I just had the Z55 put on this morning, and so far I am impressed. Very impressed. There is a noticeable increase in pickup when accelerating from a stop, and also in traffic (passing, etc...), and the sound is just what i was llooking for. A 'distinguished, throaty rumble'. At cruise speed in the higher gears it hardly sounds louder than stock, but mash the pedal and you get 'the SOUND'. Nice. Just thought I'd pass it along. Price installed at my local Midas: $400 even, including chrome tip. Not the cheapest deal, but then not the most expensive either.

Ryne


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SuperCrew, Lariat, 5.4, moonroof, bed extender, Line-X, Westin Nerf Bars, Ravin Z55 Exhaust, more to come...

 

Ryne,

I am extremely intersted in the Z55. Did you mount the muffler in the same spot or further back?

single in / single out?

Did you get a price quote ahead of time or just get it installed?

So many questions!

G-



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2001 SCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, Arizona Beige, CD, Leather 60/40, Skids, Slider, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Block Heater. Future Mods: Plastic Bed Liner, Westin Chromed Stainless Step Bars, Front Hitch, Warn semi-hidden winch. Bed Cap. K&N Filter

 

I got a quote first, and decided it was within reason and not having to drive a distance to save fifty bucks. I went with the single in/single out, basically replacing the factory setup. The Z55 is immensely more compact than the factory muffler. Seeing them side by side on the shop floor was a sight.

Ryne

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SuperCrew, Lariat, 5.4, moonroof, bed extender, Line-X, Westin Nerf Bars, Ravin Z55 Exhaust, more to come...

 

Ryne-- I am glad you like the Z55. I had the Z33 put on mine last week. I tried it dumped straight out of the muffler (single in/dual out) and it sounded awesome, but it was almost too loud in the cab, so I had the tailpipes added with the chrome tips out the rear. At idle it has a deep growl like you said with the Z55, but it has a lot more tone at WOT than the Z55, yet little to no interior drone. I am thoroughly impressed with the ravin.
You got a better price than midas quoted me(490-550) in the Houston area. I bought the muffler outright for 120, and all the work done including the first set of pipes dumped, and the second set with the chrome tips complete for 165.
I can really forsee these mufflers creating some serious competition for the flows, it they would start selling them outright.
G money-- If I had to do it all over again there would be no question in my mind that the ravin is the way to go. I really don't think the price would hinder my decision at all. The only question you have to be answered is, do you want the Z55 or the Z33. I haven't heard the 55, but it is supposed to be drastically lower in tone than the 33. I can say that my MPG has increased by about 3MPG. All around this system is incredible!

 

adamsji,

Do you have any mods to your intake or is the 3 mpg all due to your exhaust mod?



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2001 SCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, Arizona Beige, CD, Leather 60/40, Skids, Slider, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Block Heater. Future Mods: Plastic Bed Liner, Westin Chromed Stainless Step Bars, Front Hitch, Warn semi-hidden winch. Bed Cap. K&N Filter

 

Been running with the Ravin Z55 for awhile now. Love it, and highly recommended.

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2001 F150 SuperCrew, 5.4 V8, 4X4, Amazon Green, loaded to the max, K&N Cold Air Induction, Ravin Z55 Performance Exhaust, Line-X.

 

G-money
No changes to the intake or anything, that is just the change from putting the exhaust system on it. I do plan on adding either a K&N or Air Raid system soon.

 

Where can I find information n the Ravin Z55?

 

RCmerlin
www.goravin.com

1-800-RAVIN4U

And word of mouth from other people that have experience with the Ravin product. I have the Z55 class, and I love it. In my opinion it is probably one of the best sounding and performance enhancing systems on the road. I have a 2 chamber flow on my 96 F-150 and it comes no where close to the Ravin.

 

After seeing the positive feedback about the Ravins, I went to my local Midas shop to discuss it with them. Scotty, their custom exhaust guy there does NOT recommend the Ravin.

When I asked, he said a few reasons why. He likes Flowmasters best. He's read about the numbers, but just likes the sound better; his opinion. Next he said he installed a Ravin on a SuperCrew a short time back, and the customer was not happy with the sound, saying it didn't have the right tone he was looking for; too high pitched, I think he said, not rumbling enough. Again, this guys opinion.

Well, he brought the Screw back and they decided to eliminate the muffler altogether. This guy is happy now, says it's the right sound for him. Scotty, the Midas guy, says because you are pushing exhaust through 4 cats, it's hard to get any good sound out of it. With straight pipe out is the only way to get the good deep rumble he was looking for. This Screw owner was not looking for a cackle like a big muddin' 4x4, but a good deep rumble that announces itself at open throttle. That's what he says he gets with straight pipe; meaning after the second set of cats, the pipe combines to one, then straight back, then spilts to two out the back.

What I'm trying to figure out is what all your systems really sound like before I choose. Everyone has their own opinion on what they want. Having trouble deciding. Want a deep rumble that's refined, but when tromping on it, you know it. Not looking for a "Redneck Bad@ss 4x4" sound.

Just thought I would throw that into the mix.

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(scheduled to arrive 10/30): '01 SuperCrew XLT 4x2: 5.4L; Limited Slip; Black; 5-Spoke Rims; Dark Graphite Cloth; Captain's Chairs; Power Seat; Cab Steps; Bed Extender; Moonroof.
(now for sale): '93 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2: 65K miles; 4.0L; Limited Slip; Black; Alum. Rims; A.C.; Power windows, mirrors, and locks; CD Player; Hard Tonneau; Running Boards.
The GO 4D IT Ranger

 

Adamski,

I am looking for a muffler that is slightly more aggressive than stock. More importantly, I am looking to improve the breathing of the engine. More air in to the manifold and more exhaust with just the right amont of back pressure.

I will nnot be going with dual out as after reading all of the threads it appears that dual out does no other purpose than to add to the resonance.

I am leaning towards the Ravin 55 so it is not too loud but noticable when accellerating. I also want to minimize cab noise.



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2001 SCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, Arizona Beige, CD, Leather 60/40, Skids, Slider, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Block Heater. Future Mods: Plastic Bed Liner, Westin Chromed Stainless Step Bars, Front Hitch, Warn semi-hidden winch. Bed Cap. K&N Filter

 

If we are looking for a somewhat stock exhaust sound but want more HP and torque....why is no one talkng about the GIBSON "Swept Side" cat back exhaust system. I thought this was the aftermarket exhaust system to get if you wanted to really increase your HP and torque numbers, but not sound.

Gibson states that the "Swept Side" produces the most HP and torque numbers on the market for catback exhaust systems.

What gives...is Raven better than Gibson even though Gibson has been around for many more years??

I am looking for more "pulling power" not a lot of sound....this is getting very confusing!!

 

Just got my SuperCrew and two things I want to put on it first:

- Step Bars (man thats a high step up!)
- Exhaust system

I've decided to go with the Ravin Z55 setup, and wondered, does the type of tip you put on the end affect the tone of the exhaust? if so, how much does it actually affect it, and what did ya'll put on yours? Thanks much!

 

What I mean by the term "cackle" is when after you really step on it, a cackle is the sound you hear when you let off the throttle and let the engine slow the truck down. It'll pop and bubble-like, or "cackle".

Just having trouble deciding without hearing them all. Why don't you all come on down or up to Richmond this weekend for a soundoff so I can decide. Be sure and bring beer. We'll fire up the grill.

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(scheduled to arrive 10/30): '01 SuperCrew XLT 4x2: 5.4L; Limited Slip; Black; 5-Spoke Rims; Dark Graphite Cloth; Captain's Chairs; Power Seat; Cab Steps; Bed Extender; Moonroof.
(now for sale): '93 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2: 65K miles; 4.0L; Limited Slip; Black; Alum. Rims; A.C.; Power windows, mirrors, and locks; CD Player; Hard Tonneau; Running Boards.
The GO 4D IT Ranger

 

Have to say it go4dit, that is the first negative comment I have read about the Ravin. But after reading about "Scotty" and not recommending for the sound I am baffled - pun intended. The Ravin is designed to eliminate high frequencies (and/or high pitched) that the Flowmasters make. Sounds to me that Scotty doesn't know the product. If he likes rumbing and crakling, then yep, straight pies it is. Most don't care for snap-crakle-pop. I think that crakle on a SuperCrew would be nasty, and wouldn't fit the image of the truck, but thats me. Find a dealer or someone that wil let you listen to the Ravin, FM, or whatever. If Scotty won't, move on.

2001 you make and ask some good questions. Which is better all depends on what YOU want. A few dislike Gibson because of the lack of sound. If you like stealth, hp and torque, Gibson is probably the way to go. If you like consistant muscular tone with no gurggle, crack, resonance and more hp and torque, then the Ravin is the way to go. And then you have those who like the gurggle of the Flowmaster.

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2001 F150 SuperCrew, 5.4 V8, 4X4, Amazon Green, loaded to the max, K&N Gen II Cold Air Induction, Ravin Z55 Performance Exhaust, Line-X.