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I guess most guys are getting the "noise" confused. It is not a "noise" per say, it is the NORMAL sound of a V6 upon acceleration, is my guess. Whereas a V8 has a deep sound, the V6 is like the engine that couldn't... and THAT is the sound I hate. I fully understand that under normal driving...

Johnny, that is it, you got it. It is NOT noise, like something unexpected, just the normal cheesy sound (if you will) of a V6 that is under powered. However, my wifes Edge has a small V6, and even if you jump on it, it is super quite... no real engine whin or noise... that is what I do not...

yea, I really think it is the normal sound of an under powered V6 trying to haul a fairly heavy vehicle. At any rate, short of deadening the sound somehow in the cabin, or possibly getting a louder muffer to drown out the weakness, I may just have to deal with the fact that is it the V6 and not...

hummmm I was thinking, maybe it is the gen 2 V6 and redesign only? Seems none of the gen 1 guys are complaining...???

Ok guys, let me clarify this. I am a huge car/truck nut, and thus know the difference between a "normal" sound and a "mechanical" issue. Yes I drove the truck prior to buying it, and yes I was looking for a V8, but could not find one with the options I wanted. I wanted a cool color, cloth...

That would be great. I am convinced it is all normal noise, all be it cheesy sounding for a truck. If I could lessen the noise from the firewall that would help. Short of that not sure.

Nope, brand new... and I WISH it sounded as good as a great exhaust. I am talking plain old engine acceleration noise. Nothing weird or in need of service, I think it is the NORMAL engine whine on acceleration and I am just not liking it. Hoping someone here knows what I mean and how to...

Ok, so yea I have always been a V8 guy, and this 09 ST 4x4 is the first vehicle I have ever owned with a V6. Question to you V6 guys... WTF with how loud and cheesy this engine sounds? I mean, my wife has an Edge with a V6 and it sounds amazing. No cabin noise. The V6 in the ST is loud...

Already states a V6... just need the drive and color LOL

Ok, I still think something is wrong. I know these are for the Explorer, however even the it has a two piece system, main grill and small part on hood. If both parts are ordered as the IRONMAN set, why then would one assume one part is different? Am I missing something?

Lets face it, unless you are a doctor or lawyer, the school you attend really has little bearing on IF you will land a job and by whom. I have been in high level (SVP,VP,EVP and C-level) roles for over 30 years, and the school has NEVER been an issue. It is course of study and the face to face...

That makes no sense? Somehting had to be wrong, maybe the wrong part numbers? Did your numbers match what I posted? Being that I am NOT painting mine, and want them to match the OEM black trim, this would be a waste of time. I have to belive the IRONMAN set has to be the same color, and in...

Dingo, what do you mean? What I posted is both replacement parts to remove the chrome and make them both the IRONMAN flat black that would match the other Ford OEM stuff on the truck for the most part. Both must be replaced as part of the complete grill swap. Two off, two on. Reason I posted...

Well guys, it appears there are TWO parts you need to make this happen. One is the main grill, the second is part of the hood, which makes up the complete grill. Each has a part number and individual cost. Parts/costs from Torrie will run you close to $500 shipped. See below. More than I...

I thought the same but all but the cheapest at $88 are from other Ford Dealers online... just confused... still researching so at least we can answer once and for all.