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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 10:52 AM
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Looking for 7.3 Exhaust options and don't want to lose that 7.3 sound

Hey all, I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust but don't want to lose my 7.3 sound. Anyone have any options? Thanks
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 01:51 PM
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tried and true 4" straight pipe, simple sounds good don't need anything more.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 01:55 PM
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Too loud for me. MBRP
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tugly
Too loud for me. MBRP
Me, too, and I did the same thing. My hearing isn't the best, but it still sounds like a 7.3 to me.

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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 02:15 PM
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I too with with a 4" MBRP with the muffler and could not be happier. Bought from Clay at Riffraff many, many years ago and I still like the sound of it. DISCLAIMER: I do NOT monetize my videos. If a video of mine is monetized (ads in the video), that is the fault of YouTube and YouTube alone. They have deemed it is their right to monetize any video they see fit despite what the creator of the video desires.

The video below at the 28:45 time stamp mark is a "decent" representation of what it sounds like.


You can hear the MBRP exhaust throughout this video below. Keep in mind the microphone used and the speakers you are using can severely distort or change the sound.


Lastly, the video below was recorded a couple of weeks ago by another FTE'r as we were leaving the gathering. I "think" he has an iPhone, but I don't know for sure. The truck was in 4x4 and "L" gear on the ZF6 transmission.


I hope this helps!



 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 02:37 PM
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Consider a clamp on/weld on Big Truck Muffler, Walker 21470, if staying with stock injectors and exhaust pipes. Works for me.




https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19784366
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 03:12 PM
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I have stock exhaust. I bought a muffler delete pipe and an Aeroturbine 3535. Cut the muffler out and put the delete pipe there and put the muffler in between that and the Down pipe. Almost perfect fit, think I trimmed about 3” off the pipe.. Ground one hanger off the old muffler and welded it to one of the muffler clamps which was in the perfect spot. Nice clean setup and it sounds good to me. I personally wouldn’t want it louder.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks guys. much appreciated!
 
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BWST…I like this option! What was your reason/ how did you decide on the Walker?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 06:27 PM
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Leave it as is if you like the sound already being produced.
no need to "upgrade" the exhaust it flows plenty.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2021 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by z31freakify
Leave it as is if you like the sound already being produced.
no need to "upgrade" the exhaust it flows plenty.
What he said.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2021 | 12:56 AM
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...Or just throw SS 5" system in it,no muffler.
​​​​​​Or is this spam..🤔
 
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Old Nov 13, 2021 | 05:22 AM
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... thats what i have .... and its a bit much
 
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Old Nov 13, 2021 | 05:38 AM
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Hood stack!!!

Seriously though, I vote for MBRP too.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2021 | 05:59 AM
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I really like my banks kit. They are Spendy but it fit perfect and has no drone in the cab. Sounds good outside and not loud at all
 
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