It's getting to be that time. Looking at new exhaust for my 2006 Ford F250 Crew Cab short box 4x4. It has the 6.0l Powerstroke Diesel in it. I am wondering what others are using. Looking for something that isn't overly loud or have a drone at highway speeds. We tend to tow for long periods (10-12 hrs a day) so I don't feel like listening to it drone on and on. Looked at replacing with all Motorcraft parts, but the cost of the muffler alone would pay for a new stainless steel exhaust. I know the Cummins and Duramax sound different so looking from feedback from 6.0 Powerstroke owners. Thank you,Shane

The problem is, lots of guys will tell you their system "sounds great" or "isn't too loud" and will talk them up good - even if they're completely obnoxious.If at all possible, try to find one you like on someones truck and ask them what they have.Good luck!

Corsa if they make one for the Ford 6.0. If not get a Corsa muffler and have an exhaust shop build the rest.I hate drone had a Magnaflow on an old 350 GM and it drove me nuts, I put up with it until I sold the truck.My 07 Duramax has a Corsa cat back system the muffler is a full 4" straight through design and the best part is no drone at all, nada, none, sounds like a stock truck when riding in the cab even when pulling a decent grade under load. Has a nice jet engine whoosh when romping on it with the windows down.

My 05 excursion has a 4" MBRP turbo back system. When I bought it, it had no muffler or cat. The jet sound was cool but the drone at highway speeds (especially while towing) was obnoxious. You could not hear the person in the passenger seat. I installed an FTE 4"x30" resonator/muffler. It still has a little bit of the jet sound at idle and a nice rumble while accelerating. It is quiet while cruising at highway speeds (I can hear the kids in the 3rd row without them having to scream) and the wife likes it.

I Will second the FTE Resonator, I tow fairly heavy roughly 15 k , magnaflow 28 inch muffler with the FTE res just off the down pipe, no drone at all and you can talk without shouting in the cab, best $$$ i have spent on my exhaust system.

I thought the Ford 6.0 exhaust system was part of the emissions package. I recall the exhaust was not cheap to replace from Ford.

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ACZL
Explorer
Jun 25, 2014
Banks Monster exhaust from turbo back. Put mine on in June '06 and still going strong even with all the salt use during winter here in UPstate NY.
bucky
Explorer II
Jun 24, 2014
I second the FTE in either the 17.5 or the 30 inch sizes for a drone issue.. If you want to go all the way, step up to a Donaldson muffler but have your wallet out for that one. FTE sells direct at resonable prices in both 4" and 5".
wcjeep
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
I thought the Ford 6.0 exhaust system was part of the emissions package. I recall the exhaust was not cheap to replace from Ford.
alboy
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
I Will second the FTE Resonator, I tow fairly heavy roughly 15 k , magnaflow 28 inch muffler with the FTE res just off the down pipe, no drone at all and you can talk without shouting in the cab, best $$$ i have spent on my exhaust system.
JJensen79
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
My 05 excursion has a 4" MBRP turbo back system. When I bought it, it had no muffler or cat. The jet sound was cool but the drone at highway speeds (especially while towing) was obnoxious. You could not hear the person in the passenger seat. I installed an FTE 4"x30" resonator/muffler. It still has a little bit of the jet sound at idle and a nice rumble while accelerating. It is quiet while cruising at highway speeds (I can hear the kids in the 3rd row without them having to scream) and the wife likes it.
CKNEK
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
Corsa if they make one for the Ford 6.0. If not get a Corsa muffler and have an exhaust shop build the rest.

I hate drone had a Magnaflow on an old 350 GM and it drove me nuts, I put up with it until I sold the truck.

My 07 Duramax has a Corsa cat back system the muffler is a full 4" straight through design and the best part is no drone at all, nada, none, sounds like a stock truck when riding in the cab even when pulling a decent grade under load. Has a nice jet engine whoosh when romping on it with the windows down.
ScottG
Nomad
Jun 24, 2014
The problem is, lots of guys will tell you their system "sounds great" or "isn't too loud" and will talk them up good - even if they're completely obnoxious.
If at all possible, try to find one you like on someones truck and ask them what they have.
Good luck!

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