CV Fab Downpipes

[Mind Goblin]

Thanks to @Waterfowler41 's youtube video and posts on here, I decided to reach out to CV Fabrication last night about pricing and release timeline on their new gen 3 downpipes.

I was pleasantly surprised to open my email this morning to a response that they are estimating late March / early April, and that pricing is $899 but they are accepting pre-orders for 5% off (~$850 shipped).

I immediately accepted the offer and paid up on the invoice. I cannot wait to get a set of these, I think they sound incredible from the footage that's available.

 

[catinthehat85]

That’s interesting. They sound nothing close to my SPD downpipes.

 

[Subaruski]

Do you know what cats the CV fab downpipes are going to be running? All the cost is in the quality of cat. SPD runs a pretty spendy 500cell cat.

 

[Mind Goblin]

Do you know what cats the CV fab downpipes are going to be running? All the cost is in the quality of cat. SPD runs a pretty spendy 500cell cat.

That's a great question. I do not have any "insider" knowledge, other than the estimated release date and pricing that I just asked for last night.

Their gen2 downpipes have the following description on their website, I will ASSume that it will be the same for gen3:

CVF Stainless Steel Downpipes with Built-In Turbo Adapters (2017-2020

ESTIMATED SHIP DATE: OUT OF STOCK AND SHIPS MID FEBRUARY SEE FEEDBACK FROM THE RAPTOR F-150 ECOBOOST COMMUNITY HERE: Detailed installation/product review from AmericanTrucks Ford on YouTube Cold start video (with OEM exhaust) at YouTube.com Drive-by video (with OEM exhaust) at YouTube.com...

www.cvfab.com

• T304 stainless steel​

• Features built-in turbo adapters to maximize exhaust throughput and reduce back pressure en route to lower exhaust gas temperatures (no need to purchase separately!)​

• No check engine light (CEL)​

• 3" diameter​

• High-flow 400 CPSI catalytic converters​

• High grade v-band clamp connections for advanced leak protection​

• High-flow catted downpipe​

• 100% mandrel bent​

• Fits both OEM and aftermarket exhausts​

• Fully TIG welded​

• CVF Lifetime Warranty
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[Mind Goblin]

That’s interesting. They sound nothing close to my SPD downpipes.

In a good way.....or a bad way....?

 

[catinthehat85]

In a good way.....or a bad way....?

I guess in a bad way if I’m being honest…but dumping on other peoples preferences isn’t my thing. They’re fantastic trucks regardless. I just thought all aftermarket downpipes would sound similar, like intakes etc.

*edit* Also wanted to add the sound clips can be very misleading sometimes so I could be way off. Ill try to dig up a clip of my rig with the downpipes in normal driving conditions

 

[Mind Goblin]

I guess in a bad way if I’m being honest…but dumping on other peoples preferences isn’t my thing. They’re fantastic trucks regardless. I just thought all aftermarket downpipes would sound similar, like intakes etc.

*edit* Also wanted to add the sound clips can be very misleading sometimes so I could be way off. Ill try to dig up a clip of my rig with the downpipes in normal driving conditions

Exhausts are very subjective and I totally respect your post.

I usually spend an autistic level amount of time trying to perfect my system to my ears. My other car is an M2 with the n55 engine and I’m running a catless downpipe and Dinan axle back, which to me is just *chefs kiss*. If I can get close to that on the raptor I will be very pleased.