MKFD0248

Ford PJ, PK Ranger 3.0L Auto With Cat, Hotdog

Ford PJ, PK Ranger 3.0L Auto With Cat, Hotdog (MKFD0248) Fits FORD. Fast shipping, warranty included.

BrandMantaMPI Automotive

Category: Mufflers and resonators

RRP $1465.24 AUD
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Part specs

SKU
MKFD0248
Supplier
MPI Automotive
Category
Mufflers and resonators
Vehicle fitment
Ford
Stock status
In stock at supplier

The MPI Automotive MKFD0248 is a hotdog-style resonator section listed to fit the Ford PJ/PK Ranger 3.0L auto, supplied for the with-cat build. The hotdog is a compact straight-through silencer, so it trims drone without the bulk or restriction of a full chambered box.

What does a hotdog do here?

A hotdog is a short, straight-through resonator — a perforated core wrapped in absorptive packing inside a slim body. On the PJ/PK Ranger it tones down the mid-range frequencies that cause cabin drone on a diesel ute, while keeping flow straighter than a baffled muffler would. That makes it the choice when you want the resonance softened but the system kept free-flowing rather than heavily quietened.

Why the with-cat version?

The MKFD0248 is the with-cat variant, meaning it's matched to the Ranger build that retains the factory catalytic converter in the system. Keeping the cat is the sticking point for emissions hardware on a diesel ute, so this is the option for owners who want the resonator change without removing the converter. Confirm the exact build and any state requirements with the workshop before fitting.

Will it suit my PJ or PK Ranger?

It's listed to fit the Ford PJ/PK Ranger 3.0L with an automatic transmission. The PJ and PK shared much of their underbody, which is why one section covers both, but auto and manual cars can differ in pipe routing — so the auto fitment matters here. Confirm your exact variant with the workshop before ordering.

What does fitting involve in Illawarra?

Oak Flats Muffler Men supplies and fits the MKFD0248 in-house across the Illawarra. We line the hotdog up to the existing hangers, check clearance along the chassis rail on the Ranger, and join it square to the pipe either side. Bring the ute in and we'll confirm fitment and book the bay.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the MKFD0248 a muffler or a resonator?
It's a hotdog — a compact straight-through resonator that cuts drone while keeping flow straight, rather than a baffled muffler box.
Does it keep the catalytic converter?
This is the with-cat version, listed for the PJ/PK Ranger 3.0L auto build that retains the factory converter. Confirm your exact setup with the workshop.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

Fitment checks near you across 18 Illawarra suburbs, from Oak Flats and Shellharbour to Wollongong and Kiama.
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