Pics/comparisons of the all the V10's Y-pipes
With all of the recent discussion of exhaust (specifically Y-pipes), I thought I'd put up some pics and give some info. Keep in mind that this is specific for the truck & SUV (sorry E-series guys). Also feel free to correct any mistakes I've made. :)
1999-2000 models came with the "rams horn" Y-pipe. It's oddly shaped and can exhibit a symptom known as "flutter". Flutter is just a noise caused by exhaust pulses traveling through the pipe. Still, the sound is kind of annoying. For 2001-2004, Ford used a different Y-pipe that elminated (mostly) the flutter. However, this new design is extremely restrictive to flow. Personally, I'd rather have "flutter", but you can decide for yourself. Here's a pic of the two Ford-designed Y-pipes: http://makinhay.net/exhaust/ypipes.JPG Not sure it shows how bad it is, but here's a close-up of the necked-down portion of the '01+ 2V 6.8L Y-pipe: http://makinhay.net/exhaust/YNECK.JPG Here's a pic of the Banks Powerpack "Y" compared to the 2001 Ford pipe: http://makinhay.net/exhaust/ypipes2.JPG Here are some pics of the '05 3-valve 6.8L Ford design. I guess the Excursion & Vans still have the 2V engine, so they may be different. Again, I'm no photographer, so I apologize for the poor pics ahead of time. http://www.makinhay.net/exhaust/05ypipe2.JPG http://www.makinhay.net/exhaust/05ypipe.JPG Can't really tell because of all the heat shielding, but there aren't any severely "necked-down" areas of the piping. |
I was just re-reading this and realized that I need to give some credit to Stan (Eurekaboy). I used his photo of the '99-'00 "rams horn" Y-pipe. Hope you don't mind Stan.
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Excellent post, NoMo. :D This should help folks see the difference side by side.
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Exlnt. I'm thinking through my options on my 2002 X right now. Probably going with the Banks. I bought my X used, already equipped with brake contrller and air bags, so I got to wondering if by chance that y pipe had been swapped out. No such luck. It is amazing how restrictive it is. Your pix are a great idea, but don't do the factory pipe the injustice it deserves. The restriction is not really visible. Any chance of a closeup of that section? If not, cool. I'm a professional photographer and when mine comes out, I'll shoot some pix. Thanks again for the side by side.
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Sorry NoMo, I hadn't looked at the other images. It does show the restriction. Thanks.
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Do they use the same restrictive y-pipe on 5.4's? 2000 f150 more specifically.
Maybe i'll have to convice my dad to upgrade the y pipe on the 01 v10 he just bough. |
Originally Posted by NoMo
With all of the recent discussion of exhaust (specifically Y-pipes), I thought I'd put up some pics and give some info. Keep in mind that this is specific for the truck & SUV (sorry E-series guys). Also feel free to correct any mistakes I've made. :)
1999-2000 models came with the "rams horn" Y-pipe. It's oddly shaped and can exhibit a symptom known as "flutter". Flutter is just a noise caused by exhaust pulses traveling through the pipe. Still, the sound is kind of annoying. For 2001-2004, Ford used a different Y-pipe that elminated (mostly) the flutter. However, this new design is extremely restrictive to flow. Personally, I'd rather have "flutter", but you can decide for yourself. Here's a pic of the two Ford-designed Y-pipes: http://makinhay.net/exhaust/ypipes.JPG Here's a pic of the Banks Powerpack "Y" compared to the 2001 Ford pipe: http://makinhay.net/exhaust/ypipes2.JPG Later, I'll try to post some pics of the 2005 3V factory exhaust- which is MUCH better than past designs. Best and most informative post I have seen in a while GREAT JOB :-X22 Man I want to do it can you fill the differance??? |
Cant wait for the 05 pics. Great post!!
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Great pics boy how things have changed from the earlier years
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Im guessing the Ford Racing headers mate right up with the downpipes that go to that Y or will I have to get new pieces? Does anyone know? Im talking about the 05
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Thread title updated to help others find it later...
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Good idea on changing the title! As you can tell, I didn't put much thought into it. :)
Ken, can you also merge my posts so that the links are all in one location? Feel free to edit however you deem necessary. |
Originally Posted by NoMo
Here are some pics of the '05 3-valve 6.8L Ford design. I guess the Excursion & Vans still have the 2V engine, so they may be different. Again, I'm no photographer, so I apologize for the poor pics ahead of time. :)
http://www.makinhay.net/exhaust/05ypipe2.JPG http://www.makinhay.net/exhaust/05ypipe.JPG Can't really tell because of all the heat shielding, but there aren't any severely "necked-down" areas of the piping. |
That is the factory Y-pipe for '05. I suspect the '06 models to be the same, but you'll have to look under your truck to be sure. IF your Y-pipe is different, please post a pic so we'll have that version too. :)
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