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jeffreygeorge Sep 3, 2008 12:32 AM
Tail Pipe on '97's
 
Why did Ford move the tail pipe back behind the rears after 1997's. I thought it made good logic in front of the real wheels. Less corrosion, less material (less cost in manufacuring), cheaper to replace, looks cool...

97XL Sep 3, 2008 01:50 AM
It was done because of a recall, I think people were complaining that their rims were becoming discoloured from the exhaust.

Klitch Sep 3, 2008 02:49 AM
shoulda recalled the brakes too, that brake dust discolors the wheels...

dirtyd88 Sep 3, 2008 07:09 AM
Originally Posted by Klitch (Post 3358572)
shoulda recalled the brakes too, that brake dust discolors the wheels...
x2!:thumbsup:

TxAg'12 Sep 3, 2008 08:49 PM
Originally Posted by 97XL (Post 3358549)
It was done because of a recall, I think people were complaining that their rims were becoming discoloured from the exhaust.
Makes sense.

Ford_Polaris Sep 3, 2008 09:08 PM
Originally Posted by 97XL (Post 3358549)
It was done because of a recall, I think people were complaining that their rims were becoming discoloured from the exhaust.
Yup, thats the reason. :thumbsup: Over time, the exhaust gasses would make aluminum wheels start to turn blue.

glc Sep 5, 2008 12:15 PM
Don't some states still have a law that the exhaust must exit behind the rear wheels?

Raptor05121 Sep 5, 2008 10:14 PM
i think unless you have a L exhaust, the pipe in front of the wheel looks retarded.

jeffreygeorge Sep 5, 2008 11:23 PM
I think it looks cool, like a stock car. Does that mean I am a redneck?

4literranger485 Sep 9, 2008 11:37 AM
Originally Posted by jeffreygeorge (Post 3362482)
I think it looks cool, like a stock car. Does that mean I am a redneck?

yes it does sir

eviltesla Sep 13, 2008 01:51 AM
the reason was all 97-98 had short exhaust 4.2 and 4.6 for hp 205 for v6 and 210 for small 8, single side before the tire gave them 10 hp to the chevy 4.3 190hp

keith_bennett Sep 14, 2008 01:48 AM
Originally Posted by eviltesla (Post 3372515)
the reason was all 97-98 had short exhaust 4.2 and 4.6 for hp 205 for v6 and 210 for small 8, single side before the tire gave them 10 hp to the chevy 4.3 190hp
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...ot-t-shirt.gif

stoffer Sep 14, 2008 07:20 AM
Originally Posted by eviltesla (Post 3372515)
the reason was all 97-98 had short exhaust 4.2 and 4.6 for hp 205 for v6 and 210 for small 8, single side before the tire gave them 10 hp to the chevy 4.3 190hp
and the nascar edition battery adds 15mph on the top end

keith_bennett Sep 14, 2008 09:33 PM
Dont forgot the extra 5 from K&N sticker.

ManualF150 Sep 14, 2008 09:38 PM
Originally Posted by keith_bennett (Post 3373617)
Wow! Dude! I want to like photo-transfer that to a t-shirt or something... like where it next time I go to a social event. :lol:

Between that reply using that image and the post before it.... wow... :lol::lol: You've got me rollin' on the floor laughing.


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