Best F150 Exhaust Systems

From the engine to the outlet pipe, an F150’s headers mark the start of the exhaust system proper. They are also the most restrictive portion of your truck’s exhaust. If you’re looking to be the loudest F150 around, swapping out the stock manifolds for a properly tuned set of headers is the way to go. Mid-pipes come in three varieties: X-pipes, H-pipes, and Y-pipes. The engine you have will determine which pipe you have. Y-pipes are considered the most restrictive while X-pipes are best for horsepower. The rest of the piping is referred to as a cat-back. This portion contains the muffler, designed from the factory to dampen all the fun. Be careful when upgrading your F150’s exhaust. Retaining your oxygens sensors and catalytic converters is critical to staying street legal.

With the real estate an F150 provides in terms of routing your exhaust, there’s even the exhaust’s exit points to consider. Some states require the exhaust to exit out a certain distance from the rear most opening window. That being said though, the cab behind the passenger and driver windows provides a nice buffer. You can choose from an exhaust that exits in front of your rear tires, behind the rear tire, or out the bed. You also add multiple exhaust tips for style. There are some systems that have four exit points. This doesn’t do anything for performance, but provides excellent curbside appeal.