Its all right there as far as loudness goes. Your pipe size and tip size are going to affect that as well. Better sounding is subjective.

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"Falcor" is a 1999 Ranger XLT 4x4

I just ordered this system for my 4.0. I really like the way it looks exiting behind each rear wheel. Did you put it on yourself? Any issues or hints on the install? Thanks

I went with a WALKER 39315 Dynomax Ultra Flo Welded Single System; T-409 Stainless Steel; Bend Type: Mandrel; No. of Clamps: 2; Clamp Type: Band; Pipe Diameter: 2.5; Bare Finish Info 126.0" wheelbase system on RockAuto.com. It felt like a good quality system and has a really nice sound without being too loud. I've been very happy with it. It's $179.79 + shipping.

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Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall.
Torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.
-- Heavy D (Diesel Brothers)

Did it in my driveway. No welding.

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Myrtle: & Danna
1999 Ranger 4x4 3.0 Stepside Ext Cab XLT
2000 Mustang 4.6 Roush Supercharged ( Show Car )
1984 Elcamino 350 330 HP ( Nick's Show Car )
1959 Wife ( Arm Candy )
Danna passed away 5/26/2016

I bought the Walker individual parts from RA. Cost me $90. Took me 30 minutes to install.

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).