Exalted Exhaust

[ArtGamer60]

Howdy folks , I was looking around at doing an exhaust upgrade ? It seems like the cat backs run between $300 - $400 for a single system and $400 - $600 for a dual system , , that seems a little pricey . I have also stumbled across a few do it yourself options .

Option 1 )



This I found for $189 out the door ( Originally for an F150 ) Though I like the dual look , the tubing is not mandrel bent , and not sure if I would have to modify it too much to make it work . any thoughts ?

Ford F150 2001 04 Dual Exhaust Flowsound Muffler | eBay


Option 2)



This assy is a 3" single side swept mandrel bent from Dynomax $116 out the door. ( This one is made to fit an Expedition )

Walker Exhaust Exhaust Tailpipe Steel 3" Dia Ford Expedition Navigator 4 6 5 4L | eBay

Muffler Choices ) GlassPack



This one is from Dynomax for $44.99

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130844117954?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649



This one is a Cherry Bomb for $49.99

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130546009809?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Would the 35" long be better ( Cherry Bomb ) ? than the 30 " Long one from ( Dynomax ) ? I guess after the snow clears a bit , I can crawl under the darn thing and measure the stock muffler ... Just curious if someone knows ?

I was also wondering if I would need the 3" to 2.5 " reducer to fit the stock exhaust pipe from the front of the muffler ? I know that I would need clamps as well about the same price as the duals option after all is said and done .

Reducer ) about $17

Any input would be appreciated , just waiting for the weather to get a little better , lol Thanks in advance .

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

getting around the spare tire requires quite a bit of finesse IMHO. you might have to downsize to get around it.

 

[FordandPolaris]

The longer glasspacks have less popping and are not as loud. Tend to sound smoother. I believe the Cherrybomb I have is 26" long. I plan on just y-piping from behind the pack eventually and putting one out either side. I have seen many people get 2.5" pipe just in front of the spare tire. There are some pics on here too of people with their dual setups. If i find any, I will post back with their name.

 

[ArtGamer60]

Thanks for the input so far guys , tried using the search feature without much luck , actually leaning towards the single 3" system with the glass pack setup , I don't think that I could complain for the price , looking for some growl , but not god awful loud at cruising speed , just looking for a little American Thunder really .

 

[Irwin]

I'll post pics tomorrow but sometimes it pays to have a local shop check it out-


I had a flowmaster 40 3" in to dual 2.5" out using stock pipe and had them bend a pipe to match the drivers side. Total cost was $179.00.


Food for thought.

 

[ArtGamer60]

Kewl Irwin , I will be looking forward to your post , also ? where did you have it done at , thanks in advance ...

 

[Irwin]

Here's your pics of my set up, if you need others, let me know , and at what angles.

 

[GAINMOB]

it will be CHEAPER to go to your local exhaust and get duals...flowmaster...thrush...im sure they can get or have glasspacks...depending on where u live it will cost u $400 max

 

[Irwin]

it will be CHEAPER to go to your local exhaust and get duals...flowmaster...thrush...im sure they can get or have glasspacks...depending on where u live it will cost u $400 max

Plus, I HATE welding exhaust systems. I dropped the truck off to my shop and picked it up 8 hours later, after he fixed the exhaust manifold and put the flowmaster on too.

The shop is local to Adrian, MI, and the dude who runs it is real old school, rat rod builder top notch fella.

 

[Expyguru]

if you dont want to send to much run a 3'' single out in front of the passenger rear tire or really cheap muffler to turn down.

I run pacesetter longtubes for an f150 4x4 to a pacesetter f150 offroad no cat y pipe, to a 3'' electric cutout then to a magnaflow muffler then just turned out in front of back tire.

The cat back is pricey I have about 600 in mine from block back.