Interesting Take on Lighting Style Exhaust

[MTUH3]

Friday I was talking to some former and current Ford guys. We were talking about exhaust designs and what looked the best. They mentioned something interesting about the Lighting exhaust.

I guess Ford stopped using Lighting style exhaust because in cold climates it was causing break issues on trucks. In cold climates, with the exhaust in front of the wheels, the moisture in the exhaust would condensate and collect on the rear tire and brake system, causing the issues.

Now this does not mean this will happen on a Raptor or with aftermarket exhausts. Aerodynamics, engine type, and other factors will certainly play a part, but I thought I would share.

 

[Maxx2893]

Idk about that. Not saying it false, but I figured they stopped using the Lightning style exhaust because they stopped making the SVT Lightning.

 

[Jordan@Apollo-Optics]

It's also very hard to make that style exhaust and keep the NVH levels in the acceptable range.

If the condensation were a legitimate factor, don't you think you'd see some of the same effects when it rains, regardless of exhaust style?

 

[whtrapta]

I ran lightning style for 2 years and never had one issue. Summers in the 100s and winters below 0. Nothing bad to report

 

[Boss Hoss]

Hmmm never an issue and I ran "Lightning" style before Ford ever did it lol...

 

[cups]

Idk about that. Not saying it false, but I figured they stopped using the Lightning style exhaust because they stopped making the SVT Lightning.

Silly boy.

 

[NickPic83]

Hmm Roush stangs had it and vipers ran it for years on and off....

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[pirate air]

Ford used the "lightning" style exhaust on non lightning model f150s during the same era. It caused excessive corrosion on the wheel.

 

[Java]

Hmm Roush stangs had it and vipers ran it for years on and off....

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I would guess vipers and roush mustangs don't run much in freezing weather

 

[FineLineMtrSprt]

Never any issues on my lighting and the normal f150s for 3/4 of the first year run 97 New body style had that exhaust factory. My dad's 97 has had the steeda side exhaust , which is rare as steeda didn't make it very long, for 15 years and no issues in Chicago year round driving

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