i have a 2012 f150 ecoboost 3.5l I recently removed the muffler and pipe so the exhaust system is short and mid cab on the truck. the rest is stock. I am now experiencing running issues with the truck loosing power and odd turbo noise... can this be just from the exhaust removal ?

 

Yes.

 

would i still be able to run the truck that way? or should i put the exhaust back on right away?

 

what damage could it cause by running it with out the muffler and pipe?

 

Moved to the 12th gen section.

 

Lol. If it's running like ****, put the exhaust back on and see if it cures it. Why keep it that way if it's harming the motor??

 

You can damage the turbos.