2015-2020 Ford F-150 5.0L Coyote V8 - 3" Dual Exit Catback Exhaust, Coated Tip (SuperCrew 6.5ft Bed) - B943-C920-CD

Give the Coyote V8 the Voice It Was Built to Have

Some exhaust upgrades trade sound for comfort. This B943-C920-CD catback system does not ask you to choose. Built specifically for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 5.0L Coyote V8, it pairs mandrel bent T304 stainless steel construction with a dual exit rear end finished in black ceramic coated tips, so the truck looks as purposeful as it sounds.

Key Features

• Full 3 inch mandrel bent T304 stainless steel catback system
• True Helmholtz Technology cancels cabin drone at the source instead of choking exhaust flow
• Dual exit configuration with black ceramic coated tip finish
• Direct bolt-on installation using OEM hanger locations, no cutting or welding
• Mounts to the factory catalytic converters or downpipes and retains full OE emissions equipment
• Corrosion resistant stainless construction built to outlast the factory system
• Manufactured in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty
• B943-C920-CD is engineered specifically for the 2015-2020 F-150 5.0L Coyote V8, not a universal fit part

Fitment

Confirmed cab and bed configuration for the B943-C920-CD: SuperCrew with 6.5ft Bed (157.2 inch wheelbase). Always verify your exact cab and bed length against the Thermal R&D fitment guide before ordering, since the B943-C920-CD is built for this specific configuration and is not interchangeable with other F-150 cab and bed combinations.

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 x Thermal R&D 3 inch mandrel bent T304 stainless steel catback exhaust system
• Dual exhaust tips, factory installed on the system
• All clamps and mounting hardware required for installation
• Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty documentation

About Thermal R&D

Thermal R&D is a California based exhaust manufacturer that engineers every catback system in house around its proprietary True Helmholtz Technology. Rather than relying on packing material or restrictive baffling to quiet a truck down, Thermal R&D tunes multi chamber Helmholtz resonators to cancel the specific low frequency tones responsible for highway drone. Every system is built from mandrel bent T304 stainless steel in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty, giving F-150 owners an aggressive, drone free exhaust note without sacrificing daily drivability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The B943-C920-CD is a Thermal R&D 3 inch mandrel bent T304 stainless steel catback exhaust system built for the Ford F-150 Coyote 5.0L V8. It uses True Helmholtz Technology to remove cabin drone while giving the truck a deeper, more aggressive exhaust tone.

No. The system mounts behind the factory catalytic converters and does not alter any emissions equipment, so it will not trigger a check engine light or fail OBD monitoring in states that only test tailpipe emissions.

No specialized tools are required. A standard socket set, a jack and stands or a lift, and penetrating oil for the factory exhaust hangers are all you need for a driveway install.

Most installers complete the swap in forty five minutes to an hour and a half, depending on how stubborn the factory rubber hangers are and whether the truck is on a lift or jack stands.

Yes. The system uses the factory hanger locations and ground clearance is comparable to the factory setup, so a leveling kit or a modest lift will not cause clearance issues.

No. This is an exhaust component, not a suspension part, so it has no effect on wheel alignment.

There is no break in period. The system sounds exactly like it does on install day, though checking clamp tightness after the first hundred miles is good practice as everything settles.

A straight pipe removes drone control entirely and is often too loud for daily driving. The Helmholtz chambers in this system are tuned to cancel the resonant frequencies that cause drone while still allowing an aggressive tone under throttle, so the cabin stays comfortable on long highway drives.

Both finishes are T304 stainless steel tips built to the same dimensions. The polished finish gives a bright chrome like look, while the black ceramic coated finish gives a stealthier, blacked out appearance. Sound and performance are identical between the two.

Yes. The catback system is compatible with any factory or aftermarket intake, tune, or intake manifold, since it only affects the exhaust path behind the catalytic converters.

The dual exit tips are designed to clear the factory rear bumper opening on the applicable cab and bed configurations without cutting or trimming.

Contact Black Ops Auto Works support with your order number and photos of any shipping damage. Thermal R&D systems ship in a single carton with all clamps and hardware, and replacement components can typically be issued without requiring the full system to be sent back.

Install Instructions

1. Raise and safely support the truck on a lift or jack stands, then allow the factory exhaust to cool completely before starting work.
2. Apply penetrating oil to the factory rubber exhaust hangers and the clamp at the catalytic converter or downpipe connection.
3. Disconnect the factory exhaust system from the hangers and remove it from the vehicle as a complete assembly.
4. Test fit the new Thermal R&D front pipe section to the factory catalytic converter or downpipe flange and loosely secure the provided clamp.
5. Install the midpipe and muffler section, aligning the witness marks on each pipe with the provided double compression clamps before fully tightening.
6. Install the tailpipe section into the rear hanger, then slide on the exhaust tip and secure it with the provided band clamp so the tip sits level with the bumper opening.
7. Work from front to back and tighten every clamp fully, double checking hanger engagement and tip clearance around the bumper.
8. Start the engine and inspect all connections for exhaust leaks, then road test and recheck clamp torque after the first 100 miles.