SPD catted downpipes

[socal raptor]

Saw these came out for the R. Who is going to be the first to try them out?

2023 - 2024 Ford 5.2L Raptor R Alpha Catted Downpipes

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[Hard R]

"The difference between the two cat options is basically power ratings. The Alpha cat is good for 1200rwhp while the GESI cat is good for 1600rwhp+." From SPD

I want to know who's doing 1600 rwhp+ with their R!

 

[Subaruski]

Downpipes on a supercharged platform? I can't see much a performance gain to be had here. There is not even a noticeable exhaust note change. In the 3.5 SPD downpipe vid the sound is dramatically different vs stock.

 

[BoostCreep]

Downpipes on a supercharged platform? I can't see much a performance gain to be had here. There is not even a noticeable exhaust note change. In the 3.5 SPD downpipe vid the sound is dramatically different vs stock.

That’s not true, a catless or hi flow cat setup on the gt500 usually picks up a good 20-30 whp and these pipes are all 3” vs half 2.25 and half 2.5” of the stock ones.

 

[Space Ghost]

well technically theres no downpipes on a s/c engine
Just toss some headers and some high flow cats

 

[nookss_]

well technically theres no downpipes on a s/c engine
Just toss some headers and some high flow cats

I'm guessing(hoping) they used the term "downpipe" since most of their customers are probably used to the Ecoboost platform and would know what this is compared to calling it a mid-pipe.

 

[broadwayline]

well technically theres no downpipes on a s/c engine
Just toss some headers and some high flow cats

Well technically you’re wrong and should crawl under your truck and learn how the pipes look.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

I'm guessing(hoping) they used the term "downpipe" since most of their customers are probably used to the Ecoboost platform and would know what this is compared to calling it a mid-pipe.

I actually had this exact same conversation with Jacob over at SPD when he was telling me about them. I think the proper term would be "crossovers" as these pipes go from the exhaust manifolds down to the rest of the exhaust. Normally it would be a Y-Pipe, but these pipes don't actually connect until you get further downstream. But yes, downpipes are what they're known for on the EcoBoost side of things so that's why they're calling them downpipes.

2023-2024 Ford 5.2L Raptor R Alpha Catted Downpipes / Crossovers

We are proud to release SPD's 2023-2024 Ford 5.2L Raptor R Alpha Catted Downpipes. SPD's Industry first Alpha Cats provide ultra-high flow while meeting green emission standards. Factory Raptor R downpipes are very restrictive with 2.25" front tubes and 2.5" post cat tubes. This causes very...

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[Space Ghost]

Well technically you’re wrong and should crawl under your truck and learn how the pipes look.

no

 

[BoostCreep]

Downpipes are the pipes that attach downstream to a turbo, period. SPD can call them whatever they want