2017 Gen 2Ford Raptor - This Truck Can Do It All: SPD

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Monday, March 6, 2023

A few videos with my GoPro and the Whipple Stage1 Kit with SPD trombone and Flowmaster Flow-FX Muffler!

For your viewing (and audible) pleasure... 💀

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Cold Start - 2017-2020 Ford Raptor 3.5L EcoBoost Trombone Equal Length Resonator Delete, RDFR20EL

Here's a cold start video of my Whipple Tuned 2017 Ford Raptor with the SPD Performance 3.5L EcoBoost Trombone Equal Length Resonator Delete, RDFR20EL

Definitely louder on cold-startup than with the Flowmaster Flow-FX. The truck sounds like a race car when you floor it, and really screams! There is some drone from 1,800-2,200 rpm so I'm not happy with that as that is cruising RPM around town.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

SPD Gen3+ Trombone Equal Length Resonator Delete Installed

It's been 4 years since I changed the exhaust with the Flowmaster Flow FX setup and was looking for something a little different. SPD created this new equal-length resonator delete pipe that mimics the 2020+ Raptor exhaust. It's pretty funky looking!

When I first reached out in February, I asked SPD about "drone" and they said absolutely no drone... well, it's not entirely true.

The pipe showed up a few weeks ago, so aboutI had mine installed today - ordered February, showed up about 2 weeks ago... almost 5 months waiting!!!

My initial review (sorry no video yet)

The truck idles more deeply, and sounds throatier
it's definitely LOUDER for sure, but very cool to hear how this engine 'breathes' - you can't hide any throttle wiggle with this pipe! Seriously with this mod, it sounds more like you're driving a Ford GT - it's pretty crazy!
sadly it drones around 2-2.1K rpms which is really disappointing, which is a lot of driving around town RPMs when in sport mode, and hunting right around 6th gear...

Maybe it's just the difference from the FlowFX which tended to rumble more in the middle of the truck - now all the sound has moved to the rear outlets...

I kept my Flowmaster FlowFX if I want to go back but will give it some time to wear in a bit

Hope to record and post a video soon for a better sound review.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Flowmaster FlowFX Review 2017 Ford Raptor

One more thing - right? Well, I was able to get a great deal on this part and so far very happy with it! The

Flowmaster 717776 FlowFX Direct-fit Muffler is a mid-muffler replacement for the OEM part. It keeps the OEM resonator and the existing tailpipes - which I'm fine with. I like the matte finished black tips and just wanted a little more sound from the exhaust, and NO drone! Love it!

Here's a quick video of the sound!

Flowmaster 717776 FlowFX Direct-fit Muffler

Lisle 17350 Pipe Stretcher Kit

B'laster Catalyst/Lubricant Pack

and a longer video of the review!

Flowmaster FlowFX is their new design where it's not just a muffler that you weld in - it's a slip-fit system that makes things a LOT easier for installation.

Flowmaster 717776 FlowFX Direct-fit Muffler

Features

Designed as a direct-fit replacement muffler for the 2017-2018 Ford Raptor trucks with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine. This easy to install direct-fit muffler delivers a moderate to aggressive interior and exterior sound level that will appeal to anyone looking for a deep powerful exhaust note. Features include all 3.00 inch mandrel-bent bright stainless steel tubing mated to a specially designed dual 3.00 inch inlet/outlet "straight-through"

Flowmaster 717776 FlowFX Direct-fit Muffler for great sound and maximum performance. Utilizes the factory hangers and connections without any cutting or welding and installs in about 20 minutes. Includes all necessary parts and hardware. Proud to Say Made in the USA.

Bright 409s Stainless Steel Construction
Moderate to Aggressive Exhaust Tone
Quick and Easy Installation
Direct-fit System

Friday, January 12, 2018

SPD Exhaust Adapters for the 3.5L Ecoboost F-150 Ford Raptor

Engines are air-pumps - plainly said, more air in = more air out. In general, if you can move more air/fuel - you make more power...

This is why SPD Performance created these SPD Exhaust Adapters - see below...