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Old 10-31-2014, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1800John
First get your windows tinted, then upgrade your exhaust, will sound a lot better with your V8.
I think the factory exhaust on the 5.0 sounds perfect from in the cab. Well mannered for normal driving but when you punch it you have a nice throaty scream without it being obnoxious. I have no desire to get an aftermarket exhaust, I could care less what it sounds like from outside.

As for upgrades, I have a full size UPR oil separator (passenger side) with the diffuser upgrade, custom mounted in front of the rad at the bottom with 4 1/2' long hoses going up to the motor. The return line near the engine stays dry. I've been saving all my collected oil and have been catching a little less than an ounce every 1k miles. Worth every penny.

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Originally Posted by johndog82
I think the factory exhaust on the 5.0 sounds perfect from in the cab. Well mannered for normal driving but when you punch it you have a nice throaty scream without it being obnoxious. I have no desire to get an aftermarket exhaust, I could care less what it sounds like from outside.

I don't have an issue with not being interested in an aftermarket exhaust, but if you seriously think the stock exhaust has a "throaty scream", you need to get your ears checked my friend.

And I would label the obnoxious exhausts the ones that look like DIY welding jobs attached to an old rusty diesel pickup. :P

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I don't have an issue with not being interested in an aftermarket exhaust, but if you seriously think the stock exhaust has a "throaty scream", you need to get your ears checked my friend.
You're going to argue semantics with me? Lol

And no, by 'obnoxious' Im referring to volume level.

Try to keep the thread on topic rather than trying to start a useless side-debate.

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How mine looked the day I brought her home.





What she looks like now. dunno if you have them but oem HID projectors would be my 1st choice after window tint and exhaust.







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The only engine upgrade you will ever need. http://www.sctflash.com/products.php?PID=74&VID=


Biggest bang for the buck and yes I love mine.


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This is a cheaper bang than a supercharger (Procharger Stage 2 is like 5900), but a supercharger definately has a bigger bang. Lol. I think BDuke is running one. Look on the 5.0 Quarter times thread for some of their upgrades.

I would still recommend a tuner through Stage 3 at this point simply because they have a warranty. They also have a partnership with 5* tuning under this warranty.
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So stuff I got done so far 2013 5.0.... pics if needed..

Rear wheel-well liners....
Front door window tint
1" front level
5.0 coyote emblem to replace that ecofuel BS sticker....
Spray in bedliner
Plastic storage tub under the rear seat
Blue LED interior lights to match the dash and instrument lighting
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Originally Posted by SteveLord
I don't have an issue with not being interested in an aftermarket exhaust, but if you seriously think the stock exhaust has a "throaty scream", you need to get your ears checked my friend.

And I would label the obnoxious exhausts the ones that look like DIY welding jobs attached to an old rusty diesel pickup. :P

Ok I've had lots of load exhausts for way bigger machines then this 5.0L and I actuallly think the stock exhaust sounds pretty nice ..... My 2¢
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Originally Posted by Manuellabour247
This is a cheaper bang than a supercharger (Procharger Stage 2 is like 5900), but a supercharger definately has a bigger bang. Lol. I think BDuke is running one. Look on the 5.0 Quarter times thread for some of their upgrades.

I would still recommend a tuner through Stage 3 at this point simply because they have a warranty. They also have a partnership with 5* tuning under this warranty.

Do not need a supercharger I have my car for going fast just think the 5.0 could use a tiny bit more pep ... thanks though
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Originally Posted by jake221
So stuff I got done so far 2013 5.0.... pics if needed..

Rear wheel-well liners....
Front door window tint
1" front level
5.0 coyote emblem to replace that ecofuel BS sticker....
Spray in bedliner
Plastic storage tub under the rear seat
Blue LED interior lights to match the dash and instrument lighting

I got the f150 rear storage thrown in with the deal but haven't installed due to the fact it looks like it's worth 2$ lol
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Originally Posted by speedlimitgone
I got the f150 rear storage thrown in with the deal but haven't installed due to the fact it looks like it's worth 2$ lol
It's functional. Keeps the misc kit* from rolling around.

* Fire Extinguisher, First Aid kit, Work gloves, Flares, some other stuff I can't remember off hand)


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