i look foward to hearing your review. this is something im considering
All done, I think
This is the X Pipe I ended up buying -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XQO0VG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are the mufflers I had installed as well just for reference -
http://www.amazon.com/Flowmaster-94...&qid=1414298701&sr=1-3&keywords=super+44+2.25
I kept the stock tips but had the exhaust shop push them out about an 1.25" or so.
My thoughts -
Going from stock to just the rear mufflers changed out I was a BIT disappointed on the change as it was pretty mild. Definitely livelier but still pretty muted.
Yesterday I had the resonator replaced with the Xpipe and boy, there is a pretty drastic difference between stock and now and a good amount of difference from muffs only to muffs + Xpipe. It is pretty deep and throaty. Funny thing, as I pull into the garage now, the kitchen resonates like no other with all the dishes rattling and what not. Garage door rattles quite a bit as well. Not sure the woman is going to like that...we'll see.
I haven't spent a ton of time driving on the freeway yet so I haven't decided if I am OK with the sound over long distances. Like I said, it is pretty loud, even in the cabin. Drone - I suppose its subjective. There is a spot right around 2k RPM I think, in 6th gear that initially was annoying but I think I'm over that now. Again, another thing I'll have to hear about from the woman if that's going to be a huge issue or not.
Anyway, not much else to say. I'm pretty sure I wont be doing any further changes unless I *have to*. Overall, happy with the setup for now and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relatively loud setup. I should note, it is still possible to hold a conversation in the cabin without having to stress or yell to talk over the sound.
Hope the videos help anyone decide which way to go. PLEASE ignore my mess of a garage - I have quite a bit of projects going on all at the same time + my paintball gear has been out and not put away for a while now
Thanks for all the contributors in this and the related exhaust thread for ideas and thoughts - I certainly appreciate it!
All 3 videos captured with the same device - HTC One M8 for anyone that cares.
2014 Ford Explorer Stock Exhaust in Garage
http://youtu.be/ll1GL9mHu9o
Ford Explorer Flowmaster Super 44 Mufflers - in Garage
http://youtu.be/OBqc8sB0EKc
2014 Ford Explorer Super 44's and Resonator replaced with XPipe - Exhaust in Garage
http://youtu.be/lQYmFQ7_EMA