainless steel cat-back, but it's pretty pricey.
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dhhf64, You should get a very similar sound with just the muffler swap. When you run larger diameter tubing, it does change the note a bit though. I think you would be happier if you went with a complete catback kit, and not just the muff swap. If it were me, I would save up until you can afford it. Also, the kits normally come with a nice chrome tip, which can also effect the exhaust note in a positive way.
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Rich, I didn't know the tip could make a difference in the sound. See ya learn something new everyday.
I put a stainless steel tip on mine when I got it installed.
I put a stainless steel tip on mine when I got it installed.
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so, how difficult is it to just replace the muffler? I am a noob, but I have a hacksaw! Does the new muffler need to be welded on, or will it come with clamps to be clamped on?
thanks for your help guys.
rodney
thanks for your help guys.
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You could weld it in, or clamp it. I prefer clamping to welding any day. It allows for the exhaust to move if need be, without coming loose. Most mufflers dont come with clamps I believe, but they are only a few dollars at any napa or autozone.
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if I had your 5.4, I would slip a simple 50 series flowmaster in the stocker's place. if im not mistaken the 50 series is around 17" long and the stock should be around that length. I would reccommed the 40 series but i dont know how loud you wanna be. i've heard some nice things about the 40 series on a 5.4 but its your choice...the 40 series is also 3 inches shorter so you would need to add some pipe
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you guys helped me make my descion, i am going to go with the 50 series. now, which one? the delta flow, or the suv/performance?
i like the idea of simplicity - and if the 50 fits in with no pipe changes, then i think i can do it myself (i hope). btw, how difficult is it to cut pipe with a hacksaw?
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rodney
i like the idea of simplicity - and if the 50 fits in with no pipe changes, then i think i can do it myself (i hope). btw, how difficult is it to cut pipe with a hacksaw?
thanks
rodney