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Thermal R&D 2.5" vs. 3"
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appearance and sound are the differences
no performance benefit 2.5" vs 3"
the 2.5" system has a slightly different center muffler design vs the 3" system
the 2.5" system has a nice deep tone yet won't drone on the highway, the 3" system is a bit louder and more aggressive
we have both systems in stock ready to ship , let me know if I can help with any further questions
3" system: https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...plorer-st-3-inch-exhaust-system-free-shipping
2.5" system: https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...xplorer-st-cat-back-exhaust-2020-freeshipping
no performance benefit 2.5" vs 3"
the 2.5" system has a slightly different center muffler design vs the 3" system
the 2.5" system has a nice deep tone yet won't drone on the highway, the 3" system is a bit louder and more aggressive
we have both systems in stock ready to ship , let me know if I can help with any further questions
3" system: https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...plorer-st-3-inch-exhaust-system-free-shipping
2.5" system: https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...xplorer-st-cat-back-exhaust-2020-freeshipping
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Is there any drone with the 3"? I mostly drive alone but have the family with me on occasion. Also, forgive my lack of experience but do any of the Ford electronic systems need to be flashed/updated once installed? Have any fault codes been triggered after installation?
i was between the 2.5 thermal and the borla type-s. I went with the 2.5 thermal and it sounds amazing in person, idle has a really deep note with burbles and pops around 2k. Highway driving there is 0 drone... i mean 0. WOT is loud but bearable, honestly for the price 2.5 is the way to go.
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Has anyone done a 3” straight from the cat back? I’m deciding between I believe the 3” thermal and just doing a 3” straight. Every car I’ve had has sounded great straight piped but I’ve got no experience with an eco boost exhaust. Obviously the cost of doing a straight is much cheaper, but does anyone have any real pros and cons from experience?
I got my 3" Thermal From @ron@whooshmotorsports and it came SUPER quick.
I do have to say there is a slight low end drone at 79-82 MPH for me, its not terrible but its there. All I have is K&N filter for the intake so i dont have any other mods that might make a difference in the sound.I generally have the radio going so I dont hear it when cruising on the highway. only other thing i could mention is fitment of the rear tips being a biiitch to get on the rear mufflers and they seem to sit low in the cut out.
Im happy with the exhaust overall. the sound is agressive when you want it to sound that way but almost OE when just cruising along down the blvd. the Idle sound is a nice deep burble with just a hint of turbo whistle which is quite sexy to me.
I do have to say there is a slight low end drone at 79-82 MPH for me, its not terrible but its there. All I have is K&N filter for the intake so i dont have any other mods that might make a difference in the sound.I generally have the radio going so I dont hear it when cruising on the highway. only other thing i could mention is fitment of the rear tips being a biiitch to get on the rear mufflers and they seem to sit low in the cut out.
Im happy with the exhaust overall. the sound is agressive when you want it to sound that way but almost OE when just cruising along down the blvd. the Idle sound is a nice deep burble with just a hint of turbo whistle which is quite sexy to me.
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CvFab catted DP’s and intercooler here- very happy with the results but you absolutely will crack those stock flex pipes. My original exhaust setup was the DP’s + welded in Valvetronics to keep the sound quiet when needed. Waste of money to be honest. Flex pipes leaked within 1,000 miles and just installed the Thermal 3inch catback to connect to the DP’s. Wish I just went thermal from the beginning.
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