Exhaust Recommendations???
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From: Va Beach, Va
Exhaust Recommendations???
Managed to put a little cash away and am ready to change on the exhaust on the girl. Looking for a Dual Out system. What kind of recommendations do ya'll have for a decent system? Don't want to be annoyingly loud but yet I'd like her to have some rumble to her just the same without a lot of cab drone. I'm looking to get dual out the back... Flowmasters?? Gibson??? any help is greatly appreciated!! sig has the basic specs on the truck.... thanks!!
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Limelight
99 F150 S/C Lariat 4.6, Wedgewood Blue/Silver Frost, bone stock except for: Lund Interceptor BugShield, Rain Guards, K&N Air Filter, ARE LSII Fiberglass Tonneau Cover, Kenwood eXcelon CD player
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Limelight
99 F150 S/C Lariat 4.6, Wedgewood Blue/Silver Frost, bone stock except for: Lund Interceptor BugShield, Rain Guards, K&N Air Filter, ARE LSII Fiberglass Tonneau Cover, Kenwood eXcelon CD player
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Glad to see other members from the area.
Gibson systems are fairly quiet. The single side swept can hardly be noticed in the cab. It sounds good from outside, mellow and not loud at all. The split rears are a little louder, but still quiet in the cab.
Some of the Flowmaster systems can be more throaty. The 40's seem to cause a drone in the cab more than others.
I put a Gibson side swept on my 5.0 and I like it. It's enough to let you know it isn't stock, but not loud enough to attract too much attention.
Gibson systems are fairly quiet. The single side swept can hardly be noticed in the cab. It sounds good from outside, mellow and not loud at all. The split rears are a little louder, but still quiet in the cab.
Some of the Flowmaster systems can be more throaty. The 40's seem to cause a drone in the cab more than others.
I put a Gibson side swept on my 5.0 and I like it. It's enough to let you know it isn't stock, but not loud enough to attract too much attention.
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As I told you in the other tread I am very happy with my Supertruck.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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Go to www.gibsonperformance.com and check out the all that they have. You'll be very happy with Gibson.
Super Truck does sound like what you're looking for, or maybe Split Rear (I think it is). I love my Swept SIde, but it also fit my needs and application to a tee!
If you decide that Gibson is what you want, send Roger at the online store an emai and let him give you a quote. He may not be able to beat some deals out there but if he can he will, if he can't he'll tell you. At least give him a shot and help support the board.
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Super Truck does sound like what you're looking for, or maybe Split Rear (I think it is). I love my Swept SIde, but it also fit my needs and application to a tee!
If you decide that Gibson is what you want, send Roger at the online store an emai and let him give you a quote. He may not be able to beat some deals out there but if he can he will, if he can't he'll tell you. At least give him a shot and help support the board.
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- Estate Green
- 5.4 ltr
- 3:55 LS rear
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- Airaid FIPK</A><A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/GibExitFr1.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
- Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust</A>
- Tow Package
- Rear Load Leveling
- Moonroof<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/CenturyChildSeat.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
- Century Child Seat!</A>
- Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar ordered
- Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered
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Limelight:
I'm real happy with the Borla Stainless steel dual out the rear exhaust system I just recently put on my truck. The sound is definitely not annoyingly loud, but it does sound louder and deeper when you punch it. The performance is really noticeable too. It has a million mile warranty and is not that difficult to install yourself. I got mine for $519.
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1999 F-150 XLT Supercab Longbed
Black/Silver, Dark graphite interior
5.4L Automatic
Additions:
* Ford molded mud flaps from local Ford dealer
* Lund Trident bug deflector from carparts.com
* Fumoto drain plug valve from fumotovalve.com
Mods:
* Superchip from Performance Products (Mike T.)
* Borla split rear exhaust from truckperformance.com
* Airaid FIPK from f150online
* Poweraid from f150online
Mods coming soon:
* JBA Headers (Jet-Black coated) from f150online
I'm real happy with the Borla Stainless steel dual out the rear exhaust system I just recently put on my truck. The sound is definitely not annoyingly loud, but it does sound louder and deeper when you punch it. The performance is really noticeable too. It has a million mile warranty and is not that difficult to install yourself. I got mine for $519.
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1999 F-150 XLT Supercab Longbed
Black/Silver, Dark graphite interior
5.4L Automatic
Additions:
* Ford molded mud flaps from local Ford dealer
* Lund Trident bug deflector from carparts.com
* Fumoto drain plug valve from fumotovalve.com
Mods:
* Superchip from Performance Products (Mike T.)
* Borla split rear exhaust from truckperformance.com
* Airaid FIPK from f150online
* Poweraid from f150online
Mods coming soon:
* JBA Headers (Jet-Black coated) from f150online
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From: Dalton, OH
I'm with DeaconDoug and Borla all the way. Great sound and great performance!
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'98 4.6 5sp. 4x4 ORP (Fully loaded, Power everything).
Mods.
- Modified Air Box
- K&N
- Borla Stainless Steel Exhaust
Future Mods.
- BBK High Performance Throttle body
- Superchip
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'98 4.6 5sp. 4x4 ORP (Fully loaded, Power everything).
Mods.
- Modified Air Box
- K&N
- Borla Stainless Steel Exhaust
Future Mods.
- BBK High Performance Throttle body
- Superchip
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From: Sac, CA
.Just ordered a BORLA for my Screw, 2001. Cost? 399.00 plus tax, and free shipping...cool deal! (truckperformance.com)
Down side, just informed today, that it was 2-3 weeks out? when they told me it was "in stock".
From what I read here, I should wair for the BORLA's...yes!
Question for anybody:
I just checked out Flow Master set-up at local Muff shop, 389.00 out the door installed. Delta 50 series, with dual out the back any way I want it! (ie... split out both sides behind the rear tires.
"Should I stay"... with my pending BORLA...
"Or should I go"...with Flowmaster sys???
any input would be appreciated!
Down side, just informed today, that it was 2-3 weeks out? when they told me it was "in stock".
From what I read here, I should wair for the BORLA's...yes!
Question for anybody:
I just checked out Flow Master set-up at local Muff shop, 389.00 out the door installed. Delta 50 series, with dual out the back any way I want it! (ie... split out both sides behind the rear tires.
"Should I stay"... with my pending BORLA...
"Or should I go"...with Flowmaster sys???
any input would be appreciated!
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From: Volant,Pa. USA
Have you checked with Midas Muffler?? They have a Ravin performance muffler that you might like. z33 for you young guys..z55 for the older gang..and z77 for you oldfarts. $325.installed with crome tips. check it out go to Ravin.com they have a sound card so you can hear them...OLDGRAY
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From: Burbank, CA
I have a MagnaFlow on my truck, and I love it.
I also wanted something nice sounding, but not too loud, which is exactly what I got. This concludes my review of the MagnaFlow!
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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red Metallic, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows, Steel Horse Billet Grill, Fabtech 3.5" Spindles, 1.5" rear blocks, 3" Body Lift, Lift Lips, 33/12.50/16.5 BFG AT's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's, Fabtech Performance Shocks, Sylvania Cool Blue Headlights
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I also wanted something nice sounding, but not too loud, which is exactly what I got. This concludes my review of the MagnaFlow!
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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red Metallic, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows, Steel Horse Billet Grill, Fabtech 3.5" Spindles, 1.5" rear blocks, 3" Body Lift, Lift Lips, 33/12.50/16.5 BFG AT's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's, Fabtech Performance Shocks, Sylvania Cool Blue Headlights
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From: the woodlands, tx, USA
Like cyclone said, I am very impressed with my Ravin. The sound card available at goravin.com does not do justice to this exhaust. I have compared this muffler to many others (ie FM,Gibson,Dynomax,and Thrush)and nto a single one compares to the Ravin in volume and tone. I don't know what you want in sound, but the 33's are very loud ONLY behind the truck. You can't hardly tell there is anything under the truck unless you are standing behind the exhaust pipe. As for all the posts about people having the interior drone at about 2000RPM, they are either too picky, or there is something different with the installation causing the drone. Mine is great, at WOT, you can carry a conversation with out missing a word, however is there is someone behind you, they can't.
Good Luck too ya!
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2001 SCrew Lariat
AZ Beige/DW Blue
5.4L, AirRaid Intake, K&N Filter, Ravin Z-33 Exhaust SI/DO, Power Moon Roof, Westin Stainless Nerf Bars, Vent Visors And Bug Deflector, Custom Tinted Windows, Upgraded Audio System, Custom Hitch-Haul Receiver System
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Good Luck too ya!
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2001 SCrew Lariat
AZ Beige/DW Blue
5.4L, AirRaid Intake, K&N Filter, Ravin Z-33 Exhaust SI/DO, Power Moon Roof, Westin Stainless Nerf Bars, Vent Visors And Bug Deflector, Custom Tinted Windows, Upgraded Audio System, Custom Hitch-Haul Receiver System
Coming!!
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From: North Dartmouth, MA
Limelight,
I have to agree with OldGray -- check out the Midas shop. The Ravin' mufflers are great. I have the Z-55 with a Single Out, however, there are a few people on this board that have duals with this setup and are very happy. I think Adamski has the duals with the Z-33 and seems quite pleased as well (you can probably search for his posts).
Good luck
I have to agree with OldGray -- check out the Midas shop. The Ravin' mufflers are great. I have the Z-55 with a Single Out, however, there are a few people on this board that have duals with this setup and are very happy. I think Adamski has the duals with the Z-33 and seems quite pleased as well (you can probably search for his posts).
Good luck
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From: Minneapolis MN, USA
>>>Mine is great, at WOT, you can carry a conversation with out missing a word, however is there is someone behind you, they can't.
I love that quote...
I have an expie, and will be replacing the exhaust, but I hear that some systems cause low end power loss...any feedback about ravin and other systems as far as that goes?
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'97 Expedition Eddie Bauer
I love that quote...
I have an expie, and will be replacing the exhaust, but I hear that some systems cause low end power loss...any feedback about ravin and other systems as far as that goes?
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'97 Expedition Eddie Bauer
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Tommy-
As long as you don't alter the intake, I really dont think you will lose too much low end. I did lose a little my self, but then again, I don't care about spinning my tires. As long as the truck is capable of pulling my 26' boat out of the water on an incline, I'm ok. You may consider going down to the z55's, they are a little more restrictive than the 33's, and they are a little more quiet. They do still have the same sound and tone, just not the volume. It all depends on what you want!
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2001 SCrew Lariat
AZ Beige/DW Blue
5.4L, AirRaid Intake, K&N Filter, Ravin Z-33 Exhaust SI/DO, Power Moon Roof, Westin Stainless Nerf Bars, Vent Visors And Bug Deflector, Custom Tinted Windows, Upgraded Audio System, Custom Hitch-Haul Receiver System
Coming!!
HyperTech Power Programmer (when available)
PowerAid Spacer
Rims & Tires
Air Dam Replacement W/ Driving Lights
As long as you don't alter the intake, I really dont think you will lose too much low end. I did lose a little my self, but then again, I don't care about spinning my tires. As long as the truck is capable of pulling my 26' boat out of the water on an incline, I'm ok. You may consider going down to the z55's, they are a little more restrictive than the 33's, and they are a little more quiet. They do still have the same sound and tone, just not the volume. It all depends on what you want!
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2001 SCrew Lariat
AZ Beige/DW Blue
5.4L, AirRaid Intake, K&N Filter, Ravin Z-33 Exhaust SI/DO, Power Moon Roof, Westin Stainless Nerf Bars, Vent Visors And Bug Deflector, Custom Tinted Windows, Upgraded Audio System, Custom Hitch-Haul Receiver System
Coming!!
HyperTech Power Programmer (when available)
PowerAid Spacer
Rims & Tires
Air Dam Replacement W/ Driving Lights
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From: Volant,Pa. USA
adamski; You said you may have lost some low end grunt with the Ravin exhaust..I also see that you dont have Headers as yet either.I made a small mod to my air box and allseems great.I have the z-55 si/do with the J BA headers.Lots of power thru the band.I also drag a large boat.and I have no problem at all. Try a set Of JBAs I dont think youll regret it. That boat will come up the ramp like shot out of a canon... you can get them here from Rodgers online store. good luck OLDGRAY