Ford Performance downpipe?

[Tamadrummer88]

Does anyone know or think if Ford will release a catted or catless downpipe for the EcoBoost Mustang? I know the ProCal tune is a pipe dream, just wondering if anyone had any inside info.

Thanks.

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[Juben]

I doubt that'll happen. There's plenty of good catted options on the market though. I'd imagine the dealerships would give you less flack for a catted vs a catless downpipe.

 

[ForYourOwnGood]

Ford is really unlikely to do that I think.

I'll be going with a catted eventually, likely from CP-e since I have used their products before and was very happy with it. I personally can't stand the way cars sound without the cat on it and the high flow stuff isn't really that much restriction.

 

[Fast64ranchero]

Adam made 425/425 with stock DP and stock Exh. (big turbo) I'm not so sure the stock stuff is all that bad

 

[TheLion]

Adam made 425/425 with stock DP and stock Exh. (big turbo) I'm not so sure the stock stuff is all that bad

It's not, it's actually tuned reasonably well for the stock turbo. The power gains are quite small compared to the investment cost and labor cost (if your one of "those guys" who pay someone else ;)).

In the Focus ST for example, LMS advertised only a 7-12hp gain from a catted down pipe in the youtube video review for example, while their tune produced over 100 ft-lbs and 22 hp more in the 2.0L...for the same price...

If you looking to set records or race, it may be worth it as times down to 1mS are factored in. However for a DD, street fun and leisure drag strip / track / back roads I think you would be better off investing in an oil cooler, better suspension components, tires etc.

Depending on what modifications you have done, an inter cooler will buy you the most performance and consistency as a bolt on and allow you to take full advantage of a well written PCM software (tune) for the same price as a down pipe.

BTW those are impressive numbers on a stock car, but that engine won't last as a daily driver. The power limits of the stock EB are AROUND 425 ft-lbs and 350 hp according to LMS without affecting longer term reliability. ONce you start to exceed those or even run at those power levels on stock internals your going to see failures sooner rather than later. Now it could run 20k, 30k or 50k, but I wouldn't expect 150k~200k service life most DD's see.

 

[UPRSteve]

We offer a downpipe that will work great with the stock turbo and is the same one we used on our car that broke into the 10s on the stock turbo and motor.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-off-road-downpipe-stainless-steel-ecoboost-15.html

 

[Fast64ranchero]

It's not, it's actually tuned reasonably well for the stock turbo. The power gains are quite small compared to the investment cost and labor cost (if your one of "those guys" who pay someone else ;)).

In the Focus ST for example, LMS advertised only a 7-12hp gain from a catted down pipe in the youtube video review for example, while their tune produced over 100 ft-lbs and 22 hp more in the 2.0L...for the same price...

If you looking to set records or race, it may be worth it as times down to 1mS are factored in. However for a DD, street fun and leisure drag strip / track / back roads I think you would be better off investing in an oil cooler, better suspension components, tires etc.

Depending on what modifications you have done, an inter cooler will buy you the most performance and consistency as a bolt on and allow you to take full advantage of a well written PCM software (tune) for the same price as a down pipe.

BTW those are impressive numbers on a stock car, but that engine won't last as a daily driver. The power limits of the stock EB are AROUND 425 ft-lbs and 350 hp according to LMS without affecting longer term reliability. ONce you start to exceed those or even run at those power levels on stock internals your going to see failures sooner rather than later. Now it could run 20k, 30k or 50k, but I wouldn't expect 150k~200k service life most DD's see.

Dam dude you're a long winded It's amazing how many times can you throw LMS name out there.

 

[NothernVAMustang]

It's not, it's actually tuned reasonably well for the stock turbo. The power gains are quite small compared to the investment cost and labor cost (if your one of "those guys" who pay someone else ;)).

In the Focus ST for example, LMS advertised only a 7-12hp gain from a catted down pipe in the youtube video review for example, while their tune produced over 100 ft-lbs and 22 hp more in the 2.0L...for the same price...

If you looking to set records or race, it may be worth it as times down to 1mS are factored in. However for a DD, street fun and leisure drag strip / track / back roads I think you would be better off investing in an oil cooler, better suspension components, tires etc.

Depending on what modifications you have done, an inter cooler will buy you the most performance and consistency as a bolt on and allow you to take full advantage of a well written PCM software (tune) for the same price as a down pipe.

BTW those are impressive numbers on a stock car, but that engine won't last as a daily driver. The power limits of the stock EB are AROUND 425 ft-lbs and 350 hp according to LMS without affecting longer term reliability. ONce you start to exceed those or even run at those power levels on stock internals your going to see failures sooner rather than later. Now it could run 20k, 30k or 50k, but I wouldn't expect 150k~200k service life most DD's see.

Your funny!! An aftermarket downpipe is proven to give better performance and for $500-600 it makes the exhaust sound a lot better!

 

[JamesinLittleSilver]

Better performance yes, but at what cost and by that I mean $$$$ 500-600 plus install for those of us who don't have a garage and knowledge. For us old farts with families loud exhaust is overrated. But to each their own.

 

[Chris@Lethal]

We have not heard anything about Ford Performance offering a DP. We carry many other brands on our site though for off-road and catted DPs. We are currently running 15% OFF our Brand EcoBoost parts!

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

I have a map catted downpipe for $400 plus shipping ($40-50) if anyone is interested.

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