straight pipe

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 3, 2010 | 11:55 PM

NV250

Thread Starter

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 62

Likes: 0

straight pipe

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

-Nathan

Jun 4, 2010 | 09:27 AM

KhanTyranitar

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 3,432

Likes: 7

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

thomer

Junior User

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 70

Likes: 0

From: Markesan

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

NV250

Thread Starter

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 62

Likes: 0

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

Jun 8, 2010 | 08:15 AM

KhanTyranitar

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 3,432

Likes: 7

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

NV250

Thread Starter

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 62

Likes: 0

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

rockin300

Post Fiend

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 6,154

Likes: 0

From: lost in WI

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

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:46 AM

JoeyGowdy

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 69

Likes: 0

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

#10

V10man

Logistics Pro

Joined: Feb 2000

Posts: 3,955

Likes: 50

From: Mesa

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

#11

KhanTyranitar

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 3,432

Likes: 7

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.