2011-2014 F150 5.0L Dual-Exit Cat-Back Exhaust Systems

F150 Dual-Exit Cat-Back Exhausts and Wheelbase Fitment

If you're looking to swap out your restrictive, power robbing factory stock exhaust for a high-performance system, we have a lot of options for you to choose from. Before you make your decision, though, you'll want to make sure you're picking up the right system that goes with your specific cab/bed combination. Some kits do come with extension and reduction pipes that allow them to fit with maybe some cutting, but anyone with a 126" , 133" , or 163" wheelbase should expect at least a little (if not a lot) of "wet work" to get an aftermarket cat-back kit on their truck. The good news is that the two most common wheelbase sizes -- 145" and 157" -- don't need to worry about fitment. Nearly all of our F150 5.0L cat-back exhaust kits will bolt-right on to those trucks without any modifications. Check below for our wheelbase breakdown.

• 126" - Standard Cab w/ 6.5' Bed
• 145" - Standard Cab w/ 8' Bed
• 133" - SuperCab w/ 5.5' Bed
• 145" - SuperCab w/ 6.5' Bed
• 163" - SuperCab w/ 8' Bed
• 145" - SuperCrew w/ 5.5' Bed
• 157" - SuperCrew w/ 6.5' Bed

If our breakdown didn't help you out much, then you can check your driver's door information sticker to find out your wheelbase, which is listed under "WB" beneath the bar code and paint color code. Check the image below for an example.

2011-2014 F150 5.0L Dual-Exit Cat-Back Exhaust Testing on our 2012 FX4 Project Truck

There are a ton of cat-back exhaust options for the 5.0L Coyote F150s. The good news is that most of them sound between pretty good and outright fantastic. Still, with a huge amount to choose from we here at Stage 3 decided to grab our most popular F150 cat-back kits for a bit of a sound testing shootout on our 2012 5.0L FX4 Project truck. We understand that it can be confusing, if not downright frustrating, trying to pick out what cat back exhaust system has the sound you want by listening to countless clips online. Some of the videos are typically shot with people's iPhones or in outdoor conditions that interfere with the sound quality. That's why we've independently performed our own testing of different exhaust systems on the same exact truck, using a high-def camera, in order to deliver you a consistent comparison you can use to determine which exhaust tone is right for you. Check out these different dual-exit exhaust systems we tested on or our 2012 FX4 Project Truck. Or check out our Single-Exit Exhaust Page for more video testing results:

5.0L Dual Exhaust Testing Videos

2011-2014 F150 5.0L Solo Performance MACH-X Dual Exhaust System - 145" Wheel Base. First up, is the Solo Mach-X Dual Exhaust System. This exhaust kit can get you the deep, throaty, and extremely aggressive exhaust that you've always wanted for your 5.0L truck as a direct bolt-on replacement for your truck's weak factory cat-back system. The Solo Performance Mach-X kit is by far one of the best sounding cat-back systems for the 5.0L F150s, and won't even bother your wife and kids while you're out cruising.

2011-2014 F150 5.0L Borla ATAK Cat-back Exhaust System. Next, we experienced the huge "wow" factor of the Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust. This system is Borla's loudest, proudest, and most aggressive system they have for the 2011 to 2014 F150 5.0L trucks. This mean exhaust kit lets your powerful 5.0L truck sing at full volume with a deep, muscle-car like growl that lets the whole town know you're packing something extra. On top of the amazing new sound, the Borla ATAK cat-back system reduces back pressure with its mandrel-bent tubing and high-flow multi-core mufflers to give your truck some extra horsepower and torque. The Borla ATAK system is one of the best ways to add a race car growl to your truck in practically no time at all.

2011-2014 F150 5.0L MBRP XP-Series 2.5" Dual Rear Exit Cat-Back Exhaust Kit. Finally, we tried out this MBRP XP Series Cat-Back Exhaust System. This kit has a dual rear exit configuration that's combined with more efficient exhaust tubing and a specially designed MBRP performance muffler that all work together to give your 2011 to 2014 F150 5.0L V8 a thunderous, deep exhaust note along with increase horsepower, more torque, improved fuel economy, and faster throttle response.