Hello all. This is my first post but I must say that I have been reading the message boards for the past couple of days and I am impressed by the way you folks pass around advice. Here is my dilema, I have a 2000 4.2l v6 and I want to do an exhaust mod before ordering my superchip. There are so many choices and I wanted some feed back on different exhaust systems. I like the aggressive look of the gibson super truck but I really don't know a thing about their system. Does the side exhaust fry the rim like the '97 model? how does it sound and where is the power gain? I had a flowmaster on my previos truck but this is my first fullsize and I needed to know which seris is the best if I go that route. Please help me.



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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!

 

i went with a glasspack but i'm going to get rid of that quickly and have the entire system rehung with a 2 chamber flowmaster and new chrome tips. I like the glasspack but feel I might get a little performance out of the flowmaster and the system is getting redone because I actually paid for 2 retards at Meineke to do it half-assed.

There is some one on here that has a 4.2L w/ a gibson.

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'97 f-150 XLT V6 auto 3.55 silver reg cab flareside , 6 cd, Lariat floor mats, tonneau, ground effects, tint, glasspack w/ duals, new= ion optics fog lights, cracked windshield (thanks to a dodge caravan), 16X8 Eagle Alloys, K&N air filter (thanks Mudder). Future Mods= Billet Grille, driving lights, sunroof. the heartbeat stops here.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T004.wav

 

I have a gibson sweptside with the 4.2.It is just a little bit louder than stock.With the three inch pipe I lost some low end but it lets the engine rev alot easier so the power moved up into the 2500 to 3500 rpm range.Any other question be happy to answer.

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------------------------- 99 SILVER XLT/REG.CAB/4.2/5SPD/3.55/K&N Airbox Mod/Gibson Sweptside/Westin Black nerfs and now SuperChiped

 

thanks guys so far its still up in the air i keep hearing flowmaster but am unsure. I want to make the right descion for my model.

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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!

 

You can't go wrong with a Flowmaster (for performance). And they make several types so you should be able to get the sound you want.

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Danny
'98 F-150 Std., RC, SB, 4x2, 4.2L, 5-sp, 3.08, AC, speed control, rear slider.
Mods: Mobil 1 engine oil, Red Line MTL trans fluid, Edelbrock IAS shocks,
50 Series Flowmaster, K&N with airbox mod, electric radiator fan, Superchip

 

Hey, my vote also goes for the Flowmasters!!! I didn't really notice a change in performance either way, but I sure do love the sound!!! I've had several people tell me it's the best sounding V6 they have ever heard!!! Hope this helps . . .

***JaSoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses, DJM shackles, Billet Oval Mirror GIG'EM AGGIES

 

J_Rock, what seris do you have the 40 or 50? True duals or singlr inlet double outlet?
Thanks!

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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!

 

The swept side is a single 3 inch in and single out.I think the sport truck is single in and dual out both come out by the back tire.Also from what I have read it's better to go with a single outlet on the v6 unless you stay with the smaller dia. exaust.

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------------------------- 99 SILVER XLT/REG.CAB/4.2/5SPD/3.55/K&N Airbox Mod/Gibson Sweptside/Westin Black nerfs and now SuperChiped

 

Mike is the Gibson swept side the same setup as the Super Truck or is it an entirely different muffler?

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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!

 

Jason,
Which series flowmaster did you go with? Do you you dave double outlet or single?

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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!

 

Snow White, If you want to keep the cost down you can just replace the factory muffler with a flowmaster, thats what I did. My local muffler shop charged me about $80.00 for everything. I took the money I saved and put it toward a Superchip. I didn't really notice much improvement in power, but it sounds much better than stock. Is your truck a 5-speed or auto?

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99 F150 XLT Silver 2WD S/C 4.2 5-speed, Pioneer DEH P4000, Superchip, Flowmaster muffler // Rear door switch guards - check them out at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/5031

 

I will probally go with the flowmaster but another question which series to get the 40 or 50. Darin mine is a 5-spd.

 

Snow White~
Hey, I have single inlet, double outlet. I'm honestly not sure about series and/or chambers. I was not given a choice when I bought the muffler . . .

By the way, the Dallas guys are having a get together the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. If you're interested go check out the info. in the Events and Happenings thread!!

***JaSoN***

[This message has been edited by J_Rock (edited 01-11-2000).]

 

Snow White, I believe mine is a 40 series. I might be selling my Superchip soon (possibly selling truck) what is your computer code and would you be interested in buying my chip.

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99 F150 XLT Silver 2WD S/C 4.2 5-speed, Pioneer DEH P4000, Superchip, Flowmaster muffler // Rear door switch guards - check them out at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/5031

 

hey y'all, just curious if there is any visual differences between the 40 and 50 series, so i can figure out which one i have . . .

***JaSoN***