Well the part # 16614 by magnaflow that I ordered does NOT bolt right up. I found this out AFTER i dropped the stock exhaust. The tailpipes extend out about 10" past the bumper.

So I call magnaflow & there response was that the exhaust is NOT cut to fit the Short bed supercrew 04 F150 the wording is a misprint on there web site. Other then cutting & bending & sacrificing the design of it , the stock one gets bolted back on & the magnaflow gets shipped back. What a PIA.

 

Have you purchased ANYTHING for your truck that you have not complained about or had problems with?

 

Does the mid pipe need cut? I can tell you that I'd probably never buy a "packaged" exhaust again. I suggest buying the exact muffler and tip you want then find a good custom exhaust shop and tell them where you want it to exit and sit and read a magazine for the 1/2 hour to 45 minutes it takes them to do it. I already changed my whole exhaust from the 16612 and did it custom for about $100 LESS than just the 16612, including new muff/tip/install/pipe bending, etc. It fits better, you could do chin ups from it and it's exactly how I want it. Good luck.

 

quick question - i'm just looking to order the 14" magnaflow muffler, not a whole set up.

is the part number 16614 applicable to a 98 F150 with the 4.6? I always get confused as to which part number i would want when it comes to ordering. Thanks for your help guys and sorry it didnt work out for you z - u later!

THanks again,

John

 

This forum is filled with knowledge, oh yeah and rude commenting individuals. Just want to find out if anyone else had issues w/mag cat backs .....

 

This is my 3rd Magnaflow cat back and had zero problems.

 

I see yours is a side exit single pipe, I ordered the dual rear exit thanks for the reply, I presume after 3 systems your satisfied with there exhaust !

Again Thanx

 

Never had a problem, they always fit perfect. Thats why I keep getting Magnaflow.

 

What part number should you have got instead?

 

The 16614 was not designed to fit an 04, they are for 04.5 and up the 04's require a different part #. try getting a #15834, it's a dual rear exit designed just for the 04's built prior to may 31 04

 

Yes, always check the build year before ordering.

 

Cut the tailpipes? You have to bolt on the tips anyways? Is it that big of deal? I just put a magnaflow catback on my 2000 and I had to cut about a foot off the midpipe other then that it fits like a glove

 

Ouch.

Seems that you brought this problem on yourself by purchasing something for a different model year.

 

Wierd, I ordered the 16614 and it looks perfect. It's for a 2006 Screw with 5.5' bed.

 

Well the vendor is shipping another system I'll have it at the end of the day, the 1st system could have been packed incorrectly, I will try this install again towmorrow, thats if my 20 month old son naps long enough for me to finish the job !

One way or another its gioing on ..

Thanks for all your help here on the forum, you people have been great...