2020 Explorer ST - Thermal R&D Exhaust (Start-Up, Revs, and Underside Piping)

A bit cleaner version of the start-up, revs, and underside of the Thermal R&D exhaust on my 2020 Ford Explorer ST. I think that this is the best-sounding of the commercially available exhausts right now. The gorgeous pipe and mufflers really adds a lot to the package. All 304 steel, as well.

[@thermalrdexhaust8576]

Love that Explorer ST sound.

[@zachattack83]

Looks really nice and sounds great too!

[@travisriesner87]

Excellent video, great sound.

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

Sounds good. I have a 2020 Explorer as well.

[@BlakowtTexas]

Right on man!

[@liabrrs2137]

Omg 😍😍

[@travish325]

Is this the 2.5in or 3in? Stock downpipes?

[@dtmenace]

Where did you find that exhaust? Where in NJ are you?

[@colin6769]

Great coverage of underside. cool. R&D Exhaust looks like good fitment and great sound. Have 2021 and am considering Corsa but haven't decided yet. I don't see the cats. Are they right at the downpipe from the headers? Subscribed.

[@youngrushhour]

This still has stock cats. So, yeah, they connect right to the stock cats.

[@colin6769]

@@youngrushhour -- the R&D system seems to bolt right up to the cats .. Like the cat back system.. Don't see the listing at Thermal's website -- do u have a link pls.

[@jeremylookis9702]

what did that cost you alltogether

[@thehhoff69]

I do like the sound, but the clamp on tips and visible rear mufflers/resonators give it a kinda cheap or stock look to it? I love the look from the back when you can't see a muffler. I know Corsa's system is like that, but it probably has a bit more drone to it without the rear mufflers.
Also, I assume this is with the stock cats/downpipes?

[@youngrushhour]

I prefer to see the mufflers a bit. Especially when they look THIS good. Thermal really did amazing work .

[@thehhoff69]

@@youngrushhour I feel ya, it kinda depends on the vehicle too. I don't know that polished SS mufflers hanging out the back of my blacked out ST would "fit".

[@no-oneno-one7802]

@@thehhoff69 You can always paint them with high temp paint. Also, you could always email Woosh Motorsports (who sells these) and see if they have someone who can paint or coat them as well to match the black tips.

[@thehhoff69]

@@no-oneno-one7802 I almost certainly would have them painted/powder coated. I'd also probably swap out the tips (not crazy about them) and have them welded on. We used to cut off stock tips and clamp on aftermarket tips when we were kids, but a $$ cat back system should have proper welded tips. That's all time and money though. Not a deal breaker, just disappointing.