instead of spending big bucks for the gibson angled exit system could i just get a new SI/DO muffler then go to a shop and have them bend the tailpipes to the angled out look i want and get tips for looks?? has anybody done that before or know if shops do that kind of thing and about how much it will run me??
thanks

 

Usually a local shop is cheaper than ordering a kit. I had a SIDO Mangnaflow, mandrel bent pipe installed for $240. Ordered some polished 304 SS tips for $60. $300 total.

I have pics in my gallery, might be what you're looking for.

 

what size tailpipes did you go with?? what about tips??

 

The pipe was 2.5". The tips are 4"x18". http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=main&id=726

 

I agree, go to the local muffler shop and they will take care of you. I have the 14" magnaflow and I think they are 3 1/2" tips.

 

i did the same thing. spent a total of 360$ on my exhaust system. the kit would have costed 650 shipped.

 

yes, alot of people do this, they just buy a si/do muffler ( and tips if they prefer a specific set ) and go and get it all installed, shop will mandrel bend your tailpipes for you and install it all for a reasonable cost.

 

any advice about which SI/DO muffler to go with, I'm thinking either Flowmaster 40 or Extreme Cherry Bomb... any suggestions??

 

I have the cherry bomb extreme SI/DO with 3 1/2" tips exiting in front of the rear wheel:https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?num=13396

Btw: is this going to be for the 01?

 

yeah, its for the 01

 

wow, i didnt realize how small the cherry bomb is... how does it sound?

 

I bought a 14" Maggie for $87, then had a local Meinekee bend the pipes and do the install for $275

 

Got my exhaust done at a local shop which does and did great work. I had them install a maganflow SI/DO Muffler HD style after the wheel. Check out my gallery for the photo.

 

Copperhead
Which exhaust tip did you get? Is that the actual H.D. tip or one from Magnaflow? Is that a si/do muffler?

 

Are you sure you guys are getting Mandrel bends? I was told from my muffler shop that the equipment to do it is really expensive and not a lot of shops are able to do it. I called around to different shops before getting mine done and none of them were able to perform mandrel bends. I went ahead and bought a SI/SO 18" Magnaflow muffler and a tip. I am into my exhaust less than $150 bucks. Very pleased!!!