I swore when I bought my truck I would never modify the exhaust. But a deal has come up recently that is making think twice about it. But I wanted all of your opinions first.

I have a 99 with the 5.4 that's close to 10 months old. However, recently my dad got a job working at the Ford dealer where I bought my truck. This Ford dealer contracts out a local company to do aftermarket exhaust systems. So through my dad I can get a completely new 3" exhaust from the cats back for about $250. Now here are my questions/concerns. First off, I don't want anything that will void my warrantee through Ford, but I assume his work won't. I also don't want anything that isn't street legal, and again I assume this work would be legal. I don't want a major noise increase; I don't care for loud cars, both mine and others on the road. I also don't want anything that looks aftermarket, so no chrome tips. But those last two are just what I request from the guy. Would this noticeably improve performance and/or gas milage? Also, is this a good price for what he's offering? And lastly, does this type of work make the vehicle less likely to pass smog (in 4 years when I have to worry about that)?

Thanks for the advice and input. I know nothing about this type of work. I do know this guy does top-notch work because I have spoken to many people who've had his work done and they love it.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, fog lamps, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, bug guard, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html

 

Hey Freezer:
$250 is a pretty decent price for what you described. Hell, the cat-back kit from flowmaster costs $300, then you gotta do it yourself! I think a fifty series flowmaster (3 chamber) set up would be perfect from what you described. Not too loud at all. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any significant gains in Hp or mileage in my case, but I was really after a sound and a look. I don't expect it to really breathe right till I free up the intake side with a K&N FIPK. As far as warranty & emissions go, you're fine as long as you don't mess with the cats or th O2 sensors. Don't let anyone tell you different. Listen to Nike. Just do it.

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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, an ARE LSII lid, recessed Blazer reflectors below the bottom tailgate edge (Thanks Captain),and a Flowmaster cat-back exhaust kit.
Wish list: K&N FIPK, Belltech 3/4 drop, Belltech or Helwig sway bars, and a front bumper cover with lights.
Check out more pics at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/f150.html


[This message has been edited by selva1 (edited 03-24-2000).]

 

It sounds like you don't really need a system. If your happy with what you have why spend the money? Get something your more interested in. I would save the money.

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2000 F150 Sport 4X4
Black
4.6 L
Regular Cab
Short bed
Loaded
All stock, for now...