Chips Towing and MPG
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"AndyU"
If I remember correctly the "Sport Truck' system exits in front of the rear wheel with dual pipes similar to the Lightning. The Sweptside (which I have) is one pipe and exits behind the rear wheel, just like factory on the 2000s. Might not be too late to cancel and reorder. I got mine from Truck Performance Center, some one else, "Boss" I think, got his from CarParts.com, and I think they have a 33% off coupon on thier website.
Good Luck
If I remember correctly the "Sport Truck' system exits in front of the rear wheel with dual pipes similar to the Lightning. The Sweptside (which I have) is one pipe and exits behind the rear wheel, just like factory on the 2000s. Might not be too late to cancel and reorder. I got mine from Truck Performance Center, some one else, "Boss" I think, got his from CarParts.com, and I think they have a 33% off coupon on thier website.
Good Luck
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From: Milwaukee
OK, here's what I ordered:
Dual 2 1/2 Sport Truck Exit Aluminized Steel, Cat Back Exhaust System for Ford Full-Size Trucks.
Vehicle Cab: Extended
Larger Tubing and a High-Flow Muffler Allow Your Engine to Breath Easier Creating An Increase in Power as well as Mileage! Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Limited Lifetime Warrenty!
Simple Bolt-on Installation!
Factory Style Hangers!
Mandrel Bent Heavy Guage Tubing!
50 States Emissions Legal!
HP & Torque: 10-15 HP/30 ft lbs Torque
Installation: Gibson exhaust systems are designed to bolt on behind your vehicles catalytic converter and whenever possible utilize the factory mouting locations. On systems that exit in a location other that factory, Gibson includes hangers that bolt around the frame and require no drilling or welding. With Gibson the hardest part of installation is getting your old system off. Once that is done, you will find all parts you need to complete the installation are included. All you need are regular hand tools. Installation times range from twenty minutes to one hour depending on application and available resources.
Tech Notes: Sporty Style Exit With Mellow Sound. Dual Pipes Exit Behind the Rear Tire on the Passanger Side. Tips are Included. 50 States Smog Legal
http://www.truckperformance.com/grap...itside_500.GIF
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97 F250 LD XLT Supercab, 5.4 V8, 4x4, auto, towing package, 12,000lb hitch, Load Range E tires, Air Lift, 4 wheel Disk ABS, 3.73 limited slip, K&N FIPK, superchip, payload #2, CD, Navigation System (my very lovely & talented wife), anti-intruder system (our two dogs), real horsepower (Red & Topper, our horses)
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Dual 2 1/2 Sport Truck Exit Aluminized Steel, Cat Back Exhaust System for Ford Full-Size Trucks.
Vehicle Cab: Extended
Larger Tubing and a High-Flow Muffler Allow Your Engine to Breath Easier Creating An Increase in Power as well as Mileage! Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Limited Lifetime Warrenty!
Simple Bolt-on Installation!
Factory Style Hangers!
Mandrel Bent Heavy Guage Tubing!
50 States Emissions Legal!
HP & Torque: 10-15 HP/30 ft lbs Torque
Installation: Gibson exhaust systems are designed to bolt on behind your vehicles catalytic converter and whenever possible utilize the factory mouting locations. On systems that exit in a location other that factory, Gibson includes hangers that bolt around the frame and require no drilling or welding. With Gibson the hardest part of installation is getting your old system off. Once that is done, you will find all parts you need to complete the installation are included. All you need are regular hand tools. Installation times range from twenty minutes to one hour depending on application and available resources.
Tech Notes: Sporty Style Exit With Mellow Sound. Dual Pipes Exit Behind the Rear Tire on the Passanger Side. Tips are Included. 50 States Smog Legal
http://www.truckperformance.com/grap...itside_500.GIF
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97 F250 LD XLT Supercab, 5.4 V8, 4x4, auto, towing package, 12,000lb hitch, Load Range E tires, Air Lift, 4 wheel Disk ABS, 3.73 limited slip, K&N FIPK, superchip, payload #2, CD, Navigation System (my very lovely & talented wife), anti-intruder system (our two dogs), real horsepower (Red & Topper, our horses)
[This message has been edited by AndyU (edited 07-19-2000).]
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From: Milwaukee
Mike T.,
I've got 87,000 miles on my truck, can I still get the wheels replaced for free???
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97 F250 LD XLT Supercab, 5.4 V8, 4x4, auto, towing package, 12,000lb hitch, Load Range E tires, Air Lift, 4 wheel Disk ABS, 3.73 limited slip, K&N FIPK, superchip, payload #2, CD, Navigation System (my very lovely & talented wife), anti-intruder system (our two dogs), real horsepower (Red & Topper, our horses)
I've got 87,000 miles on my truck, can I still get the wheels replaced for free???
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97 F250 LD XLT Supercab, 5.4 V8, 4x4, auto, towing package, 12,000lb hitch, Load Range E tires, Air Lift, 4 wheel Disk ABS, 3.73 limited slip, K&N FIPK, superchip, payload #2, CD, Navigation System (my very lovely & talented wife), anti-intruder system (our two dogs), real horsepower (Red & Topper, our horses)
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Hey Andy,
You should check with your dealer for the TSB that Ford has for those 97's with the side exhaust. A lot of people have had their wheels replaced by FOrd because of this, that side exhaust tends to turn the wheels green & corrode them.
You shouldn't have any trouble getting Ford to replace them for you, whether you are the original owner of the vehicle or not. If your dealership doesn't want to help you, ask them for the name & phone number of their Ford Zone Rep., and take it up with the Zone Representative, ok?
Make sure and do this *before* you install the aftermarket exhaust!
Good luck, & let us know what happens,
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
You should check with your dealer for the TSB that Ford has for those 97's with the side exhaust. A lot of people have had their wheels replaced by FOrd because of this, that side exhaust tends to turn the wheels green & corrode them.
You shouldn't have any trouble getting Ford to replace them for you, whether you are the original owner of the vehicle or not. If your dealership doesn't want to help you, ask them for the name & phone number of their Ford Zone Rep., and take it up with the Zone Representative, ok?
Make sure and do this *before* you install the aftermarket exhaust!
Good luck, & let us know what happens,
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
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From: Buena Vista CO USA
"Andy",
OK I am with you, my feeble brain confused the "Sport Truck" system with the "Super Truck" system, which is similar to the Lightning system, i.e. exits in front of rear wheels. Sorry for the mix up and any confusion I caused you. I was seriously considering the "Sport Truck", but was talked out of it by a techie at Truck Performance, he said the Sweptside is specifically designed for towing and serious off roading and would provide no loss of, infact better low end torque, and that the Sport Truck was more engineered for sound and high end performance etc. Let us know what you think of your system when you get it installed. Best of luck.
OK I am with you, my feeble brain confused the "Sport Truck" system with the "Super Truck" system, which is similar to the Lightning system, i.e. exits in front of rear wheels. Sorry for the mix up and any confusion I caused you. I was seriously considering the "Sport Truck", but was talked out of it by a techie at Truck Performance, he said the Sweptside is specifically designed for towing and serious off roading and would provide no loss of, infact better low end torque, and that the Sport Truck was more engineered for sound and high end performance etc. Let us know what you think of your system when you get it installed. Best of luck.
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From: Virginia
Hi Andy,
Well, I just don't know for sure, but Ford has replaced many, many wheels because of that exhaust design on the 1997 models, so it's at least worth a try. Just do like I mentioned, and talk first to your dealer, and then to the Zone Rep., and see if they'll go for it, they've done it for many other owners of those 97's.
Good luck!
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
Well, I just don't know for sure, but Ford has replaced many, many wheels because of that exhaust design on the 1997 models, so it's at least worth a try. Just do like I mentioned, and talk first to your dealer, and then to the Zone Rep., and see if they'll go for it, they've done it for many other owners of those 97's.
Good luck!
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html