Hey all, havent been online 4 awhile comptr prblms, looks like I missed alot

Just to let you all know I installed the dynomax mufflers, WOW just the sound I was looking for. Haveing owned a 91 stang with a full mac exhaust I was really missing that deep rumble. Well not anymore those mufflers rock!!!!

Also received some superwhite headlight bulbs (thx JoeLightning!!!!) they are fantastic, but with the fogs they just didnt look right, too yellowish. So I installed some "blue" H3 bulbs lastnight in the fogs, mucho better.

Anyways good to be back (having my computer back) & enjoy looking through pas posts.

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99' SVT Black Bolt NLOC #392
best run 13.54 @ 101.35

**The Storm over Phoenix**

 

YODA......... Give the details. One or two mufflers.... super loud or what----- How about the power any difference. Thanks Don

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(2000 Rd Lightning)

 

I went with the dynomax pn #17276 (dual in/out single muffler) after lots of reaserch on the different ones made (and the wealth of info here). Seemed like the very best for the money. I know you will want an explantion of the loudness, but it is hard to say. To some it might be too loud but for others not loud enough. You can (@ all rpms) tell there are louder mufflers, especially @ WOT. Not too loud with the windows up & radio on, but still there. It sounds deeper & raspier!

Now for the power ? everyone has, Let me first start off by sayng that some people were worried that with a lowre restrictive exhaust you may lose low end torque - NOT! think about it, we can roast our tires in first & second gears, do you think I am worried about losing some of that - NO! If I floor it and break the tires loose, what advantage is that? So I wasnt really concerned about losing a little low end, especially if I can gain some hp up top.

Well after I got it back, NO loss of any tq! As a matter of fact, when I hit second gear, the rear tires spun for over 2 secs, I felt like the truck was "floating" then the tires chirped, then I took off. I havent tried from a dead still yet, but it seems to have a very slight increase in hp. So all-in-all for the $300 invested (mufflers & install) I am one happy camper!!!!

Hopes this helps out!

Oh some goos info for you all, on the 2001 models here's some more news on the changes being made: clear front lenses, newly redisgned grille, (get this) quiter exhaust (read this & wonderd if it was a misprint), I think they mentioned new tail lights, it seems there was somthing else but I cant remember what it was in the looks dept, hum what else........ oh ya "more hp" yes folks they are going to up it. Seems that they (Ford) want to drop the published #'s of 14.7 to 13.9-13.8 in the 1/4, claiming will be bumping hp up to 380-385 by playing with the cmptrs settings! From what I gathered, they are not going to just advertise what the real #'s are, but are actually going to be getting more hp outta the engine!

Enjoy!

[This message has been edited by Yoda (edited 05-18-2000).]

 

Hey YODA
I'm curious, where did you read the info. on the 2001 L?
Thanks

 

Yoda,

Would you by any chance have a picture of your newly installed Dynomax? Since you went with a 2 in and 1 out how does it look?

Thanks



[This message has been edited by jarmstro (edited 05-19-2000).]

 

dual in dual out, single muffler. Info on the 01 "L" was in the june (or July) issue of, hum..... Hot Rod on stands right now. I'm not sure of the rag, will stop by & check out the name for sure though.

Sorry no scanner for pics.

 

Sounds to me like most 2000 lightnings are getting 13.9 at least at sea level.So far Ive seen 2 run 13.7 stock.My truck is a sled,Im gonna start pounding it to make up a couple of tenths.As far as the 2001 goes,I believe they are going to be doing basically what the "chip makers" have been doing all along.Probally just not as extreme.Figure a 2000 lightning is good for a 13.5 at sea level all day long with a superchip,Ford is probally going to be good for 13.7s all day long with a minor tuning.Funny ,If they are claiming 13.9 stock,They might even run 13.5 stock.If that happens and no internal mods are done,Doesnt this mean all e have to do is buy a new 2001.5 computer????Also the "chip makers" are going to have a tough time sqeezing more HPs out of it.

 

Maybe just recalibrate your current computer for the new model year.

 

Yoda,
I was wondering what happened to you. I need to see/hear/go for a ride in this thing. Any chance we can hook up this weekend? You planning on the Pavillions?

 

Did I miss something ?

"Yoda:
I went with the dynomax pn #17276 (dual in/out single muffler) ..."

"jarmstro:
Since you went with a 2 in and 1 out ..."

It looks to me like he still has a single muffler (same as stock) with 2 inlets and 2 outlets (same as stock), only the muffler design/manufacturer is different, ie Dynomax.

 

Hey Peter, probably wont hit it tonight, but maybe I will swing by today sometime. I will be out & about, are you plannin on being home at all today?

 

Yoda,

Congratulations on the new mufflers and bulbs (your welcome )!

So I take it your tips aren't sagging any more either.

Take care..... Joel