RowdyRebel Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 ...when I leave the house in the F250. Only a block or two... I got tired of patching and rewelding the old muffler back in place, so for the last month or so, the exhaust hasn't had much restriction to it. The big 460 was breathing out into a single 3" pipe, to what I THOUGHT was a catalytic converter (which apparently has either been hollowed out or is actually just a resonator built to look like a cat)...to a 3" pipe exiting the resonator....then about an 18" gap where the muffler USED to be (before it fell out) back to the Y-pipe that split the exhaust into the dual tailpipes. That was it. To say it was loud was an understatement.Anyway, I bought a Flowmaster 50 Series HD muffler....single 3" in w/ dual 2.5" out. I had planned on cutting out the y-pipe, and tying into the existing dual 2.25" tailpipes...but one was side was missing a tip & I couldn't find an exact match for the one that was still on there....and when I got working on it this afternoon, the tail pipes weren't in as good of condition as I had thought. So, they came out.I'm thinking instead of reducing the 2.5" outputs on the muffler to 2.25" tail pipes, I'll just run dual 2.5" tail pipes. The old tips were about 18" long and 3.5" wide...probably going to look for something similar. Debating about doing that all myself or taking it to a shop....was quoted $185 from as shop where I was pricing tips yesterday to run the tailpipes from the back of the muffler to the rear of the truck...so if I do that, it'll have to wait until I've got $185 extra to spend.It IS a LITTLE quieter now...at least I've got a muffler on there. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 You need 5 inch bull horns coming up thru the bedOr just 6 inch black straight up Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-159403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'm not a poser. Besides, I actually USE my truck bed to haul stuff, and can't afford to lose valuable space inside the bed. The tool box I've got in the front already takes up enough space...at least it serves a useful purpose. 2 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-159407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Well I have tried to run my own exhaust a couple times and always ended up at the exhaust shop letting them do their thing. I know an extra $200 is hard to find these days but in my mind its worth it, they have the pipe, the bender, the hangers and the welders so its done right and it lasts longer because of that fact. I say good score on he flowmaster I've had em on several vehicles, they sound great and they hold up pretty good, id go with the 2.5" tailpipes and just get some clamp on stainless 3" tips from summit when you have the extra cash the rolled lip stainless tips make for a clean finished look. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-160178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've never been too concerned with what it looks like....especially an exhaust which is under the truck and rarely seen by anyone. Besides, every exhaust is gonna look the same once you hit that mud hole. I just want it to sound good & not be too restrictive....engine's gotta breathe to make power. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-160289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 10-4 I have always had 2.5 or larger dual exhaust on my gas trucks till this one, I bought the one I have now new in 2011 and I havent been able to make it all loud right now its quiet and comfy to ride in. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-160527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 stay 2.5 inch, also just get a couple 90s and flair tips and exit beside the tire, not much $ and will look good, even on an off brand Ford (had to throw that in there ) Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29580-wont-wake-up-the-town-anymore/#findComment-160910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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