A lot of truck owners and enthusiasts like to have their trucks as an extension of their
personality through customization and other changes. This is exactly the case for the
current generation Ford F-150 as it had been every model before it. The 2021 Ford F-150
is one of the most easily-customized trucks in years with aftermarket support for
everything from wheels and lighting to forced induction and racing upgrades. With any
upgrades like this, exhaust is one of the most obvious add-ons for the truck too. The F-150 has tons of exhaust options available across the model lineup and which cater to
every engine option available. For the F-150, that means there are exhaust setups
designed for every engine from the 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6 through the 5.0 liter Coyote V8
as well as for the Raptor with it’s 3.5 liter twin-turbo V6. With so many options, it
can be hard to tell which exhaust sounds best and which exhaust is right for you. Not to
worry, we at Steeda have gone through the exhausts currently available and found which
provide the best exhaust note for your F-150 regardless of engine. We’ve put together a
list of the best here.
EcoBoost 3.5L V6
Coyote 5.0L V8
After running through our list of Cat-Back exhausts that we carry, we were able to come to the conclusion
of two exhaust systems being the best on the market for the 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6. These exhausts are
both on the higher pricing for the F-150 with both over $900 for the setup. While the price may be high,
these parts are seriously high-quality exhausts from some of the most popular brands on the market. The first of the EcoBoost exhausts to mention is the Flowmaster Outlaw
Cat-Back which gives the F-150 a
much throatier exhaust note. You can hear a slight bit of turbo noise as the RPM winds back down, and
the interior gets a healthy dose of exhaust noise without nearly any drone. The exhaust is powerful, but
not terribly aggressive or overly loud which means it is less likely to annoy others driving your truck
at open throttle. If you’re looking for a more aggressive exhaust, you can never go wrong with the Borla
ATAK
(Acoustically-Tuned Applied Kinetics) exhaust setup. With the ATAK system, the V6 has a burble to it at
idle and the turbo makes itself known anywhere above 2,500 RPM. Under acceleration, the ATAK system
sounds muscular and is as loud as you would expect from a high-performance cat-back exhaust system. The
ATAK is always more aggressive than other competitors, so if you are looking into a quieter exhaust, the
Flowmaster option is the safer option to go with. Often with V8 pickup trucks, the owners want an aggressive and loud exhaust note and when that engine is
the Coyote 5.0L V8 found in the Mustang there’s even more a reason to do so. While every exhaust for the
F-150 fitted with the Coyote gives your truck an aggressive and bellowing tone, for volume the
Flowmaster Outlaw Cat-Back is the best option. The Outlaw gives the truck a menacing loud exhaust that
will definitely make people notice your truck on the road. This is one of the loudest exhaust options on
the market for the 5.0 F-150, so it may not be for everyone. If you’d like a more toned-down exhaust, the best sound is from the LTH V8 Cat-Back
exhaust. LTH has
developed a fairly muted exhaust that still gives an incredible tone that gives your F-150 more road
presence without being painfully loud to be next to for those not expecting the volume. Although they
are known for their other products, LTH (Long Tube Headers) makes a seriously good sounding and somewhat
understated cat-back exhaust for the F-150 Coyote If you’re looking for an exhaust that is a nice medium between quiet but refined and loud but raucous,
the MBRP Pro Series
Cat-Back for the Coyote F-150 is the one to go with. Its sleek dual side exit
design and finish accent the F-150’s side profile very well and comes out just in front of the passenger
side rear wheel which gives it a sport truck look. It has enough presence to get people’s attention with
a deep rumbling note that is still quiet enough to not anger too many people.
These Are The Best Exhausts For Your EcoBoost or Coyote F-150
EcoBoost 3.5L V6
Coyote 5.0L V8
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