Explorer ST CVFab Downpipe Install

Hope this video helps, I’ve been asked a bunch a time for this video. Not the easiest install but not super tough either. You can get these from Houstonspeedfreaks.com and if you are in the Houston area and need help installing any parts feel free to reach out to me for a quote. I love y’all and truly appreciate all the support yall show me ❤️

[@ST_Punishher]

The mic made a huge difference! Awesome video as always from HSF! ❤

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you brother will definitely be a staple in all my future videos 😁

[@jeffwills1764]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaksdo you need to do a tune after intercooler and down pipe back exhaust upgrade?

[@mikegillam1000]

My back hurts just from watching this video! Good on you guys for doing the driveway jack stand demo

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

My back always hurts lol 😂

[@denismanace]

Took mine to a shop to install and they couldn't take off O2 sensor , they beat it and heat it and they broke it. Made me pay for the sensor +$145 on 22 ST. And the experts managed to mess up my flex pipe , I made them pay for that $167. Right on dude good content.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Dude that’s wild I’ve done a lot of down pipes some spray lube is all that’s needed one time I did have to break out my pipe wrench but that’s about it. Haven’t ever broke one or damaged one getting it off to where it wasn’t reusable.

[@denismanace]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks yeah man , brand new car

[@TX_FpiuIsh]

I’m in Dallas. How much would you charge to install this? Have thermal 3 inch as well. Do you have a email I can reach you at.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@TX_FpiuIsh yes sir shoot me an email @ [e-mail]

[@turbodad6522]

Found my new Texas Ford mechanic going to end up emailing too when parts come in have a 24 ST in Texarkana

[@jonhpaulomiranda9111]

Like the way you literally work from home. Gonna do my diy for my ST exhaust💪

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you brother 🙏😁

[@MrDonto]

Ack, the ground is a young man's method! Thanks, I'll be doing this soon but on a lift at our local DIY garage.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

I just like do this to show people it’s possible without a lift 😅

[@GlennPearsonDIY]

Love the mic. This video is the best downpipe video on youtube now because its exactly how I'll be doing mine. On my back in my driveway haha. Thanks for the content, very helpful!

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you brother🙏 I truly hope it’s helpful ❤️

[@OhThatsJustGoob]

I had the same issue with the nuts that came with the downpipes not fitting the bolts for the downpipe bracket. Hopefully Jason gets that figured out.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Yeah I’ll message him about and see why can be done

[@karlsmith5218]

Dude!! You made that appear so simple!

[@rlambright2508]

That the newer O’Reilly in Huffman? Closer than I thought. When I get ready to do my wife’s ST I’ll holler at you

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

You know it! I live in Huffman 😁

[@crawlinz28]

This video was great! LMFAO You definitely have the same humor as I do.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you brother 🙏 deep down we are all just young immature boys lol

[@crawlinz28]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks you’re damn right! In my Walter White voice. 😂

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

😂😂😂

[@Stone177]

Beautiful jack stands.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you 🙏😅

[@timteunissen3687]

Thanks for the Video. Is there a tune needed after installment? Live in Europe and there are not many explorer tuners.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

No, you don’t need a tune after installing downpipe’s brother

[@Rhino1188]

I love the sound of the CVFab catted downpipes with the 3" thermal R&D. Is there any risk to turbo or engine damage with this combo while leaving the vehicle stock tuned? We're getting a 2025 ST and from the sounds of it the ECU will be locked. So unless it gets cracked we wont be able to do much but the sounds of those turbos with the CVFab downpipes and the 3" thermal R&D are just too good to pass up. Do you think Ford would void warranty on turbos or engine doing this even without a tune?

[@jwuonog]

No risk. However, your Ford dealer may disagree (and they'd be wrong). Technically they have to prove that the DP and exhaust caused the issue.

[@bavarianblessed]

You could check with the service manager. If they are weary over the downpipes maybe ask if having them installed there would help the situation. The exhaust obviously will not cause any warranty issues.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

No it won’t void your warranty I’ve even heard of some ford dealers installing the parts for customers but of course it’s not cheap lol

[@JoseAngel-je7ug]

Any alternative if I got my aftermarket mid pipes welded to the exhaust and stock downpipes

[@denismanace]

Hey man , is there a possibility of a short on how to put jack stands under ST in those pinch welds or wherever? Thanks

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Yeah I can make a video over that for sure

[@denismanace]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks thank you, awesome

[@denismanace]

​@@HoustonSpeedFreaks nevermind dude , I figured it out.

[@DanA-pn9ue]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks You don't have any concerns jacking up the center front on that crossmember? Ford indicates the pinch welds being the only safe places to jack.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@DanA-pn9ue I have no concerns at all hacking it up via the subframe

[@AnthonyMastrogiovanni]

The 02 spacers… do you have to use those?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Yes, I’ve seen many people throw a code that don’t use them

[@ryswe]

what wheels and specs are on the car? looks great!

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

These are velgens classic 5s in a 22x10.5 with a plus 30 offset I have them available on my website Houstonspeedfreaks.com

[@jwuonog]

What is that other hose that came down too at 16:49?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

That’s the transmission vent hose just tuck it back up there if it falls down 😁

[@rickybobby6386]

So after 3 hours of trying to get this project done I realized the cv fab sent my downpipes with outlets that are 1/8 in larger in diameter than the stock downpipes. My thermal r&d mid pipes don’t even fit

[@rickybobby6386]

Cvfab responded by telling me to cut 1/2 off the outlet of the downtime. Midpipe still doesn’t fit all the way and can’t install it. Seriously a trash design. wtf

[@denismanace]

Were the pinch welds damaged in making this video ? I have the same jacks and it's bending my plastic , i do have rubber protectors on them but still how do you do it ?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

No sir, the pinch words were not damaged in the making of this video. If you place them perfectly you’ll have no issues 😁

[@denismanace]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks ok , thank you

[@BSTAGGS450SX]

What size swivel socket are you using on the downpipe nuts?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

1/2 extensions and a 1/2 swivel 😁

[@Str8BntST]

Leeeeet's Gooooo💪🏼

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

💪💪💪

[@wvhillbille9458]

What’s the torque on the subframe bolts?

[@obscured_dreams4873]

I just got the CVFab down pipes with Defoulers, will this system require a tune after install?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

No sir

[@obscured_dreams4873]

@ Alright does the Warm-up procedure have to be followed for daily use?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

I always wait for it to isle down atleast before I drive off

[@bossmanspecial2591]

Great video. Thanks!

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Thank you for watching 🙏😁

[@jwuonog]

Is there a torque spec for the subframe bolts?

[@wh876]

Hey Travis. I had my Doenpipes installed. Same as these the CVFab. I have my trusted shop Instal them. They also did my tune. I've noticed though upon start up I will hear a loud rattling noise behind the drivers side muffler. And sometimes when I stop and break it will happen. This noise. And then it goes away. Have you experienced this? Only happened after the downpipes were installed

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Are you still stock exhaust because if so, the OEM mid pipes I have a tendency to break and rattle. I see it happen a lot too, especially after people add down pipes on the stock exhaust

[@wh876]

@ nope, I have thermal 3in, cvf pipes and intercooler, and tuned. I looked on the Facebook group and people also said they noticed the same thing I heard. For some reason I can't comment on the Facebook page. So I can't get my questions answered.

[@jnstv1]

What's your tire size brother? and brand of tire and rims

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

The white one or the silver one in this video

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

The white one or silver one in the video

[@jnstv1]

@@HoustonSpeedFreakssilver

[@pyro1284]

Seems like it has an oil leak going on, seen some caked on the bracket.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Yeah I mentioned it in the video and the owner is well aware 😁

[@pyro1284]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks ohh got ya! Just had my rear main seal and oil pan replaced under warranty. So my eyes went straight to leak lol good job though on the install. Love all your videos keep it up 💪🏼

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@pyro1284 yeah it’s a really common leak on the explorers unfortunately I see it on a lot of them

[@jungwoo4667]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks I had it on mine, but I cleaned it up and it hasn't returned. I think it was front diff fluid from the FADA leak, which I had addressed a few months ago. Since it's a common issue, maybe the leak is usually old front diff fluid.

[@chrisbrown5164]

@@jungwoo4667 had that happen to mine as well. diff oil drained all the way back there, thought it was oil pan. Ended up replacing the FADA with the new version (no actuator), cut the connector and reprogrammed it, been running great ever since.

[@wh876]

How many hours did this take you Travis? Not including the pit stops lol

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Just an hour 😁

[@wh876]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks dammm. That's fast. My shop where I take it too is quoting me 4 lol. Do you want to fly to FL lol

[@SOVAStreetScene]

What all mods you have?

[@chiefordnance]

Eyepro 😢

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

What?

[@albertbenavides68]

How much do you guys charge for install

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Down pipes $450 😁

[@albertbenavides68]

I’ll DM you on FB

[@gumbee9911]

How many inches are the 02 sensor spacers?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Roughly 2 inches probably

[@gumbee9911]

Hi, where can I get the spacers for the downpipes?

[@marcobernabe7336]

So why catted and not catless down pipe? What is the diff in the st? Why because I never see anyone install catless

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Because tuners won’t tune you if you’re catless

[@marcobernabe7336]

@ ohh I see that’s for the heads up

[@gumbee9911]

Hi, what socket number did you use 17 or 19 or 21?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

For the down pipe bolts it’s an e22 deep socket I cover it in the video 😁

[@gumbee9911]

How many inches are the 02 sensor spacers?

[@gumbee9911]

How many inches are the 02 sensor spacers?

[@gumbee9911]

@ Where can I get the spacers for 02?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@gumbee9911 oriellys sells them but they should come with the down pipes

[@gumbee9911]

Where can I get the spacers for 02 sensor?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Any auto store should carry them but they come with the down pipes

[@ricshuttleworth1609]

Safety glasses or a face shield to keep all that crap out of your face. This is also the point where you suggest the ZL1 lift pads.😁

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

This is true I was using my god given safety shields 😂

[@RiddleStormYT]

What is the purpose for this install?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

The after market down pipes are a lot less restrictive and flow much better than the oem. Thus freeing up some horse power

[@RiddleStormYT]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks would I need that still, since I have the police interceptor version?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@RiddleStormYT you don’t need it, but it’s a want and yes you still have the oem ones that are restrictive

[@RiddleStormYT]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks thank you, will definitely add to my list of things to upgrade

[@ARC-815]

The worst project. Had mine at a high-end shop. They actually refused to do it and sent it to another shop. 600 for the install. The shop that ended up doing the work said it was one of the most aggravating projects they recently done.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

lol it’s not easy and definitely knowing how to do it and having the right tools is the key to getting it done. I’ve gotten it done to about 1.5/2 hours

[@ARC-815]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks thats quick! U probably save another 15 to 20 minutes if u had a lift.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@acon815 oh easily lol

[@jwuonog]

@@HoustonSpeedFreaks What kinda issues do you think i'll run into doing the DPs on my 50k mile ST? My DP bolts to the midpipes were very rusty. I think I might break the hardware on the turbos.

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

@jwuonog just get a good penetrating oil

[@Leorgo]

That stock pipe is so ugly.. its like youre a surgeon extracting a tumor.

[@gumbee9911]

How many inches are the 02 sensor spacers?

[@HoustonSpeedFreaks]

Roughly 2 inches probably