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I'm thinking my next mod(s) will be an exhaust that I still haven't decided on, a Roush intake if my dealer says they can install and it wont void any warranties and also some lights.

Does anyone have any exhaust or light bar tips? I'm not looking to break the bank, but also will not put junk on my truck just because it's cheap so best bang for your buck options would be greatly appreciated!

Joe just put a SW exhaust on ours. That sucker is loud, especially here at home, it echos off all the little retaining walls or the mountains or something...lol

Where are you thinking for lightbar? In my opinion there are two options for our pa laws. One is in the lower bumper. You could do a 20 inch bar of your choice, or you could do 4 Whelens from WSI. These are the same lights they put on police cars and emergency vehicles, they are tough and very bright. The nice thing about this spot is that it looks OEM and the cops shouldn't bother you about covers. Another option is a 30 and/or 40 under the grill. Technically they are covered, right? Lol... We have the M&R and they suit us just fine. They aren't as bright as the American made counterparts and our two Whelens unobstructed are brighter, but they are adequate for our needs.


Picture attached, colored housing covers are optional on the whelens, they come black. Also the amber 30 is an amber lense zip tied to the M&R, they offer it as an option. Right now whelen is offering a true amber led, but they only have 12 inch bars. I know some other companies are working on the option as well.
 

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Joe just put a SW exhaust on ours. That sucker is loud, especially here at home, it echos off all the little retaining walls or the mountains or something...lol

Where are you thinking for lightbar? In my opinion there are two options for our pa laws. One is in the lower bumper. You could do a 20 inch bar of your choice, or you could do 4 Whelens from WSI. These are the same lights they put on police cars and emergency vehicles, they are tough and very bright. The nice thing about this spot is that it looks OEM and the cops shouldn't bother you about covers. Another option is a 30 and/or 40 under the grill. Technically they are covered, right? Lol... We have the M&R and they suit us just fine. They aren't as bright as the American made counterparts and our two Whelens unobstructed are brighter, but they are adequate for our needs.


Picture attached, colored housing covers are optional on the whelens, they come black. Also the amber 30 is an amber lense zip tied to the M&R, they offer it as an option. Right now whelen is offering a true amber led, but they only have 12 inch bars. I know some other companies are working on the option as well.

Thanks for the tips, should at least give me a good direction to start heading in.

I'm mostly thinking 20in for the lower bumper(though seeing your factory bumper w/ a winch may have changed that), 40" for inside the grill or possibly go old school with the OEM ford racing lightbar & round 8" lights but I really dont think i'll go that route, just doesnt line up quite right in my eyes.

I don't want a very loud exhaust, but am looking to add a little something to it. I'll probably hold off on that until I can hear what some other folks have going on in person.

I was hoping to see you guys out cruising around while you were/are in the burgh, that thing looks awesome and in a lot of ways is how I want mine
 

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I think the only corner of pittsburgh we haven't been in this week is north.... He's up on the snoball pre-run now but we'll be around for a few more days at least, possibly through the weekend.
 
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I think the only corner of pittsburgh we haven't been in this week is north.... He's up on the snoball pre-run now but we'll be around for a few more days at least, possibly through the weekend.

only place i've been is north !

I can only hope to do the snowball one day! Lucky man, are you going with him at all?
 

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Haha, I'm from Stowe Twp, He's from Peters Twp... We have a townhouse in Canonsburg, and most of our friends are East. So its rare that we end up North

Yup, I'll be with him at the snoball next month. He took his brother and dad up for the pre-run. You should check out Havoc in the Hills (Tremont PA), from what I understand GLRE is looking to do it again. :banana-mario:
 
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Haha, I'm from Stowe Twp, He's from Peters Twp... We have a townhouse in Canonsburg, and most of our friends are East. So its rare that we end up North

Yup, I'll be with him at the snoball next month. He took his brother and dad up for the pre-run. You should check out Havoc in the Hills (Tremont PA), from what I understand GLRE is looking to do it again. :banana-mario:

I'll be sure to keep an eye out for any upcoming events and runs for sure

Welcome Little Buddy. Nice choice. Hood graphics make the truck.

Thanks. I didn't realize how much wider the hood graphics make the truck look, at least the white.
 

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Hey Gilligan nice RAPTOR! I am from pittsburgh also. I am looking to get a raptor group going on around here. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ideas. Enjoy the Raptor. White Raptors have always been faster in dreams....:happy175:


All jokes aside, nice RAPTOR, I may get a hood graphic after seeing yours.
 
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Hey Gilligan nice RAPTOR! I am from pittsburgh also. I am looking to get a raptor group going on around here. Please let me know if you have any thoughts/ideas. Enjoy the Raptor. White Raptors have always been faster in dreams....:happy175:


All jokes aside, nice RAPTOR, I may get a hood graphic after seeing yours.

I'd be up for some group stuff. It looks like they had a fairly decent turn out at a Pittsburgh dinner a few weeks ago so there should be at least a few others who would be up for it also.
 
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