Northlandmatt
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- First Name
- Matt
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- Jun 17, 2024
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- Boston, MA
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- 2024 Lariat
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- FireFighter
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share a quick update on a recent mod I did to my 2024 F-150 (5.0L). I had a Stage 2 Whipple Supercharger installed not long ago, and while the power is awesome, I started getting a little concerned about exhaust temps and the possibility of cat failure under heavy load.
To play it safe, I went ahead and installed the SPD Alpha Catted Y-Pipe with their high-flow Alpha cats. These are designed to handle higher temps and are a popular choice for boosted setups, so it felt like the right move.
So far, I’m really happy with it. The build quality is excellent. Nice welds, solid materials, and everything fit up perfectly with the stock manifolds and the rest of the system. I had a shop do the install and they said it was a smooth job, no issues at all.
Performance wise, I’ve noticed a little bump in throttle response and mid-range pull. It also gave the exhaust a slightly deeper tone. Not crazy loud or droney, just a bit more aggressive. Totally daily-drivable, which is what I was going for.
All in all, I think it’s a great match for the Whipple setup, both for performance and peace of mind. If you’re running boost or planning to, definitely worth checking out.
Let me know if anyone has questions or wants more details!
-Matt
Just wanted to share a quick update on a recent mod I did to my 2024 F-150 (5.0L). I had a Stage 2 Whipple Supercharger installed not long ago, and while the power is awesome, I started getting a little concerned about exhaust temps and the possibility of cat failure under heavy load.
To play it safe, I went ahead and installed the SPD Alpha Catted Y-Pipe with their high-flow Alpha cats. These are designed to handle higher temps and are a popular choice for boosted setups, so it felt like the right move.
So far, I’m really happy with it. The build quality is excellent. Nice welds, solid materials, and everything fit up perfectly with the stock manifolds and the rest of the system. I had a shop do the install and they said it was a smooth job, no issues at all.
Performance wise, I’ve noticed a little bump in throttle response and mid-range pull. It also gave the exhaust a slightly deeper tone. Not crazy loud or droney, just a bit more aggressive. Totally daily-drivable, which is what I was going for.
All in all, I think it’s a great match for the Whipple setup, both for performance and peace of mind. If you’re running boost or planning to, definitely worth checking out.
Let me know if anyone has questions or wants more details!
-Matt
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