ive got a cat back dual exhaust on it i was wondering what to put on this thing to get the deepest growl i can get out of it, mind you its tuned and has a performance cam in it any ideas would be much appreciated thanks alot!!

 

4 more cylinders.

 

completely agree im 18, i need gas mileage more than performance right now... but ive maxed out this lil v6 and its got tons of power with being tuned and the cam and all.

 

Bigger's better. Better mileage as well. That's because the more you got under the hood, the less effort it takes to get there. Under normal acceleration that is. However, being 18, -there most likely isn't such a thing.

If I had a V6, I wouldn't want to here it. So I'm not much help. I'm sure some one around her will be. Just hang on.

 

well... does it help that im putting a 5.0l HO in my 1966 ford f100? hahah tin can with a 5l haa yea id love to drop one in my truck and may one day if i dont do something retarded like buy a 4bt diesel for it hahah

 

If you make a V6 loud it aint gonna sound good. Keep it quiet is my suggestion thats the best growl you're gonna get

 

The laws of physics disagree with you. My last three fill ups were 17.7, 18.6 and 18.2 mpg respectively. And keep in mind I use my truck as a first responder vehicle. Show me a 5.4L touching that.

EPA's fuel charts agree as well.



x2. When I was 18 I wanted an exhaust for my truck too. But after listening to some and hearing the in-cab drone of that raspy V6, I'm much more happier with my stock exhaust/.

 

Your welcome.

 

Oh, here's the front, -

 

Wheres the mileage at?

 

To the OP, I have to agree with the majority here. Do not put a loud, aftermarket exhaust on your truck. I have never personally heard one that sounded anything close to good (a.k.a not ricey). I have a V6, I researched A\M exhausts for a good while and ultimately decided to leave it stock. And I'm glad I did. Spend your money on a tune or something performance wise other than an A\M exhaust.

 

Under the hood. From week to week. I do not need anything special to figure mileage like you do. Just an occasional pencil and paper. There's no need to contemplate physics when it's right in front you. That would be simple math to you, I guess lol.
The 98 4.2 we owned didn't touch the 5four as far as economy. Plus it wouldn't preform when needed. We got rid of it.

 

Here's a pic of that one -

 

@jbrew
I was getting atleast 20mpg consistently on my trip back from Florida. That was with the service engine soon light on too. Can a 5.4 do that? Grant it we are talking about pure highway miles. Now as far as pulling trailers or a lot of weight I can see how a 5.4 would be MUCH more preferred; and there a lot of trailers I don't think my 4.2L would be very willing to pull. I like the look of your truck by the way

 

Yes, it can. Thru Ohio on the turn pike I did 20 mpg w/ the 4x4. I've never seen a 4.2 come close to that.