replace factory muffler
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replace factory muffler
sorry am new to this site and sure this has been discussed a 1000 times but here it goes...have an 05 f250 5.4 factory exhaust..looking to upgrade to something that makes a little bit of noise..not looking to wake the dead but i would like something with a little personality.. any recommendations and how much would it cost for parts plus possible install
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Hey im in the same boat with ya. I bought mine in may of this year and also would like a more aggressive tone. ive looked everywhere and it seems the only choice is flowmaster. im wondering why a fella couldnt buy a set up for a 150 5.4 and retro-fit it im thinking about taking a chance on it. I had a 04 fx4 150 and there were many after market systems available. i think the pipe sizes were the same probably the mounting brakets different. another guy on here suggested just eliminating the muffler and go with a straight pipe. that would wake up the sleepy heads.
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You can do a muffler swap... any muffler thats center in/offset out would work. Just have to add some 3" pipe to make up the difference... shorter mufflers = louder
I think Dynomax and Gibson make catbacks for these trucks. If I didn't have a custom exhaust I'd probably go with the Dynomax kit and sub a Magnaflow muffler for the super turbo. I've never really been impressed with Gibsons kits... they seem to fall apart at the muffler necks.
I think Dynomax and Gibson make catbacks for these trucks. If I didn't have a custom exhaust I'd probably go with the Dynomax kit and sub a Magnaflow muffler for the super turbo. I've never really been impressed with Gibsons kits... they seem to fall apart at the muffler necks.
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hey boot ...this might be not allowed to say on this forum but i had a dodge and it was no where as nice as my f250 but it sounded a lot bigger than it was..my f250 sounds like a ford explorer i am having trouble finding stuff too...im not an off roader or a custom guy its just my everyday rider and i would like a more throaty sound
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rich what was the cost and does it mount to existing pipes or do i need a whole new pipe assembly... plus how would u describe the sound
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rich...i went to pep boys they had the flowmax 40 series in in stock..how do u like it .. what does it sound like
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i paid like $60 i got it from advance auto parts with my military discount. if you get the one that is center in offset out 3" inlet/outlet you will only need a small piece of pipe to reconnect the tail pipe or you can dump it out in front of the wheel. It sounds real good i got the delta flow because it doesnt resonate as much inside the cab. Its got a nice agressive tone and if you really get on it it screams
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Click the link to see what Summit Racing offers for the 2005 F250 5.4L.
Exhaust Systems & Kits, 5.4L/330, Exhaust, F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP, FORD, 2005 - summitracing.com
Personally, I plan to purchase the components (all stainless steel) and have a reputable muffler shop do the install. The aftermarket offers little to nothing for the 5.4L so it's the only way that I'm going to get what I want...
Exhaust Systems & Kits, 5.4L/330, Exhaust, F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP, FORD, 2005 - summitracing.com
Personally, I plan to purchase the components (all stainless steel) and have a reputable muffler shop do the install. The aftermarket offers little to nothing for the 5.4L so it's the only way that I'm going to get what I want...
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X2 for Magnaflow - you can direct replace just the muffler or get a custom job done at a shop. Not that expensive for custom work - some places even cost less than the kits you can buy for other trucks and you can have it welded instead of bolt on.