aFe Takeda Cat-Back - Ford Focus ST, Polished Oval Tips

Ford Focus ST Takeda cat-back with polished oval tips

The aFe 49-33083-P Takeda cat-back uses 3-inch mandrel-bent, brushed-finish 304 stainless tubing with MIG welds and a 304 stainless resonator. A mitered split leads to dual center-exit, double-wall polished 304 stainless oval tips, stated as 4.25 by 4.75 inches. It fits the listed 2013-2018 Focus ST gas 2.0L turbo EcoBoost applications and requires cutting the original exhaust.

Key Features

• Selected aFe part 49-33083-P.
• 3-inch 304 stainless MIG-welded tubing with brushed finish.
• 304 stainless resonator and mitered split; no separate new muffler is listed in the selected bill.
• Dual center-exit polished oval 304 stainless tips integrated into the selected tailpipe assembly.
• Original flange gasket and isolation mounts are retained; removable hanger bracket and hardware supplied.
• Center crossmember support bracket stays installed; original exhaust cutting is required.

Fitment

The exact current manufacturer table and full exact-part named secondary table agree on Ford Focus ST 2013-2018, gas 2.0L turbo EcoBoost. The original ST group and year bounds remain unchanged. No ordinary Focus trim, RS, non-turbo engine or later model is inferred.

Specifications

What's Included

• The 49-33083-P kit includes front pipe 05-45986, mid-pipe/resonator 05-45987, selected polished-tip tailpipe assembly 05-45989, two 3-inch bands 05-41055, removable hanger bracket 05-46161, two 3/8-inch screws 03-50046, two 3/8-inch nuts 03-50047, two 1/4-inch screws 03-50100, four washers 03-50048 and two lock nuts 03-50073. The black-tip tailpipe 05-45988 is an alternative, not an additional supplied assembly.
• Reuse the original flange gasket and stock isolation mounts. No new gasket, new rubber-isolator set, catalyst, sensor or intake component is listed.
• The complete guide gives no numeric torque. Its step 8 says to center the tips and tighten a band, while the bill and native photos show the tips integrated into the selected tailpipe and only two separate pipe-joint bands. Confirm the actual applicable joint and fastener arrangement with aFe before applying that instruction; do not invent a separate tip-clamp bill or a torque value.

About aFe Power

aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.

Related Parts

• Exact selected manufacturer construction, polished finish and applications
• Complete selected nine-step guide, bill and Figure A cut reference
• Full exact-part Focus ST application table
• Shop cat-back exhaust systems

FAQ

It is the selected 3-inch 304 stainless resonator-equipped cat-back for the listed Focus ST applications, with dual polished oval tips and required original-exhaust cutting.

The exact manufacturer table identifies Focus ST 2013-2018 with gas 2.0L turbo EcoBoost. ST is the actual named trim; no RS, ordinary Focus or non-turbo application is inferred.

front pipe 05-45986, mid-pipe/resonator 05-45987, selected polished-tip tailpipe assembly 05-45989, two 3-inch bands 05-41055, removable hanger bracket 05-46161, two 3/8-inch screws 03-50046, two 3/8-inch nuts 03-50047, two 1/4-inch screws 03-50100, four washers 03-50048 and two lock nuts 03-50073. The black-tip tailpipe 05-45988 is an alternative, not an additional supplied assembly.

The original exhaust requires cutting. Step 2 references the dashed cut position in Figure A but prints no numeric cut distance. Confirm the actual illustrated location with aFe before cutting; do not import a measurement from another system. Secure the original exhaust first, remove the rear section first and then unbolt and remove the front section.

No. The selected guide explicitly says it need not be removed. Route the front pipe above it, with the aFe plate facing down, and maintain the specified at-least-one-inch front-pipe-to-support clearance.

Retain the original flange gasket and stock rubber isolation mounts. Fit the supplied removable hanger bracket with its hardware. No new gasket or rubber-mount set is listed.

The complete guide gives no numeric torque. Its step 8 says to center the tips and tighten a band, while the bill and native photos show the tips integrated into the selected tailpipe and only two separate pipe-joint bands. Confirm the actual applicable joint and fastener arrangement with aFe before applying that instruction; do not invent a separate tip-clamp bill or a torque value. Retighten all exhaust components after 50-100 miles.

The selected part, polished heading, detailed tip section, selected guide and all seven native images support polished tips despite a stray black-finish sentence. The primary claims +13 hp/+15 lb-ft tested on a 2016 ST, but no exact chart is linked to verify the test details or separate peak and point gains. No guaranteed output or drone-free result is inferred.

Installation Instructions

1. Confirm aFe 49-33083-P against the exact vehicle and installed equipment. Inventory the actual components and follow the selected manufacturer instructions and current vehicle service requirements.
2. Confirm exact Focus ST engine and year. Cool the vehicle, use correct lift/support positions and independently support the original exhaust. Resolve the Figure A cutting location and tip-band instruction gap with aFe before work.
3. The original exhaust requires cutting. Step 2 references the dashed cut position in Figure A but prints no numeric cut distance. Confirm the actual illustrated location with aFe before cutting; do not import a measurement from another system. Secure the original exhaust first, remove the rear section first and then unbolt and remove the front section.
4. Retain the center crossmember support bracket in place. Install the front pipe up and over it with the aFe plate facing down. Slip the expanded mid-pipe/resonator end over the front pipe using a supplied 3-inch band, then align the front flange using the original gasket and supplied hardware.
5. Fit the selected polished-tip tailpipe/over-axle assembly to the mid-pipe with the second 3-inch band, positioning its bolt downward for access. Fit hangers into stock isolation mounts and attach the supplied removable hanger bracket and hardware.
6. Align from the front flange. Where necessary raise the front pipe to maintain at least one inch from the crossmember support, as selected step 7 specifies. Center the dual tips in the bumper opening and resolve the applicable step-8 fastener arrangement rather than inventing a separate tip clamp.
7. Use the correct separately established fastener settings; the selected guide supplies no numeric torque. Complete the exact vehicle service requirements and retighten all exhaust components after 50-100 miles. No battery, sensor, borrowed torque or unrelated cutting measurement is added.

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