2021-2025 Ford Raptor 3.5L & Ford Raptor R 5.2L SPD Equal Length Trombone Resonator Delete FRDPFR22EL

F150 Raptor & Raptor R Equal Length Trombone Resonator Delete Features:

• Equal length design reduces exhaust rasp
• Improves exhaust flow and throttle response
• More aggressive, refined exhaust tone
• Direct replacement for factory resonator
• Stainless steel for strength and durability
• Simple install with basic hand tools
• No tuning or modifications required
• Optimized for high-rpm performance
• Backed by SPD Performance warranty
• Fits Raptor 3.5L and Raptor R 5.2L

Premium Resonator Delete for the Ford Raptor Platform

If you're looking to clean up the sound and unlock more performance from your Ford Raptor, the SPD Equal Length Trombone Resonator Delete is one of those upgrades that just makes sense. Whether you're driving the 3.5L EcoBoost or the 5.2L Raptor R, this part replaces the factory resonator with a cleaner-flowing, better-sounding solution that bolts right in. Let’s start with what this actually does. The factory setup includes a trombone-style resonator that's meant to manage sound and harmonics–but it's not equal length. That uneven design creates a raspiness at higher RPMs, especially when you're really into the throttle. SPD's version fixes that by using an equal length layout, which balances out the exhaust pulses. The result is a smoother, deeper tone that still sounds aggressive but without the harsh edge that comes with the stock pipe. Performance-wise, this upgrade improves exhaust flow by eliminating the restriction created by the factory resonator. You’re not getting a crazy horsepower boost on its own, but you are freeing up the system and reducing backpressure. That makes the engine feel a little more responsive, especially under heavy acceleration. Plus, if you’ve got other exhaust mods or a tune planned, this sets you up with a solid foundation.

Improved Performance Sound

The tone change is one of the biggest benefits of this Resonator Delete. With the SPD resonator delete in place, the truck develops a more refined growl. It’s still mean when you get on it, but more controlled and better balanced. On the 3.5L, it cuts the tinny high-RPM rasp. On the 5.2L, it helps emphasize the V8’s natural growl. Either way, it makes your Raptor sound the way it should’ve from the factory.

High-Quality Construction with Bolt-On Fit

Build quality is right in line with what you’d expect from SPD. It’s made from high-grade stainless steel that resists rust and holds up well over time, even under tough conditions. Welds are clean, bends are smooth, and the overall construction feels solid in your hands. You can tell it’s designed to handle the abuse of off-road driving and hard pulls without becoming a weak link. Better yet, installation is straightforward. This is a true bolt-on part designed specifically for the 2021–2024 F-150 Raptor lineup, including both the EcoBoost and Raptor R. If you’ve got a basic set of hand tools and a little garage space, you can have it installed in about an hour. No cutting, no welding, no tuning required. It’s a simple job with a big payoff in sound and flow.

Vehicle Fitment:

• 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ford F150 Raptor 3.5L
• 2023, 2024 Ford Raptor R 5.2L