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“Ford V10 exhaust” is not one fitment. The 6.8L appeared in Super Duty pickups, E-Series cutaways and F53 motorhome chassis with different wheelbases, exits and emissions equipment. These systems are grouped by the maker’s stated platform; a cat-back starts after the factory catalyst, while a header system is upstream hardware. Keep emissions equipment intact unless a replacement is explicitly legal for the vehicle and jurisdiction, and check local noise rules.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson 9505 Dual Split Cat-Back | $700–$1,275 | Amazon |
| 2 | Gibson 9517 Super Truck Cat-Back | $620–$1,050 | Amazon |
| 3 | Gibson 69517 Stainless Super Truck Cat-Back | $850–$1,300 | Amazon |
| 4 | Gibson 9004 Dual Extreme Cat-Back | $650–$1,050 | Amazon |
| 5 | MagnaFlow Street Series 15869 | $900–$1,050 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Flowmaster Force II 17229 | $500–$750 | Amazon |
| 7 | Dynomax Super Turbo 17313 | $350–$550 | Amazon |
| 8 | Dynomax Super Turbo 19410 | $350–$550 | Amazon |
| 9 | Dynomax Ultra Flo 39469 | $450–$700 | Amazon |
| 10 | Banks TorqueTubes Header System | $1,850–$2,100 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Gibson 9505 Dual Split Cat-Back
A 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 6.8L dual-split cat-back; 2.5-inch aluminized mandrel-bent tubing, chambered muffler, 3.5-inch T304 tip, clamps and factory-style hangers are listed.
- 99–04 F-250/F-350 6.8L
- cat-back
- 2.5-inch aluminized pipe
- hardware included
- $707.34 sale listed
- not E-Series or motorhome
Gibson 9517 Super Truck Cat-Back
A 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 5.4L/6.8L 2WD/4WD cat-back with 2.25-inch aluminized tubing and bolt-on hangers/clamps.
- 99–04 Super Duty
- cat-back
- 2.25-inch aluminized pipe
- bolt-on hardware
- $621.64 sale listed
- maker says not recommended for towing
Gibson 69517 Stainless Super Truck Cat-Back
A stainless version of Gibson’s 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 5.4L/6.8L Super Truck system, distinct from the aluminized 9517.
- 99–04 Super Duty
- stainless cat-back
- Super Truck series
- stainless construction option
- separate part number
- confirm cab and bed application
Gibson 9004 Dual Extreme Cat-Back
A 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 standard, extended or crew-cab cat-back for 5.4L/6.8L with dual-exit configuration.
- 99–04 Super Duty
- dual-exit cat-back
- 5.4L/6.8L
- multiple cab types listed
- distinct exit style
- verify wheelbase
MagnaFlow Street Series 15869
A 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 6.8L stainless single passenger-side rear cat-back with 3-inch main pipe, one straight-through muffler and 4-inch polished tip.
- 99–04 Super Duty 6.8L
- 3-inch stainless pipe
- single cat-back
- clamps and hangers listed
- $946 maker price
- fitment needs cab/bed confirmation
Flowmaster Force II 17229
A 1999–2004 F-250 6.8L single-side cat-back with 3-inch aluminized tubing and 70 Series Big Block II muffler; listing describes it as 50-state legal.
- 99–04 F-250 6.8L
- 3-inch aluminized pipe
- 70 Series muffler
- hangers and hardware included
- emissions note published
- F-250 fitment is not E-Series fitment
Dynomax Super Turbo 17313
A 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 5.4L/6.8L cat-back catalogue system for specified cab and bed combinations, with 3-inch to 2.5-inch tubing and Super Turbo muffler.
- 99–04 Super Duty
- cat-back
- 3-inch to 2.5-inch pipe
- cab/bed restrictions published
- separate muffler design
- not all wheelbases
Dynomax Super Turbo 19410
A 2005–07 F-250/F-350 5.4L/6.8L single 3-inch cat-back for all wheelbases, excluding chassis-cab according to the catalogue.
- 05–07 Super Duty
- single cat-back
- 3-inch pipe
- all-wheelbase note
- specific chassis-cab exclusion
- not 1999–04 truck
Dynomax Ultra Flo 39469
A 2008–10 F-250/F-350 6.8L single 3-inch cat-back with Ultra Flo Welded muffler; RealTruck specifies 6 ft 9 in and 8 ft beds.
- 08–10 Super Duty 6.8L
- 3-inch cat-back
- Ultra Flo muffler
- bed lengths stated
- exact part number
- not cutaway or motorhome
Banks TorqueTubes Header System
A header system—not a cat-back—for 2006–10 Ford Class-A motorhomes with 6.8L V10; Banks lists it separately from its PowerPack bundle.
- 06–10 Class-A motorhome
- header system
- 6.8L V10
- motorhome-specific application
- upstream system clearly labelled
- not pickup or E-Series
Buying tips
- Match platform, year, cab/bed or motorhome tailpipe exit before comparing systems.
- A cat-back does not replace catalytic converters or manifolds; headers and cat-backs are different jobs.
- Retain required emissions equipment and check local exhaust-noise rules before installation.
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