97 F150 S/C 4x4 ORP flareside. Looking for upgrade in exhaust. Limited funds. (5mos. old twin boys). WOuld like to spend up to $300. Is this possible if not which is the best way to go for Cat back system. Brand names? models? etc. Please help!

 

Gibson. http://www.gibsonperformance.com

The Supertruck, Sport Truck, and the Sweptside can all be had for less than $300 on the aluminized ones. You can install them yourself as they are bolt in replacements.

Lok

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1997 F-150 Supercab 4X4,Royal Blue,4.6 V-8, Tow Package,3.55 LS,
K&N FIPK,Performance Accessories 3" body lift,Superchip,
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust,Smitty Nerf Bars,
265/75-16 Wild Country Traction Radials,
Alpine CD,Alpine 5 Channel Amp,PPI 5 X 7's,
Boston 10" Sub.

Pics at: http://www.f150world.com/loknload/

[This message has been edited by Lok N Load (edited 01-23-2001).]

 

I agree, Gibson is a great choice and in most cases you can do it yourself (see my post(s) on my install 2 weeks ago) or for about $75 have a muffler shop do it.

Gibson is great quality. You won't get the shiny 304 Stainless you get with Borla but then again, it's exhaust. The aluminized is just as good unless you're where it's real humid or salty where most any exhaust would rust through. I got Stainless simply because I couldn't beat the deal I got before Christmas.

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

[This message has been edited by FamilyRide (edited 01-23-2001).]

 

I'm gonna have to say Flowmaster. BTW- What size is your engine? Each engine puts out a different sound w/ any hi-flo muffler. Good luck

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SpliT



2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab 5-Spd
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
Superchip
AutoMeter Tach(Not Installed Yet)

Future Mods: FIPK, Bedliner, Billet Grille w/ Painted Grille Surround, Color-Keyed Bumpers, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!

Email Me at: F150v6@Aol.com

 

There's alot of (non-stainless-steel) cat-backs for under $300; they can easily be self installed. My Dynomax cost $242 took 1hr to put it on.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

gunna stir this up a little,

i have the stainless swept side cat back (putting it on this weekend). it was 413 to my door, and from reading another post somewhere on this page someone got it for 398 to door.

in the long run i anticipate that the extra dollars will be made up for by the lifetime rust warranty. so what if you save a little now, you may have to buy and entire new system 3 years down the road due to rust if its not stainless.

wait awhile if you have to, but do the job right, and only do it once.



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mr k
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1999 f150 xlt ex-cab 4x4
4.6 triton v8
5 speed manual
3:55 rear
towing package
k&n f.i.p.k.
gibson swept side (o.o.)

 

I got a flowmaster muffler, dual pipes, with a 6inch chrome tip for only $200.

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F-150, Extended Cab, XLT, 4.6 Liter, Flowmaster Muffler, Dual Exhausts, 2001 Model

 

billycouldride,
Where did you purchase from?

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Dark Highland Green / Arizona Beige, Medium Parchment Leather (Captain's Chairs), 5.4L V8, 6 CD Changer, Rear Entertainment System, Rear Slider, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow Package, AirForce One FIPK, Bedrug, Extang Tuff Tonno III, DRLs, Bed Extender.


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Waiting for my SUPERCHIP to be delivered!!!
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Next Mods - Superchip, Gibson Exhaust, Headers, Hellwig Anti-Sway, Bug Deflector, Fog Lights, White Face Gauges, & New Speakers!
Future Wish List - Magnacharger!!

 

mikebourg,

i purchased from carparts.com.

i actually spoke to them after looking at truckperformance.com. if i remember correctly i called them up and said 'what can you give it to me for'. they came back with a price. i then told them 'truckperformance told me $425 to door'. heard lots of typing in the background and the guy came back with the better price.

you might also check on this page, i found out later that i could have got it from here for 425 to door but i could not contact the online store cause it was the weekend, carparts answered the phone, had the best price, and i wanted to buy it immediately so i did.

next time i purchase something i will do it here.

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mr k
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1999 f150 xlt ex-cab 4x4
4.6 triton v8
5 speed manual
3:55 rear
towing package
k&n f.i.p.k.
gibson ss swept side

 

Mikebourg, I noticed in the description of your truck you have the rear entertainment system.I was told at the dealership where I ordered (and also work) that this option wasn't going into production until march 5. When was yours built? How do you like it? I ordered on Jan. 25 and was told it would take 8 weeks but I'm not holding my breath.

[This message has been edited by Bdyman (edited 02-11-2001).]

 

Bdyman,
Mine was born on 10/00. I took it home in October. It is factory installed and not a custom dealer installation. I even surprised the dealer when I showed them that it was installed. When I saw my truck for the first time, it had just come in off of the truck. It had not yet been preped and the dealer had not yet even checked into inventory. I drove it home that same day. The funny thing is that I was there to purchase a different truck. I think that the entertainment system is great. I didn't think that it was very practical, but I did feel fortunate to have it. I have found out that everyone want to take my truck on trips now. Everyone wants to ride in the back and watch movies. I can't blame them. The only complaint I have is that the VCP takes up the whole darn console. The glovebox is already small and I have no storage without the console. I would get it again. It should help the resale too!

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Dark Highland Green / Arizona Beige, Medium Parchment Leather (Captain's Chairs), 5.4L V8, 6 CD Changer, Rear Entertainment System, Rear Slider, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow Package, AirForce One FIPK, Bedrug, Extang Tuff Tonno III, DRLs, Bed Extender.


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Waiting for my SUPERCHIP to be delivered!!!
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Next Mods - Superchip, Gibson Exhaust, Headers, Hellwig Anti-Sway, Bug Deflector, Fog Lights, White Face Gauges, & New Speakers!
Future Wish List - Magnacharger!!