mrpositraction

Hey, not sure exactly how you positioned your muffler...hard to tell by the pics. When I installed mine flat, I had issues with everything matching up perfectly, especially the pipe coming off the muffler outlet. I drove around a couple of days like this and I was not satisfied I installed it correctly. I called the tech guys at Magnaflow and they said I had to turn the muffler on its side so the outlet is on the bottom. I did this and everything fit like a glove. Just FYI...I tend to be a perfectionist and cannot sleep at night unless I know it is done right. You probably have it right.

Truck is for sale at Machens still. It is still a good deal, they gave me $20,500 for it and marked it up $2500.

I live in Columbia, MO also. I think I saw you in your old truck a wile back by the AC exit off 63, the supercharger whine got my attention :).

Thanks, I will try and get a sound clip today.

Just ordered 16518 this AM...paid $409.97. Good deal considering the shops were going to charge me around $700...which included install. The only negative is the shipping time...I might get it this Friday...had to ship out of CA. Can't wait to hear the new sound. Nice pics by the way!

I didn't. To be honest, I didn't even read the instructions :) Makes sense though, it allows the system to learn quicker I would guess. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if the instructions say so LOL

When you installed the exhaust...did you disconnect the battery? The install directions say to disconnect the battery to help with the computer recognizing the new system.
Thanks.

Intake is cake and I would never pay someone to install one, and the exhaust kit you bought bolts in with everyday hand tools. I did mine in about 30 mintues from start to finish.

One shop told me to install both the exhaust and the intake on the newer Fords (09)...and charge me over $1000. Too much for me. I have tried to find threads on the newer trucks where people have done both. I just do not have enough experience in this area.

In theory you have to open up both ends, but it all depends on where the restriction is. I pulled the snorkel back out of my stock air box to help. I can't see paying $250 for a plastic pipe and an open element filter.