Hello everybody. I am new to the site, although, I have been reading all of the info for awhile. My question is about headers and exhaust. First I am going to get a set of JBA headers and was wondering if anybody taped them, and if it is recommended or not? Second, I am looking at installing a Y-Pipe and was wondering if I should keep the 2.5" pipe or go to a 3" pipe. Also, my truck has 101,000 miles on it and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to replace the cats. I believe it has two, and two pre-heaters. Thank you for any advice. Love the the site and look forward to chatting with people.(will create sig later)

 

I have true duals with factory size pipe. Had it custom made at a mufler shop. I had it cut before left and right came together and went back from there. Have an 18" glasspack on each with the pipes exiting out the back. Only have 57.7k so I don't know about replacing the cats.

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1997 XLT Teal 4.6L Flareside 4x4 ORP. Automatic, Reg. cab, 3.55LS, tinted windows, bug deflector, Dual exhaust, K&N Generation 2 air filter, BullDog keyless entry/remote start, Modern 16" wheels, bedliner, Covercraft tonneau cover, White faced gauges, electronic shift on the fly, Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD, 4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers and superchip.

Future mods: Supercharger, headers, NOS, tranny upgrade(heavy duty gears, clutch packs, etc.), performance torque converter, composite driveshaft, bore cylinders 30 over, new pistons, crank, and rods, get performance heads or port the ones I have, gauges for the a-pillar, new L if they still make them and I like the way it looks, and a Z06 Vette or BMW Z3.




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Hi IAf150


First what year is your truck? What engine do you have. Need to know thees things in order to give you a good opinion...

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ecm747x

2001 SUPER CREW XLT, BRIGHT RED
5.4L Triton, automatic 3.55 gears limited slip
tow package
16" tires
side steps
bed extender
ford/duraliner bed liner
60/40 seats
6cd changer
moonroof
sliding rear window

Soon to come Mods...

Adding. Just Ordered Borla cat back exhaust and Gibson headers. Getting Power pulleys and electric fan in next month. Front grill guard. With light kit


MODS....
1) Lund x-terminator bug shield
2) Super Chip>>>>Well Worth the Money
3) Airforce One F.I.P.K.

 

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[This message has been edited by max mitchell (edited 05-04-2001).]

 

it is a '97 4.6 5-speed

 

iaf150,
About taping the JBA's, JBA recommends not to do it and they will void their warranty if it is done. Better to get jet black coating.
GDG

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Stock Package: 2001 SuperCrew XLT, Silver, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 LS, Tow Package, 265x70x17, Sliding Rear Window,
Modifications: Tuff Spray-on Liner, JBA Headers Jet Black Coated, Ravin Z55 SI/DO Sideswept Catback, K&N FIPK with fabricated cold-air box and ram-air, SuperChip, ASP Pullies, 1" Thick Sheepskin seat covers (nice "seat-of-the-pants" feel!), Nerf Bars, PIAA Superwhites, 65W (9006) Fog Lights, Dual 14" Perma-Cool Fans w/ stock shroud, Baumann Shift Kit on Stage 4 with Sonnex Bypass Clutch control Valve, Pillar mounted Autometer Ultra-Lite Water and Tranny Temperature Gages
Future mods - Roots Supercharger, modified sterio system