Exhausting Solved
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Exhausting Solved
Yeah, I know this should go to the exhaust section, but I honestly think it deserves the extra exposure it would get here.
For months I read all the postings on which type of aftermarket or custom exhaust to go with, and its been a long haul. So many considerations; sound, power, mileage, space, and of course looks.
It started with a popular catback system, single in twin 2.5" out, lightning style. Yeah, right. It looked good, sounded ok, lost tons of bottom end power, and mileage went to sheeit. I installed the K&N Gen II and Superchip in an attempt to get some power back. It helped a little, but not enough.
Second try; 600 bucks, all new everything. 2.5" all the way, mandrel bent with high flow cats and a small 2 in, 2 out magnaflow single race type muffler, still lightning style, with twin 3" by 12" slash cut tips. It looked great, sounded awesome, still lost my bottom end power but as the rpm went up, so did the power. Mileage was still the pits, and the drone sounded like a chainsaw in the back seat. Couldn't hack it.
Round three; replaced the magnaflow with a no name turbo 2 in, 2 out, still in 2.5", and switched to 3.5" slash cut tips. Still lightning style. Drone was louder, power was even lower, and it sounded like a pair of fart can sporting toyotas drag racing in my back seat.
Final round; told the shop owner about the problems, and arranged a muffler swap. He gently yanked out the cheapola turbo, and installed a very long magnaflow. Same configuration, 2 in, 2 out, 2.5" all the way except for the stainless 3.5" by 12" tips. On the start up, she seemed a little quiet. On the test drive she got her first tire smoking. Even left a mark in second, (thanks to Superchip). Looks are still great, sound is pleasant, not loud, power seems tenfold, and the drone is gone. You can actually hear the K&N roar in plesant harmony with the exhaust now. Haven't had time to check the mileage yet, but the more fun I have driving it, the less I seem to care.
Oh well, just thought I would pass the poop, maybe save someone some money and ulcers.
dats jus my spearence, an ahh no its tru.
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Drive it like ya stole it,
Terry Deaton
99 F150 XLT, 2WD, 4.6, S/C, S/B, Superchip, K&N FIPK, FMS 9mm, +4s, Nerfs, Leer Top, Cow Catcher W/Bright A$$ Lights, True Duals with hi flow cats, 275 Dunlops with 3.08 gears, fat swaybars, Steeda front and Hellwig rear, 3.5" Fabtech spindles with 2" blocks, B/E Performance Shift kit with B&M Cast Deep Pan, Steeda Billit Pedals.
Coming Soon: 4.10s and Auburn Diff, Eibach Front Coils and Add a Leafs, Underdrive Pullies and Kick A$$ Shocks.
96 SVT COBRA (almost stock)
98 AERO black w/lotsa chrome
Speed Kills, drive a Chevy and live forever.
http://www.geocities.com/terrydeaton.geo/index7.htm
[This message has been edited by TREADMARKS (edited 12-01-2000).]
For months I read all the postings on which type of aftermarket or custom exhaust to go with, and its been a long haul. So many considerations; sound, power, mileage, space, and of course looks.
It started with a popular catback system, single in twin 2.5" out, lightning style. Yeah, right. It looked good, sounded ok, lost tons of bottom end power, and mileage went to sheeit. I installed the K&N Gen II and Superchip in an attempt to get some power back. It helped a little, but not enough.
Second try; 600 bucks, all new everything. 2.5" all the way, mandrel bent with high flow cats and a small 2 in, 2 out magnaflow single race type muffler, still lightning style, with twin 3" by 12" slash cut tips. It looked great, sounded awesome, still lost my bottom end power but as the rpm went up, so did the power. Mileage was still the pits, and the drone sounded like a chainsaw in the back seat. Couldn't hack it.
Round three; replaced the magnaflow with a no name turbo 2 in, 2 out, still in 2.5", and switched to 3.5" slash cut tips. Still lightning style. Drone was louder, power was even lower, and it sounded like a pair of fart can sporting toyotas drag racing in my back seat.
Final round; told the shop owner about the problems, and arranged a muffler swap. He gently yanked out the cheapola turbo, and installed a very long magnaflow. Same configuration, 2 in, 2 out, 2.5" all the way except for the stainless 3.5" by 12" tips. On the start up, she seemed a little quiet. On the test drive she got her first tire smoking. Even left a mark in second, (thanks to Superchip). Looks are still great, sound is pleasant, not loud, power seems tenfold, and the drone is gone. You can actually hear the K&N roar in plesant harmony with the exhaust now. Haven't had time to check the mileage yet, but the more fun I have driving it, the less I seem to care.
Oh well, just thought I would pass the poop, maybe save someone some money and ulcers.
dats jus my spearence, an ahh no its tru.
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Drive it like ya stole it,
Terry Deaton
99 F150 XLT, 2WD, 4.6, S/C, S/B, Superchip, K&N FIPK, FMS 9mm, +4s, Nerfs, Leer Top, Cow Catcher W/Bright A$$ Lights, True Duals with hi flow cats, 275 Dunlops with 3.08 gears, fat swaybars, Steeda front and Hellwig rear, 3.5" Fabtech spindles with 2" blocks, B/E Performance Shift kit with B&M Cast Deep Pan, Steeda Billit Pedals.
Coming Soon: 4.10s and Auburn Diff, Eibach Front Coils and Add a Leafs, Underdrive Pullies and Kick A$$ Shocks.
96 SVT COBRA (almost stock)
98 AERO black w/lotsa chrome
Speed Kills, drive a Chevy and live forever.
http://www.geocities.com/terrydeaton.geo/index7.htm
[This message has been edited by TREADMARKS (edited 12-01-2000).]
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Ya gotta watch owt fur those fart can sportin turotas,some of thems is fast,LOL
Just kidding,I'm waiting on a reply from
mbrp.com, about their dual in dual out mufflers. they also have painted and stainless and all types of tips. I'm glad you found the setup you were looking for
at long last:-) I know the feeling,my glasspacks have got to GO,,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good]
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
Just kidding,I'm waiting on a reply from
mbrp.com, about their dual in dual out mufflers. they also have painted and stainless and all types of tips. I'm glad you found the setup you were looking for
at long last:-) I know the feeling,my glasspacks have got to GO,,,,,,98
------------------
98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good]
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!