Straightening my pipes

[jwanck11]

So I am going to get dual exhaust on the F-150. The question I have is rear-exit or side-exit? I was thinking that on launching and retrieving the boat, the rear-exit might get dunked. Anyone have rear-exit pipes that find their way into the water??

Also, does stainless steel really mean no rust??

[G-MONEY]

So I am going to get dual exhaust on the F-150. The question I have is rear-exit or side-exit? I was thinking that on launching and retrieving the boat, the rear-exit might get dunked. Anyone have rear-exit pipes that find their way into the water??

Also, does stainless steel really mean no rust??

I have side exit that I put way underwater everytime I launch, No problems

[Fuh Sho]

i answered you in the PW, and yes stainless means no rust

[Joeprunc]

It all depends on how tall you truck is to whether the pipes will hit the water or not. I'm not a fan of running them out the back, I do like some of the trucks I've seen with them running out the side in front of the rear axle.

Stainless does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as carbon steel. Depending on the grade of steel it will resist rust/corrosion better. Essentially the amount of Chromium in the steel aids the rust resistance.

Here's some great reading on SS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel

[petrey10]

you get more power with single pipe... im just saying...

[River Runner]

So I am going to get dual exhaust on the F-150. The question I have is rear-exit or side-exit? I was thinking that on launching and retrieving the boat, the rear-exit might get dunked. Anyone have rear-exit pipes that find their way into the water??

Also, does stainless steel really mean no rust??

If your worried about getting water into the engine, it wont happen, with the car running or not. The water level would have to be equal to or higher than the engine. I have never seen a launch ramp where you have to back "up" and into the water.

[Guapo]

My Navigator's pipe is straight out the back with zero problems.

[River Runner]

BTW stainless steel is corrosion-resistant. Its not impervious to rust or corrosion.

[91Terminator]

you get more power with single pipe... im just saying...

Agreed... These motors are very tight tolerances, you will notice a huge lag or power fall off when you hit the gas with duals. You increased the air volume going out so it isn't going to come in the same rate, causing a big fall off the motor or truck will feel like it is falling on its face for a little bit... Im just saying also....
05 F150 Crew Cab single pipe no problems....

I have a 2003 cobra drivetrain in a 1991 mustang DOHC 4.6L Supercharged Tremec T-56 6 Speed 3:55 Rear Gear IRS - 600Hp Im just saying....

[jwanck11]

That is why I am also putting a CAI on it.

In all seriousness, I am a bit confused... the research I've done suggests a boost in performance especially at the low end so I am a bit confused...

[petrey10]

If it were me looking for the most power... I would go single side exit cat back exhaust and CAI... you will gain the most power from that as I had the exact setup on a 2000 F150 that had the 4.6L... Sounded sweet and performed even better. Stainless steel will rust if you put it on and forget about it. Better plan on polishing that baby once a month to keep her nice and shiny. If you want even better performance then I would go to a high quality chip. Those are the basics and I promise you will perform better than duals. The engines need some back pressure..... im just saying...haha

[jwanck11]

Thanks for your feedback! The chip is that last piece that I want to do, but that will have to wait... all the udder parts cost a pretty penny and then some!

[petrey10]

yes they really do... buy the best stuff you can... usually the higher price stuff will last longer and be better quality... not always but usually... you want to do the chip last anyways as the chip could be specific to what upgrades you have.... IMHO

[Tim]

I would route them off to the sides. I had straight pipes on my truck and wheneven I started the engine up with the trailor hooked up behind, I would occassionally get condensation that would blow back on to the boat and trailor.
I eventually re-routed my pipes off to the sides to eliminate that issue.

[jwanck11]

Hmmm never thought of that. Good point!