What is the loudest system out there???? Many have said that the series 40 Flowmaster is. I only have the single outlet, but I dont think its loud at all. Is this why? Im looking for a dual out system that will make peoples hair stand up when driving by. Suggestions?????

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1999 F150 4x4 XLT BLACK ORP 4.6 5 SPEED 3.55
LUND HOOD SHEILD
K&N
FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 SINGLE OUTLET
CAPTAIN CHAIRS
PIONEER 6815's(for now)
SUPERCHIP
AIRBOX MOD
WAAG BRUSH GUARD
SPIRALMAX
KENWOOD 9015
SUPERCHIP STICKERS
MTX THUNDERFORM
KICKER 240 AMP
PIAA 9007'S
LUND RACERBACK
LUND LUNAR VISOR
NO DOOR CRACKS!!!

 

go with straight pipes...they sound great on the 4.6...Rich.

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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com

 

Look into the Ravins available at Midas. I know that they are relatively loud outside, with little to NO interior drone unlike most FM's.

 

thanks guys for the suggestions, although i dont think straight pipes are the way to go. before I put my FM on, i ran it open for a couple of days. Sounded great, but took a big hit in low end response. you need some backpressure for scavenging. Does Ravin come as a cat-back kit??? Cant find much info on them. keep em coming!!!

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1999 F150 4x4 XLT BLACK ORP 4.6 5 SPEED 3.55
LUND HOOD SHEILD
K&N
FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 SINGLE OUTLET
CAPTAIN CHAIRS
PIONEER 6815's(for now)
SUPERCHIP
AIRBOX MOD
WAAG BRUSH GUARD
SPIRALMAX
KENWOOD 9015
SUPERCHIP STICKERS
MTX THUNDERFORM
KICKER 240 AMP
PIAA 9007'S
LUND RACERBACK
LUND LUNAR VISOR
NO DOOR CRACKS!!!

 

if you watch the size of your pipes, i went with 2 1/4's, you won't lose any low-end...at least, i didn't, Rich.

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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com

 

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[This message has been edited by max mitchell (edited 03-11-2001).]

 

Check out the following link. I got true dual exhaust with a 18 inch glasspack on each pipe. I got 2 1/4 inch pipe and my truck sounds the same.

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000607.html

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1997 XLT Teal 4.6L Flareside 4x4. Automatic, Reg. cab, tinted windows, bug deflector, Dual exhaust, K&N Generation 2 air filter, BullDog keyless entry/remote start(installed myself), Custom 16" wheels, bedliner, Covercraft tonneau cover, electronic shift on the fly. Going to add headers.

 

If you want loud but not straight pipes, go with glass packs. The shorter the louder. I'd go with 18" based on what you want, but you could go with 12" or even 6". Stay with 2 1/4" pipes.

 

If you want loudness with performance you have to go with Borla. Its going to cost you but if you have the money that is the way to go.

 

Ok are you talking about the catback system, single in dual out? I have that on my truck FM 40's and it sounds great. Im like you though I want louder, but I like the sound quality of what I have right now. I know if you dump the pipe at the muffler that will make it a bit louder, some people like having shiny pipes though. just my thoughts

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1999 F-150 Styleside XLT Regular Cab
4x2
4.6 V8 auto
3.55 LS
Alpine CD
Flowmaster Series 40
Clifford alarm

 

Thanks guys for all your input. I must say that I havent researhed Borla that much, but I guess Ill have to do some more poking around. As of right now, it looks like Im gonna go with the FM dual out kit. Does anyone has this? Im looking for a good healthy sound. Straight pipes are a little too loud, but not much.

 

i have ravin class 55 on my truck when i go bye you YOU KNOW I'M COMING.they ROCK.
look at my post in exhaust!!

2000 f150 ext 5.4ltr triton 8ft bed
custom superchip
k&n genII kit
granatelli mass airflow sensor 80mm
ravin class 55 one 3inch in 2-2.5 mandrel
bent pipes out the back with 3inch ss tips
THIS 7000LB TRUCK ROCKS!!!!!

 

BLACKENEDFORD,

Before you make your final decision I would highly recommend you visit your closest Midas dealer and check out the Ravin' Z-33. I have the Z-55 installed and it has a nice smooth rumble, but it you truly want it loud I would recommend the Z-33.

Good luck with whatever you choose...

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2000 F-150 XLT Supercab, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 gears

• Smittybuilt sure step bars
• K&N Air Filter
• Ford (Duraliner) Bedliner
• Class III Tow Package
• Superchip
• Ravin Z-55 SI/SO Exhaust