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The Ford Performance by Borla Touring Cat-Back Exhaust with black tips is available for the

2015 and newer five liter F-150 owner who's looking to get a slightly more aggressive

rumble over their factory sound, while picking up the highest quality materials and construction

available with a dual side exit style.

The installation for this isn't too hard at all, but it might require one small cut to

the extension pipe which is included in the kit, depending on your bed length and cab

size combo.

Either way, I'm still giving it one out of three wrenches on our difficulty meter which

I'll talk more later on in the video.

First thing's first, let's break down the sound this cat-back puts out.

As you heard from our sound clips, this gives you a slightly louder, slightly more aggressive

rumble over the stock sounds.

It definitely makes a difference.

It deepens the tone, but because it's not a crazy aggressive system, I'm giving it two

out of five on our loudness meter.

The touring option from Borla is known to be more on the mellow side of the spectrum

which is perfect for anyone who doesn't want overwhelming volume or tone, and doesn't want

any drone inside the cab at all.

The Ford Performance by Borla option is, hands down, offering the highest quality materials

and the best construction available in the category, along with other brands like Cooks

and Stainless Works.

This option is fully welded 304 stainless steel for extreme strength, which is where

the biggest upgrade over the stock one comes into play.

That stock option, although is very durable, won't hold up as long as this one will, especially

if you plan on hitting the trails or if you live in a wintery weather area that sees a

lot of road salt, which we know can take a toll on your under body components after a

while.

This option also includes four inch, black powdered coated dual tips that will exit out

behind the rear passenger side tire for a stealthier appearance, and adds another layer

of corrosion and rust resistance with that powdered coated finish.

Since this is one of the better quality systems, the price is set right around the $1,200 range

for the full cat-back, which, look, I get it, it's a pretty steep price, but if you're

looking for the best of the best, then the price is absolutely worth it because you know

what you're getting here.

There are other Ford Performance by Borla options available, like the Stinger S-Type,

which is a more aggressive sound with a little more volume and growl, or the ATAK, which

is arguably one of the loudest systems money can buy.

So, if this sound isn't enough for you, then those would be my recommendations.

You'd still get the same quality.

The installation, as I mentioned in the beginning, may require you to cut the extension pipe

included in the kit depending on your bed length and wheel based package, and all of

that is detailed completely in your manual to help you if that stage is required.

Other than that, it's a direct bolt-on install, getting one out of three wrenches on our difficulty

meter here since it is so straightforward.

You want to have a simple ratchet and socket set on deck to get the job done, as well as

some WD-40 for the bolts and hangers, and obviously a Sawzall or a cutting tool of your

choice if you need to get that done.

Now, with that said, if you're not super comfortable tackling this yourself, there's no problem

or no shame handing it over to a professional to get it done properly.

The first thing you'll need to do is unbolt and loosen the clamps at the stock muffler,

and remove the muffler inlet pipe.

Slide the muffler and tailpipe toward the rear and out of the isolators, which is where

you might want to spray some WD-40 to help you in case they're being a little stubborn.

From here you can install your Touring muffler piece and the proper mid extension pipe, clamp

them all down, and obviously secure them into place.

The tailpipes will connect to the other end of the mufflers and work their way toward

the dual exit style by the rear passenger tire.

Once the tips are bolted down, which actually are welded to the pipes so that the entire

pipe will get bolted down in one piece, then of course you're good to go.

You'll obviously have a few nuts and bolts also included, as well as clamps, everything

you need to get the job done, and of course, rely on those instruction manuals if you need

to make the cut.

If that is the case, just remember to measure twice, and cut once since obviously you only

get one shot at it.

With all that said, that just about wraps this one up.

So, if you're the owner of a 2015 or newer five-liter F-150, you might want to check

out the Ford Performance by Borla Touring Cat-Back Exhaust with black tips and a dual

side exit style, which you can find right here at americantrucks.com.