Ford Next Gen Ranger Raptor V6 Twin 3in Turbo Back Exhaust Sound
The Manta twin 3in turbo back gives the Next Gen Ranger Raptor V6 a deeper, more aggressive note, keeps every factory drive mode through bimodal integration, and won't drone at highway speed. Here's how it works, where it makes the most sense, and where to buy one.
Why do most aftermarket Raptor exhausts just sound like louder stock?
Because of how the Raptor's twin-turbo V6 breathes. The two banks of the engine send their exhaust pulses down paths of different lengths, so the pulses arrive at the back of the system out of step. Bolt on a straight replacement system and you don't get a better note. You get the same slightly uneven note, turned up.
Raptor owners on the forums have worked this out the hard way. It's the most common complaint about systems for this platform.
The fix is equalising the path length, and that's exactly what the RHS Equal Length Trombone Front Connecting Pipe in the Manta system does. The trombone section matches the distance the pulses travel from each bank, so they arrive evenly. The result is a smoother, more balanced note with real depth right through the rev range, not just a louder version of what you already have.
That one pipe is the difference between this system and most of what's on the market for this vehicle.
Hear the difference
Sound is the whole reason to fit this system, so listen before you read any further. The clip starts right at the exhaust note.
The Manta twin 3in turbo back on the Next Gen Ranger Raptor V6.
Do you lose the factory drive modes?
No. The Manta system has bimodal integration, which means it works with the Raptor's factory exhaust valves. Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja all still do their job.
This matters more than most buyers realise. A common regret with aftermarket systems on this platform is losing the character between modes, so Baja ends up feeling like Normal and the truck goes quiet inside the cabin. Owners have paid good money for systems and ended up missing the sound of their own downshifts.
With bimodal integration you keep the spread. Quiet mode stays civil for the early start out of your street. Baja still announces itself. The whole range just sits deeper.
Will it drone on the highway?
No, and this is worth understanding before you buy any system, from anyone.
Drone is a resonance problem, not a volume problem. It shows up at steady cruising rpm, which is exactly where a touring ute spends most of its life. The Manta system is developed on the actual vehicle, with the note tuned across the rev range rather than only at full throttle, and the equal length front pipe removes the uneven pulses that feed harshness into the cabin.
If you want the full picture, we've written a plain-English guide to what causes exhaust drone and how to stop it.
Does an exhaust add power to the Ranger Raptor?
Here's the honest answer most brands won't give you: don't buy any exhaust for the power figure alone.
The hi-flow catalytic converters in this system reduce restriction, and freer breathing is never a bad thing. But on a modern twin-turbo V6, the meaningful gains come when supporting hardware is paired with a proper tune. Any brand promising big numbers from a bolt-on exhaust by itself is telling you what you want to hear.
Buy this system for what it genuinely delivers: the note the Raptor should have had, better flow as the foundation for whatever you do next, and construction that outlasts the vehicle.
Where does this system make the most sense?
The bimodal setup is what makes this system work across very different kinds of driving, because you're not locked into one volume.
The daily plus weekend tourer. Quiet mode for the commute and the school run, then the proper note when the weekend starts. This is the setup most Raptor owners actually live with, and it's where single-volume systems fall down.
The long-distance tourer. No drone at cruise means the run up the coast doesn't wear you out. The note is there when you overtake, gone when you settle back in.
The off-roader. The system is Australian made and developed on the actual vehicle, built from the same construction that carries our 10 year warranty on stainless systems.
Picture this. First light on a beach track, tyres down, windows down. You roll into the throttle and the V6 answers with something deep and even instead of the muffled note you've been pretending not to notice since delivery day.
That's what the trombone pipe buys you.
What's in the system?
- Twin 3in turbo back exhaust system
- Hi-flow catalytic converters
- Bimodal integration, keeping all factory drive modes
- RHS equal length trombone front connecting pipe
- 100 percent Australian made
- Backed by a 10 year warranty
Where do you buy it?
- Want to compare all the options for your Raptor first? This system is one of several configurations we build for this platform. Browse the full Next Gen Ranger Raptor range to see every system and sound option side by side.
- Buying for your own Raptor? Manta systems are stocked through more than 500 resellers across Australia, so there's very likely a stockist near you. Find your nearest Manta stockist and they'll sort supply and fitting.
- Run a workshop or store? If your customers are asking for this system, stock it. Become a Manta dealer and join the network.
- Drive something else? We build systems across the popular 4WD, ute and performance platforms. Call 1300 117 908 or email sales@mantapro.com.au and tell us what you drive.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Manta system keep the Ranger Raptor's factory exhaust modes?
Yes. Bimodal integration means the system works with the factory exhaust valves, so Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja all remain selectable from the steering wheel. The whole range sits deeper, and the character difference between modes is preserved rather than flattened.
What does the equal length trombone pipe actually do?
The Raptor's V6 sends pulses from its two banks down paths of different lengths, which makes the note uneven. The trombone section equalises those path lengths so pulses arrive in step, giving a smoother, deeper, more balanced note through the rev range.
Will the twin 3in turbo back drone at highway cruise?
No. Drone comes from resonance at steady rpm, and this system is developed on the actual vehicle with the note tuned across the range. The equal length front pipe also removes the uneven pulses that feed harshness into the cabin on long drives.
Does a Ranger Raptor exhaust add power on its own?
Not meaningfully, and be wary of any brand that claims otherwise. The hi-flow cats reduce restriction, which supports the engine and any future tune, but a bolt-on exhaust alone is bought for sound, flow and build quality rather than a power figure.
Where can I buy the Manta Ranger Raptor exhaust in Australia?
Through the Manta reseller network, which covers more than 500 stockists across Australia. Use the stockist finder at mantapro.com.au/stockists to locate your nearest one. They handle supply and can arrange fitting.
Is the system Australian made?
Yes. The system is designed and manufactured in Australia by Manta Performance, which has been building exhaust systems since 1974, and it's backed by a 10 year warranty.
Ready to hear it on your own Raptor?
Browse the full Ranger Raptor range, find your nearest stockist, or call the team on 1300 117 908 to talk through the sound options before you order.
