Best sounding exhaust for 2v 5.3 and where to find a full exhaust?

[AVERY CONFER]

I really want to set up a true dual exhaust on my EB but I can't seem to find one for the expedition. If one doesn't exist I will at least replace the muffler. I'm wondering what one sounds best on the expedition in your opinion. I'm looking for something loud, but not so loud the cops will pull me over for a noise violation lol. I don't mind a bit of cabin drone, matter of fact I would prefer it to be loud enough that I can hear it inside the cab.

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[MISTERgadget]

South Florida Muscle cars built a custom dual exhaust for mine using ARH longtube headers and a magnaflow 12599 muffler

http://lightninggarage.com/t/thunder-1998-expedition-build-thread/39/14?u=mistergadget

 

[AVERY CONFER]

I used to live in Florida but unfortunately I live across the country in Michigan now lol.if only I could weld!

 

[MISTERgadget]

Got a sound clip of it now too

 

[Expy_AutobotKing]

Simple , just remove the muffler and keep the cats. Have a friend with a 14 ram 1500 hemi with a flow master muffler and we sound the exact same.

 

[MISTERgadget]

Simple , just remove the muffler and keep the cats. Have a friend with a 14 ram 1500 hemi with a flow master muffler and we sound the exact same.

Yeah... that's ghetto, Flowmasters don't really sound good either, they're a cheap muffler with a cool name.

 

[GAINMOB]

there are a couple of users here with true duals...i'll tell u what every shop has told me...due to the IRS...u will have to go real small with the tubes or go center under the axle...OR...remove spare...everyone that has wanted to do this has been told the same

 

[MISTERgadget]

there are a couple of users here with true duals...i'll tell u what every shop has told me...due to the IRS...u will have to go real small with the tubes or go center under the axle...OR...remove spare...everyone that has wanted to do this has been told the same

1st gens don't have IRS.

3" mandrel bent true duals fit with room to spare on 1st gens.

 

[AVERY CONFER]

Luckily for me I have a first gen! I was wondering if maybe I could modify an F150 setup from the downpipes back? Or are they too different to make that practical?

 

[MISTERgadget]

Luckily for me I have a first gen! I was wondering if maybe I could modify an F150 setup from the downpipes back? Or are they too different to make that practical?

The F150 has a completely different rear suspension and frame, it'll need enough modification to just make it easier to bend it specifically for the Expedition from the start. Any reputable muffler shop should be able to handle it.

 

[GAINMOB]

1st gens don't have IRS.

3" mandrel bent true duals fit with room to spare on 1st gens.

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No u don't...I thought it was 2nd Gen for some reason...1st gens are good to go

Mr. 10K

 

[AVERY CONFER]

Wouldn't straight pipes (after the cat) get you in trouble with the cops? I know it's illegal but I don't know how often it's really enforced.

 

[MISTERgadget]

Wouldn't straight pipes (after the cat) get you in trouble with the cops? I know it's illegal but I don't know how often it's really enforced.

Depends on your local laws and how law enforcement agencies typically manage that sort of thing.

Realistically you shouldn't have any issues with straight pipes after the cats, since you aren't tampering with the emissions equipment, in most places they will ignore the rest.

In Florida, it is technically illegal to modify the exhaust in any way that makes it louder than stock, but that law is not usually enforced unless you get stopped for something else and then manage to convince the officer you deserve more tickets

 

[AVERY CONFER]

We have the same law here in Michigan but almost no one I know with a truck or sports car has a stock quiet exhaust. Hell, my grand dad has an exhaust so loud in his 2012 mustang GT you can feel the base note from the exhaust in your chest on start up if you are standing outside and you can barely hold a conversation on the free way. No one has gotten in trouble for it but I figured straight pipes might be obnoxious enough to get the attention of the police.

 

[GAINMOB]

I just heard a 5.0 like this yesterday...I was playing my bass loud and heard him behind me...then he passed me...have me a headache...mind u...I'm bumping my bass LOUD

Mr. 10K