{"product_id":"exhaust-kit-for-ford-f-150-1987-1989-3-8l","title":"Exhaust Kit for Ford F-150 (1987-1989) 3.8L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow Dual Muffler-Back Exhaust Kit for 1987-1989 Ford F-150 (Bricknose)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dual Muffler-Back Exhaust Kit replaces the restrictive factory rear exhaust and baffled muffler on the 1987-1989 Ford F-150 to decrease exhaust backpressure, improve scavenging, and increase exhaust gas velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford F-150 Exhaust Restriction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory exhaust routing on the eighth-generation \u003cstrong\u003eBricknose\u003c\/strong\u003e platform relies on narrow, crush-bent tubing and an excessively baffled OEM muffler that introduces severe backpressure into the \u003cstrong\u003e3.8L Essex V6\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crush bends cause internal diameter deformation, creating turbulent boundary layer separation and thermal retention under sustained load. Over decades of service, road spray and condensation collect in factory mild steel seams, causing rust-through, hanger failure, and compromised exhaust velocity that hurts low-end torque during towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system utilizes a high-flow Flowsound two-chamber muffler featuring a single 3.0-inch inlet and dual 2.5-inch outlets to divide exhaust volume evenly. Paired with 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminized steel tailpipes, the layout maintains a uniform cross-sectional diameter through every bend radius to maximize volumetric efficiency. Tailpipes exit cleanly under the rear valence parallel to the frame rails, engineered specifically to clear factory-size spare tires and OEM receiver hitches across all wheelbase configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Flowsound 2-chamber muffler (single 3\" inlet, dual 2.5\" outlets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Aluminized mandrel-bent two-piece 2.5\" tail pipes (slip-together)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 Muffler clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Larger exhaust clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 Rubber-insulated hangers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1987-1989 Ford F-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3.8L Essex V6 \/ Bricknose (8th Gen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e140 hp \/ 215 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1987-1989 Ford F-150 3.8L V6 (Gasoline \u0026amp; Flex-Fuel engines with factory single-inlet muffler configurations across all wheelbases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Bricknose F-150?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1987-1989 Ford F-150 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e3.8L Essex V6\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit models with factory dual-inlet mufflers, V8 applications, or vehicles modified with oversized aftermarket suspension\/tire setups that intrude on factory hanger clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a bolt-on kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is not a direct bolt-on system; an experienced installer may need to fabricate intermediate pipe sections forward of the muffler depending on cab length and bed wheelbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle heavy bed payloads and sustained hauling cycles, this aluminized steel configuration resists thermal fatigue, reduces structural vibration, and ensures durable exhaust gas evacuation under continuous truck duty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67562634936568,"sku":"DS-EA8L5JDH8","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/exhaust-kit-for-ford-f-150-1987-1989-3-8l-1.jpg?v=1790988003","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/exhaust-kit-for-ford-f-150-1987-1989-3-8l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}