I went with Magnaflow.....

[Polar Bear]

Alright, after reading all the threads/replies and asking my own questions and getting great answers I finally made an exhaust decision. I had my local muffler shop replace the OEM FoMoCo muffler with a Magnaflow Staight Through Performance Muffler. Part # if interested: https://www.magnaflow.com/products/...eroffset-straight-through-performance-muffler Left the resonator, cats, etc. in stock form.

My takes:
1. Sounds nice - very similar to the Flowmaster mentioned in thread: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/flowmaster-flowfx-cat-back-exhaust-system.4733/
2. I noticed a faster spool Immediately
3. Cost effective - Part is ~100.00 + Labor
4. No drone and minimal change to interior noise while cruising
5. Nice purr at idle
6. Nice growl at WOT
7. I can hear my turbo!

I also painted from the resonator back to match the bolt-on black tip.

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[Rp930]

Let’s hear it.

 

[Polar Bear]

Let’s hear it.

That's a goal for tomorrow. I want to get a cold start and a warmed up video.

 

[viperwolf]

Nice, Im here for the vid coming.

 

[FULLSCALE]

Looks like a great choice! It also looks like it was a nice straightforward install, fits over the stock size pipe and then just weld on a new hanger?

 

[Polar Bear]

Looks like a great choice! It also looks like it was a nice straightforward install, fits over the stock size pipe and then just weld on a new hanger?

That's all it took!

 

[viperwolf]

That's all it took!

I like that you painted the rear section of it, looks good that way.

 

[Polar Bear]

I like that you painted the rear section of it, looks good that way.

Thanks man! I think so too!

 

[Polar Bear]

I've recorded a handful of clips this morning. Working on stringing them together and uploading to YouTube. Not easy when you're not tech savvy, not a YouTuber, have gray hair, have little patience with such things, etc. etc.!

They'll be up soon!

 

[Polar Bear]

Here's my 1st try at this. Going to also try for highway and drive-by vids later.

@viperwolf @Rp930

 

[viperwolf]

You did just as good as anyone else
Its sounds pretty tame at idle and has the grunt when driving. Sounds good actually. You can hear the turbo, thats a big plus.
Thanks for taking the time to post the vid.

 

[Polar Bear]

You did just as good as anyone else
Its sounds pretty tame at idle and has the grunt when driving. Sounds good actually. You can hear the turbo, thats a big plus.
Thanks for taking the time to post the vid.

Of course!

 

[RangerCoby]

Thanks for the video. It sounds good!

 

[Langwilliams]

did you just have an exhaust shop weld it in?

 

[P. A. Schilke]

did you just have an exhaust shop weld it in?

Hi Langley,

Sorry to see Lorain assembly close. Spent many days in the Lorain area as I had Econoline/Aerostar NVH. Nothing to do with the car side of the plant that produced the Thunderchicken.... Always loved the Ohio hospitality!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

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