The Machine

Hey guys,

I went to a local muffler shop a few weeks back to get a quote and told them I wanted a dual exhaust and muffler swap & asked what all I needed to get for them to do that. I was told to order the muffler and the tips and they would take care of the rest and would run about $200-$300 for labor. I ordered the Borla xs single in double out muffler and a pair of tips and I dropped the truck off this morn. I got a phone call about lunchtime saying that they couldn't do it because it would require a bunch of custom pipe work to get around the all of the sensors and may or may not require getting rid of the spare tire and would run about $800. Then they told me I could order the full Borla catback system to get the dual exhaust for $1100 which is made to go around the sensors and spare tire. I am a little upset that they didn't take a closer look when I took it in for a quote but I called a few other shops and they confirmed that it can be tricky to fabricate something for our trucks.

So my options now are to return the single in double out muffler and get a single in single out and forget the dual exhaust look or spend the money on the catback system (unless I am missing another option?). I really like the dual exhaust look but not sure if its worth the extra money and am unfamiliar what if anything the catback system will get me other than being able to have the dual exhaust look. I guess I am just looking for some feedback on your experiences, if there was any other way to get the look without the huge price tage, or any input you guys might have for me.

My truck is a 2012 stx, I have a cai and plan to eventually chip it, aside from that I was not planning on much more in terms of performance mods.

Thanks in advance.

SteveLord

The upper end catback systems also use higher quality stainless steel. Borla uses the highest T304 on their entire system. Many others use T304 just on the muffler and tips. Borla's most popular systems (S Type and ATAK) cost in the $800 range. You and a buddy could easily do the install.

Otherwise I am sure a few here have had places just weld another pipe on. But it does depend on if they've the equipment to and will do it on the cheap.

You can get a cheap MBRP or Flowmaster system for ~$400. But it will have drone and be made of aluminized steel which can rust a lot sooner than other systems.


You ultimately get what you pay for!

The Machine

I am more the type of guy that sees value in quality rather than a low price but I also don't like spending the money when not necessary. The Borla S type is the muffler I purchased. The whole catback system ordered directly from them is $1180, maybe they will sell me the kit but credit me since I already purchased the tips and muffler from them. Are these shops correct in that the "correct way" for the dual exhaust look is to go this route? Wasn't sure if they just didn't want the hassle or if it was a legitimate claim.

Eco2014

How about save your money. Is the truck running good? If so leave it alone

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

it may be a valid claim..the flowmaster kit I had on my 07 had a funky looking crossover pipe to clear the spare

The Machine

Whats the point of having fun money if all you do is save it? By that logic I wouldn't even have an F150 as the last truck worked fine. The heart wants what it wants. Ive always wanted a beastly F150 that rumbles like the thunder, just trying to find the best way to do it.

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

pay no attention to him. He posts the same stuff in other mod threads

funmoneypit150

iTrader: (4)

Get the Solo Performance Mach-X dual exhaust. It's $750 shipped to your door. It is completely bolt on and all stainless. I did the install myself laying on my back in my driveway. It took me about 2 hours and I am really **** as I measured all gaps to match both sides. I like it better than most because it goes out the sides and has two pipes on each side. Looks stock. It sounds awesome. I don't mind paying for quality and this is. Great fit and finish and what a great sound.

The Machine

Anyone else want to weigh in on pros vs cons of just a muffler swap as to adding the cat back system? Does the whole system add better air flow or contribute to a richer sound or is it more for ease of installation when setting up a dual exhaust. Just trying to wrap my head around what the benefit is when you can get the muffler for a little over $200 and the whole cat back system is $1100.

Hossman2012

I've got true duals on my 2012 and there wasn't a problem. Purchased the mufflers and tips myself and took it to the muffler shop and wasn't a problem at all spare tire still in the location as well.