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Jun 3, 2010 | 11:55 PM

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Hi, I have a 99 F250 V10 and I am thinking about removing the cat and running a straight pipe. Will this have any bad effects on the truck as far as running poorly? Any ideas on sound

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Jun 4, 2010 | 09:27 AM

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It will definitely make it a lot louder, but the V10 often sounds strange if it gets too loud, especially if the cat is missing. I would recommend going with a smaller yet sufficient cat instead. That way you can get more sound, but it will be moderated.

Jun 5, 2010 | 05:57 AM

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Go to you tube and search st. pipe ford v10 they shoud have sum videos of these trucks! I personally do not like the sound of the v10 st piped! But thats just me!

Jun 7, 2010 | 07:36 PM

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Thank you! I will do that. Is it bad for the truck at all though?

Jun 8, 2010 | 08:15 AM

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Not usually. Often the cat can maximize low end torque, but I doubt you would notice a difference on a v10.

Jun 8, 2010 | 09:25 AM

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ok thanks, I looked up some videos and it is a lot louder but the sound isn't all that great. I'll have to think about it, I like the fact that it's louder that way.

Jun 8, 2010 | 03:34 PM

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From: lost in WI

ive heard that v10s that are stiaght piped sound like a v6 truck

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Oct 9, 2011 | 07:46 AM

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From: Hickory Flat, MS 38633

Headers to Collectors to X-Pipe to Straights on a 6.8L v10:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post10900132

2011/10/08 - Rowdy's F250 v10 with Headers, X-Pipe and Straight Pipes only! - YouTube

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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I had a "test pipe" on my 99 V10 with Borla headers & catback. It was really loud roar/ricer sounding. I put the cat back on and never looked back.

Oct 10, 2011 | 09:49 AM

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Yep, the truck in that video sounds absolutely terrible. V10s are hard to get a good sound out of, and most anything you do that makes them louder and raspier makes them sound worse.