Pretty hard to make a 6 cylinder sound like a v8. And the louder the v6 the worse it sounds.
SteveLord
02-16-2016 07:40 PM
Not happening.
End of thread.
darrylgibbs
02-16-2016 09:07 PM
Not happening. Leave stock... The louder you make it the worse off you will be.
dsa
02-17-2016 11:00 AM
I installed a 4" MBRP exhaust on my fathers ecoboost. Granted, it does not sound like a V8, but it sounds darn good. I think (not for sure) that the larger diameter pipe lowers the exhaust note. This makes it sound less ricey and more deep.
darrylgibbs
02-17-2016 12:42 PM
Going to sound like allthe little buzz bee cars. I have heard all the aftermarket exhausts on ecos, and none sound good. Your best option is doing the resonator delete pipe.
Blown F-150
02-17-2016 01:23 PM
Originally Posted by darrylgibbs
(Post 4574515)
Going to sound like allthe little buzz bee cars. I have heard all the aftermarket exhausts on ecos, and none sound good. Your best option is doing the resonator delete pipe.
OP, it won't ever sound like a V8, because it isn't one. The larger diameter pipe you go with though, will get you a deeper tone.
A V6 Sounds just as much like a ricer as it does a V8, it's not a 4cyl Civic. It is just different and not to the liking of some. I could take it or leave it when it comes to the tone of the Eco.
When the time comes, mine will get a complete exhaust replacement including downpipes. It will be for performance and not sound. I will probably run a larger muffler and a resonator to keep the volume down.
I'm going with the Full Race set up, just waiting for our ridiculous dollar to rebound a bit. I heard the AFE system is nice as well.
Will Smith
02-17-2016 07:59 PM
Get a new Lariat and keep the windows rolled up. Ford was nice enough to pump a V8 sound through the stereo.
