5.0 Exhaust Options - NOT LOUD

[MJG44]

If you leave it in sport mode cylinder deactivation is disabled.

Sport and tow/haul.

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[Tinman1227]

Plus, I hunt a lot and my current new 2023 5.0 is louder than my stock GMC 6.2 was so sneaking up on site is a huge factor for me.

I get that - good point. Ditto fishing kinda spoils the mood at sunrise,fog lift and a good cup of coffee. Agree on the Borla Tour as well

 

[TXGREEK]

Yeah and some folks believe switching out just your muffler will give you same benefits but it won’t, cats back is much more beneficial due to larger pipes as well as flow increase. I once switched out just my muffler on a 2008 F150 king ranch and later regretted it as it was louder but noticeable more back-flow creating less power. Plus, after having a huge number of trucks throughout my life I’d recommend tune first then S&B CAI and then exhaust as it’s a process or imo just crank up some loud hard rock music which should give you same amount of noise but you’ll at least be able to turn down the volume lol. Good luck and God Bless

 

[fmdog44]

I spoke with a guy with a 5.0 that sounded great. I actually followed him after hearing it until he went into a parking lot. He said it was a stock muffler and all he did was dump it. That is what I am going to do. I love the sound of my stock 5.0 when I hit it so dumping it will be even better.

 

[JExpedition07]

Honestly I like the growl when you get on it and like how quite it is with the stock exhaust.

That’s how I feel. The stock exhaust growls very aggressively for a stock setup when you get on it but very quiet when you are low in revs. Ford did a good job with getting induction noises into the cab this gen too, it really comes alive when you get on it. My 5.4 never sounded this aggressive. When I’m driving to work at 6 AM I appreciate the quietness at low revs.

 

[Tinman1227]

Yeah and some folks believe switching out just your muffler will give you same benefits but it won’t, cats back is much more beneficial due to larger pipes as well as flow increase. I once switched out just my muffler on a 2008 F150 king ranch and later regretted it as it was louder but noticeable more back-flow creating less power. Plus, after having a huge number of trucks throughout my life I’d recommend tune first then S&B CAI and then exhaust as it’s a process or imo just crank up some loud hard rock music which should give you same amount of noise but you’ll at least be able to turn down the volume lol. Good luck and God Bless

Well written, stated - good point
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[Tinman1227]

That’s how I feel. The stock exhaust growls very aggressively for a stock setup when you get on it but very quiet when you are low in revs. Ford did a good job with getting induction noises into the cab this gen too, it really comes alive when you get on it. My 5.4 never sounded this aggressive. When I’m driving to work at 6 AM I appreciate the quietness at low revs.

 

[HeadBanger]

I went with the MBRP direct swap. The 5.0 is the only engine I would upgrade with one. I thought it sounded a bit tame as stock and this one added just enough bite to know it’s there. I don’t think the cylinder deactivation sounds bad either. Good luck!

 

[2022Bruce_L]

Mine has a single Magnaflow on it and sounds decent in Sport mode.

 

[Chilidog]

I spoke with a guy with a 5.0 that sounded great. I actually followed him after hearing it until he went into a parking lot. He said it was a stock muffler and all he did was dump it. That is what I am going to do. I love the sound of my stock 5.0 when I hit it so dumping it will be even better.

How far past the muffler did he go? Would have to check to see if this passes inspection in my state.

 

[fmdog44]

Sorry, but I never asked. I am learning about dumping as I knew zero about it. According to carperformanceboss.com the only concern would be gases entering the vehicle so I need to check as well on where to cut before or after the axle. Also the location should e under the passenger's side according to the website

 

[fmdog44]

I went with the MBRP direct swap. The 5.0 is the only engine I would upgrade with one. I thought it sounded a bit tame as stock and this one added just enough bite to know it’s there. I don’t think the cylinder deactivation sounds bad either. Good luck!

Which MBRP?

 

[HeadBanger]

Which MBRP?

This one..

 

[Zappy]

I'm looking at the SPD exhaust. Still up in the air about which version to get.

 

[Carbon_21F-150]

On my 21 I swapped out just the muffler with a black widow mid aggressive muffler, I love the deep sound it gives not to loud on cold start but when u get on it u could hear it, mild drone at highway speeds and the cylinder deactivation isn’t that bad for me, but then again I really don’t hear it I usually turn up my radio.

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