OK, I have an '05 F150 SuperCrew FX4 with a 5.4L?

Which exhaust would you recommend and why? I'm trying to increase HP and torque with a moderate sound/tone. Angry but not pissed off tone. SS Only, side exit preferred. Cat back, using factory hangers preferred. Trying to decide between before tire or after. I have Westin platinum SS tubular step bars which cover the cab area. Appears to be room for either exhaust, I need your help. All information is appreciated.

Gibson http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.a.../CategoryID/28

Flowmaster
Magnaflow
?

 

I think you would be happy with either Gibson or Magnaflow. I'd stay away from the Flowmasters.

 

Thanks. How different are the tones. One louder or deeper then the other. Sound clips online listening with my laptop leaves a lot to be desired.

 

I have the swept side Gibson on my 05 F-150 Lariat. The gibson will use all of the factoy hangers and is pretty easy to install. My friend has the magnaflow and is a Much louder in the cab than mine. That is one of the trademarks of the gibson is the sound is at the pipe rather than in the cab. I stood on the street corner and had them both pss by, the mangnaflow is a litttle beefeier (sp) at the lower RPMS. I like them both but went with the Gibson, I wanted other people to hear me coming but was looking for the quite in the cab.
Hope that helps

 

I have the 3 inch cat-back magnaflow and it is awesome. perfect amount of sound and a great tone.