I finally had a chance to install my Gibson Dual Sport exhaust this week.

So far, I am extremely happy with the setup.

Based on what I was reading on this board, I was considering taking it to a muffler shop to have it installed. Then as I was laying all the parts out on my garage floor and assembling the system to make sure that I had everything, I decided to run out and buy a recipricating saw and try to install it myself. I consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined, but I've never installed a muffler system before. It really was not that bad. I just took my time, and got it done in about 3 hours. After getting the old system off (and going through 3 saw blades), the hardest part was getting the new system alligned the way that I wanted it. And yes, it is a pretty tight fit between the spare tire and the rear shock.

I have not noticed any immediate performance gains, or more importantly no low RPM performance loss, yet. The sound is pretty mellow, with virtually no cab drone. When I get on it, the combined sound of the FIPK and exhaust is beautiful!

I've attempted to record the before and after exhaust system. I was quite surprised that the stock exhaust made as much noise as it did. Check it out:

Stock Exhaust:
http://www.geocities.com/hokiescott/stock.wav

Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust:
http://www.geocities.com/hokiescott/...dual_sport.wav

I hope to have some pictures available soon.

All in all, the perfect choice for me!!

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'99 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4x4, ORP, 3.73 gears
5.4L Triton V-8
Deep Wedgewood Blue



MODS:

• K&N Gen II FIPK
• Fog Lights on w/Parking Lights
• Gibson Dual Sport Truck Exhaust

MODS TO COME:

• A.R.E. LSII Hard Tonneau Cover

 

oh yeah, so use the links above, just right click on the link and select "Save Target As.." or "Save Link As.." depending on your browser..

 

sounds good went from a tinny sound to a good mellow sound. have gibson headers and the single side back cat-back system sitting in my garage right now. not going to install myself tho. hope it sounds as good as yours.

 

Hey smcconaghie,

Where did you buy this exhaust? Locally, or through the internet? Do you have a link where I could find this exhaust?

Thanks

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1998 Black F-150 XLT Ext. 4x4 Off-Road Package -- "Hannibal"
Current Mods:
-Pace Edwards Roll Top
-Box Liner
-Tinted all around
-Pioneer 4100 CD Deck w/remote
-Kenwood 400W Amp
-Phoenix Gold 5x7's
-JL Audio Stealth Box
-2 Phoenix Gold 8" Subs
-K&N Filter
-DeeZee Stainless Steel Brush Guard
Check it out: http://www.f150world.com/jeffstruck
1998 Silver Frost Contour LX V6 "Full Load"
1985 Mustang GT w/T-Tops "The Fun Machine"

 

jleinweber,

i bought it right here from the F150online store.

the online store website has not been updated to show that they sell Gibson, but give Roger or Janet and email or phone call, and they can hook you up.

Here is their website:
http://www.lemereenterprises.com/

It was by far the best deal that I could find.

 

I installed my Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust on my SuperCrew this week. I was not impressed. Gibson didn't do their homework when they approved this for 2001 trucks, especially SCrews.
First of all, it was said that Ford used a longer muffler for 2001. First instruction was to cut 17" in front of muffler. That was 6"-8" too far, therefore a big gap in fitting. I had to go find another pipe to birdge the gap left. Second of all, the passenger side rear shock come out in front of the axle on just the SCrews. The tailpipes won't clear the shock easily. Now I have a wire wrapped around the pipe holding it off the shock. Third, the system doesn't work too well with the stock hangers. Everything is at a bind or pushed up or over or something. The assembly isn't stable.
This week it is off to the muffler shop to get the system welded up instead of clamped. Hopefully they can put some more braces on it so it isn't so floppy.
-Michael

btw- I bought it from Stylin Concepts. They had about the best prices I had seen. I ordered several other things and they started knocking money off everything since I was ordering multiple things.

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Oxford White 2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4X2
MODS:
Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust
Roadmaster Active Suspension
DJM 2" Drop Shackles
TruckMaster Designs Airdam
Retrax bed cover
Ultimate Linings spray-in bed liner
hideaway strobes, multipattern high-beam wig-wag, & hidden siren