What Exhaust do I need?
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What Exhaust do I need?
I was wondering what exhaust size do I need. Right now I have a 2.5in piping with headers and a Y Pipe with no cats, 75mm maf and a chip and a K&N FIPK. But I have the EE Kit ordered and was wondering if my exhaust is sufficient or do I need to upgrade to a 3in piping?
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The EE kit is a S/C kit from Explorer express. http://www.explorerexpress.com/ Its not forwarding the link once you click on it so just type it on your browser. Instead it goes to motorhavens site. Whats up with that?
I have a 02 Ranger FX4 4.0 Sohc 5 spd.
I have a 02 Ranger FX4 4.0 Sohc 5 spd.
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Flow restriction (backpressure) is greatly dependent on the length of the pipe; a short(er) 2.5" pipe will have similar backpressure to a longer 3", and have the added benefit of high gas velocities (which helps scavenging and torque). If you want cheap & easy exhaust backpressure decreases, just shorten your existing exhaust (dumps behind the cab?).
Every S/C vehicle I've heard has a dramatically different exhaust note than their N/A counterparts- smoother, mellow, deeper. A short exhaust on your S/C Ranger with your favorite muffler might sound really good.
Every S/C vehicle I've heard has a dramatically different exhaust note than their N/A counterparts- smoother, mellow, deeper. A short exhaust on your S/C Ranger with your favorite muffler might sound really good.
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Well the only thing I dont like dumped exhaust is that its going to be really loud in the cab. But I will give it a try once I get my S/C, If I dont like it, looks like I will have to go 3in piping.
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Adding a long (25") perforated-core glasspack will go a long way towards quieting the sound. I'd probably put it after the main muffler.
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I always run straight pipe from cat back louder than muffler but not to loud as long you run it all the way to rear of truck would be loud if short pipe.
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Originally Posted by FX4Range R
Well the only thing I dont like dumped exhaust is that its going to be really loud in the cab. But I will give it a try once I get my S/C, If I dont like it, looks like I will have to go 3in piping.