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The Thermal R&D cat back exhaust PREMIER!

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Haven't installed mine, but it's sitting in my garage. Looks high quality, and sounds great in the clips I've listened to. Also, it's the only one that's truly cat-back so you replace the crappy Ford flex joints. I'd say you made the right choice!
Isn't the magnaflow also a full catback as well?
 

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Like any exhaust system, it's pretty simple. Basic ratchet and socket set should do it. I see no reason anyone couldn't install it . I know the factory system is pretty bulky, not sure if you need a second person for that.
Jackstands and a jack though I would assume correct?
 

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by the way
if anyone is interssted, we have only 10 Thermal exhausts left in stock until sometime in late July, Maybe August for more
3 with black tips
7 with polished

get them while they're HOTTTTTTTTTTTT!
 

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Love my thermal exhaust with spd downpipes !!


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by the way
if anyone is interssted, we have only 10 Thermal exhausts left in stock until sometime in late July, Maybe August for more
3 with black tips
7 with polished

get them while they're HOTTTTTTTTTTTT!
Ron do you have any SPD downpipes or Whipple IC's on the shelf?
 

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Hey Ron
Spoke Yesterday Thank You for the fast ship. Funny got the text for shipment as I was introducing myself. Just joined. But can you help me out. Some guy posted that his tire was rubbing from the lowering springs. He had to of put them on wrong right?
by the way
if anyone is interssted, we have only 10 Thermal exhausts left in stock until sometime in late July, Maybe August for more
3 with black tips
7 with polished

get them while they're HOTTTTTTTTTTTT!
 

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Seriously have no clue what this post is referring to. My has ‘21 ST has H&R springs and no rubbing, and I see zero issues how this could be a problem stock or otherwise. Lots and lots of room.
 

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I realize most of you are mechanically inclined but I am not. I bought the exhaust intending to bolt it on myself because it seemed like a simple enough job. It arrived without instructions. Does anyone have access to any instructions or videos on the install?
 

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Seriously have no clue what this post is referring to. My has ‘21 ST has H&R springs and no rubbing, and I see zero issues how this could be a problem stock or otherwise. Lots and lots of room.
LOL I was so confused by it too there is no way an exhaust can rub the tire. lifted or lowered...
 

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Ordered a thermal exhaust system a couple of days ago, no shipping status as of yet, hoping for a reasonable delivery date and all parts accounted for.
 

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Looks like Thermal needs to try some different packaging :confused:
 

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My Thermal exhaust came in pretty badly damaged packaging as well. The mid-pipes were perfectly packaged and not even a minor dent in the box, the 2nd box with full exhaust looked like a pissed off gorilla tired to deliver it to my house. I saw no damage to the parts inside or anything missing, as the foam inside the box did it's job.
 

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I want to apologize to Ron @ Whoosh for today. When I got the car back with the exhaust on, Everything was right with the world. WHAT A SOUND!!!! I thought today was going to be a nightmare I got that video early on,in the day so it set the mood. When I went and got it and saw the tips and started the car, it was amazing But again. When I emailed Ron he was willing to help me, and I appreciate that enormously. I told hilm I wasn't going to return it. Besides It was on the lift and The dealer talked me down off the ledge. So I love my Thermal's and I recommend Ron @ Whoosh. But Thermal R&D ? Please use another type of box or carrier 6.24.21.jpg
 

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It is a great system but you will need to adjust to make perfect. Hence driver side a bit asymmetrical to passenger side. I am 54 years old, you CAN do it! The difference is in the details. Have fun with it and all it takes is a ratchet and a deep socket 15mm.
 

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It is a great system but you will need to adjust to make perfect. Hence driver side a bit asymmetrical to passenger side. I am 54 years old, you CAN do it! The difference is in the details. Have fun with it and all it takes is a ratchet and a deep socket 15mm.
Can you be more specific ? I’m not sure I know what your talking about. What do I exactly do with a ratchet and a deep socket 15mm?
 

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Just received my Thermal exhaust system, packaging is in great shape. Have not opened and surveyed the components but I believe all is good and will be installing this evening. Ordered one week ago today, so delivery was pretty quick considering shipment was two large packages.

Thank you Ron [thumb]
 



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