i have spent the last week trying to figure out what catback system i want,it looks like gibson has won out, but which one. Dual sport,split rear, or super truck.I do mostly highway driving and i don't want to hear or feel no cab noise or vibrations at high speeds,and most of all i want the quietest one out there, if any one else has anymore sugestions on any other other brands i'd like to hear it. thank's
joe




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1999XLT,Supercab,Gold,5.4Styleside,Superchip,
Rockford Fosgate 400a4
MTX-5000,Subs,Uniden radar detector

 

Joe,
I put the 3" swept side on my truck and I love it. Not much louder than stock but a nice mellow tone with the 5.4l, I can really feel the power output. Hope this helps you.
Gino

 

Another vote for the 3" swept side. I like mine. No cab noise and slightly noticeable power gain.

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'99 F-250LD 4x4 SC XLT 5.4 3.73LS TTP
Gibson 3" cat-back exhaust, K&N filter, ford bug deflector

 

thanks alot for the help,i was kinda leaning towards the super truck or the dual sport,
is there really that much of a difference in sound. (interior)I wonder if the split rear is any better because it comes out the back and not the side,i hope i get a little more input from other guys,anyway thank's again.
JOE
>>PS how much should i expect too pay for the swept side or super truck.$



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1999XLT,Supercab,Gold,5.4Styleside,Superchip,
Rockford Fosgate 400a4
MTX-5000,Subs,Uniden radar detector



[This message has been edited by Joe Styles (edited 09-09-1999).]

 

Here's a vote for the 3" Swept Side! That is, assuming you want it quiet -- very quiet.

I can't say that I can feel much of a performance gain though.

Jason

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1997 F150 XLT SC 4X4 Short Bed, 4.6L Engine, 4-Speed Automatic, Towing Package, Superchip, K&N FIPK, Gibson Swept-Side Performance Exhaust System, LEER XL100 Cab-High Canopy

 

Concur with all the above on the Gibson side swept. My gas mileage went up a bit and after the computer adjusts for it, the power gain is noticeable.

I paid $279.00 delivered.

P.S. The tip looks cool too!

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1999 F-150 4x4 XLT SuperCab, Black clearcoat (w/dark graphite interior), Sport Package, 5.4, auto, 3.55, skid plates, Air, Electronic shift 4 X 4, 4 wheel disc antilock, captain's chairs, power driver's seat, cd, keyless entry, Autolamp, tow package, rear slider, tinted windows, Cab Steps.

Mods: Gibson 3" catback, K & N filter, JL Stealthbox subwoofer in center console, Phoenix Gold XS4300 amp, Pioneer TS-A6815 speakers, tinted front windows, LINE-X bedliner, Ford bug deflector




[This message has been edited by Bart (edited 09-10-1999).]

 

bart 279.00 is a good price to your door where did you get it..I found a place called RV performance connection in sport truck magazine,they have a k&n Gen.two and Gibson Cat for 430.00 to your door.
thanks
joe

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1999XLT,Supercab,Gold,5.4Styleside,Superchip,
Rockford Fosgate 400a4
MTX-5000,Subs,Uniden radar detector

 

Joe,
go to truckperformance.com and get their phone #, mine was @ 279 too, got it in a couple of days. Good luck.

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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires

 

I got mine at "Central 4 Wheel Drive", a local place here in Spokane, WA. I think it may have been on sale.


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1999 F-150 4x4 XLT SuperCab, Black clearcoat (w/dark graphite interior), Sport Package, 5.4, auto, 3.55, skid plates, Air, Electronic shift 4 X 4, 4 wheel disc antilock, captain's chairs, power driver's seat, cd, keyless entry, Autolamp, tow package, rear slider, tinted windows, Cab Steps.

Mods: Gibson 3" catback, K & N filter, JL Stealthbox subwoofer in center console, Phoenix Gold XS4300 amp, Pioneer TS-A6815 speakers, tinted front windows, LINE-X bedliner, Ford bug deflector