I'm thinking about one of these two to replace the stock exhaust and have a few questions.
- Loudness - I don't want a real aggressive sound that will attract a lot of attention, but something a bit throatier would be nice. What would work best for me? BTW I'll probably be getting an Air Force 1 FIPK or K&N.

- Any ideas on which is an easier install?

- Borla seems to be higher quality(it should be for the $). Is the Gibson going to hold up well?

-Any other thoughts? Any other systems I should look at?

Thanks,
Clancy

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2001 Lariat SC 5.4 4x4 LS ORP Class III 17in wheels Captains seats

Sony ES CDX-M650 Polk EX572a(2 pr.) Dynamats

Westin nerf bar, ARE Z series cap, Yakima rack, Bedrug

Superchip

 

From my understanding, that is one of the only reasons why Borla is so much. The entire thing is stainless steel. Whereas most of the exhaust systems come with stainless steel tips only. I think that the gibson will definitely hold up. I don't know what size engine a v8 Ram has but the gibson sounds good on my friends truck. Not to loud, but noticable when stepped on. Also what about getting like a FM 50. Those are pretty popular on the big v8's on this board. Good Luck!

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SpliT

2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab
4.2L V6 3.08 Gears
Mean Streak Cat-Back Exhaust(Anyone else have one, I hate mine)
Weld Super Single Wheels
Pioneer Deck DEH-P7200
Tinted Windows
Clear Corners

Future Mods: Superchip, FIPK, Bedliner, Tach, Billet Grille, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!

Email Me at: F150v6@Aol.com

 

If you're interested, I just ordered the Gibson Swept Side in SS from Truckperformance.com for my 2000 Expedition. It's on sale for $369 and ground delivery is free.

You can get the aluminized Swept Side from Roger here at f150online.com for about $275 until Dec. 31. You won't find it listed in the "Online Store" but email him at roger@f150online.com or RLEM1997@aol.com and he'll get it for you. I shopped it to death and that's as good as you'll get on the aluminized one. Truckperformance.com couldn't be beat on the stainless steel.

Roger is great and will help you with any questions you may have too. I did buy my Airaid from him and wanted to buy the Gibson as well but truckperformance.com is really blowing out the SS right now.

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2000 Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x2
Estate Green
5.4 ltr
3:55 LS rear
Tow Package
Superchip
Airaid FIPK
Rear Load Leveling
Moonroof
Century Child Seat!
Gibson Stainless Steel Swept Side Ordered!

 

Hey familyride, thanks for posting that info on the Gibson sweptside. I was about to have one installed for about 450.00 so you only saved me about 200.00. Thanks again I ordered it from Roger today and can't wait to put it on Saturday.

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1999 F-150 Lariat SC 2 WD, White/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, K & N FIPK, Superchip, underdrive pulley set, Dynomax Super Turbo Series Exhaust, six disc CD changer, towing package and captain chairs

 

I hope you have better luck w/ your Gibson than I had. The fit wasn't right and it had a severe internal rattle after one year.

Now I Have a Flowmaster and love it...should have gone that route in the 1st place.

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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Tow Pkg, bedliner, white/grey 2tone w/ grey leather, Fact. CD changer, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's,Michelin LTX 265/70 16, S/D Triton V8 emblems, Both doors cracked, Piston slap quieted by Mobile One & Slick 50 Synthetic.

 

No problem Mikey88. I wanted to order from Roger but I decided on the S/S and he couldn't compete. I bought my Airaid from him though. He's a good guy.

Let me know how the install goes.

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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2
Estate Green
5.4 ltr
3:55 LS rear
Tow Package
Superchip
Airaid FIPK
Rear Load Leveling
Moonroof
Century Child Seat!
Gibson Stainless Steel Swept Side Ordered!

 

Hey dlsipe, I got my gibson and it would not fit my truck unless I made major modifications to it so I too went with the flowmaster and sent the Gibson back. Do you feel power gains with the Flowmaster and which one did you get?

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1999 F-150 Lariat SC 2 WD, White/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, K & N FIPK, Superchip, underdrive pulley set, Flowmaster dual chamber one in and duels out, six disc CD changer, towing package and captain chairs

 

My truck got a stainless Gibson side swept for Christmas. Install was painless, getting the old crap off was 80% of the work. The stainless system is still a little cheaper than the Borla if I remember correctly.

I remember seeing an article on the Borla in Truckin. They got around 12 HP (peak) gain. This was a split rear system.

 

Mikey88-
I had to have the gibson system bent and welded to fit the truck. When the muffler went to hell, I had it cut out and a 2 chamber 3" Flowmaster put in its place.

As far as power or mileage, I can't tell a difference, however the Flowmaster definitely has a more aggressive sound.



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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Tow Pkg, bedliner, white/grey 2tone w/ grey leather, Fact. CD changer, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's,Michelin LTX 265/70 16, S/D Triton V8 emblems, Both doors cracked, Piston slap quieted by Mobile One & Slick 50 Synthetic.

 

Just installed a Borla split rear system (14808) today. Getting the old exhaust was 90% of the work. The new system went on fairly well. Had to jockey the pipes around quite a bit to get them to fit correctly. Still not quite satisfied, probably will do some "fine tuning" if it ever warms up.

The rear tips look awesome, either you like them or you don't.

The exhaust is fairly quiet at idle (actually I started and ran the truck with the old exhaust system off, I wonder if you might get by without a muffler, it didn't sound as loud as I expected), sounds great while accelarating, a pretty good drone at highway speeds.

I'll post pictures later.

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1998 F-150 Supercab 4X4

• Silver Metallic Clearcoat
• 4.6 V-8
• Off Road Package
• 3.55
• Captains Chairs
• Dual media haed unit
• Borla Split Rear Dual Exhaust

 

Picture of the completed installation of the Borla split rear system. Please excuse the appearance of my truck. I've given up trying to keep it clean this winter. I wash it every now and again to keep the road salt off.



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1998 F-150 XLT Supercab 4X4

• Silver Metallic Clearcoat
• Med. gray cloth interior
• 4.6 l. V-8
• Off Road Package
• 3.55 Reg. Axle
• Captains Chairs
• Dual media head unit
• Borla Split Rear Dual Exhaust
• Bedliner
• Hood deflector
• Ventshades
• Trenz billet #5 low clearance antenna