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...

 

It was done because of a recall, I think people were complaining that their rims were becoming discoloured from the exhaust.

 

shoulda recalled the brakes too, that brake dust discolors the wheels...

 

x2!

 

Makes sense.

 

Yup, thats the reason. Over time, the exhaust gasses would make aluminum wheels start to turn blue.

 

Don't some states still have a law that the exhaust must exit behind the rear wheels?

 

i think unless you have a L exhaust, the pipe in front of the wheel looks retarded.

 

I think it looks cool, like a stock car. Does that mean I am a redneck?

 

yes it does sir

 

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

 

Dont forgot the extra 5 from K&N sticker.

 

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.

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