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I'm new to the thread and tried running a search finding very little on this.. anyways, I came from a Ford Mustang 5.0 and being as I love to highly modify my cars... I was looking into headers and full exhaust for this nice little DI engine.

 

I'm trying to find out if 2013 brand headers would fit on the 2014 even though the engines are somewhat different in architecture. I didn't realize how new these models were when I bought the truck. it is my first truck and even though it is for work, I'd still like to hear the screaming roar of headers and a custom exhaust.

 

Also, would a programmer with pre loaded tunes work fine or do most of you take it to a shop and have someone tune it?

 

Me having a full Roush system on the mustang can be duplicated on this truck, I know... but I'm hoping to have a stock car type sound and the deep rumble at idle.

 

I'd appreciate any info! Happy New Year all!

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There really are a lot of discussions on performance here. These trucks are still new so there isn't much of a bolt on world yet. As for tunes check out Black Bear. I hear he's the way to go I have yet to hear back from him tho.

 

 

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Look into Blackbear for a tune. Much better than a canned handheld tune.

 

 

Ryan

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Be patient and wait until there's a few options. I too come from muscle car background on "new" vehicles (G8 and GtO) and it is best to wait a little for the market to offer a few options than just jumping on the first to come out....although admittedly I'm one of the first on this forum w/ a catback- went w/ flowmaster

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