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Topic: F-150 exhaust systems
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-24-2001 06:58 PM
   
I've started researching exhaust systems for my truck. I started an Excel sheet, and I'll be comparing many brands, such as Bassani, Borla, BBK, DynoMax, Edelbrock, Flowmaster, Gibson, Hooker, Pacesetter TFX, Summit, and whatever brand I come across.I'm looking for: {in order of preference}
*Best Performance increase
*Best materials
*Best looking
*Best sound
*Best value for dollar If you guys will find it helpful, I'll make a page with my results. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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Stewart
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From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-24-2001 08:15 PM
Please do, Steve! Could you also include flow characteristics and numbers for each muffler? I remember reading a post around here (I think Tim touched on the subject) that said Flowmasters didn't flow as well as other brands. It got me wondering... TIA, Stewart
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-24-2001 08:29 PM
Ok, but it will be specific to my 5.8L truck.The data should still be helpful. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3277
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-24-2001 09:07 PM
I've seen the Gibson tips,and they look hokey. They are square tubes.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-25-2001 05:43 PM
I think you are thinking of Borla. The Gibsons are round.------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3277
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-25-2001 10:58 PM
The guy that did my alignment last spring had a Gibson exhaust on his Dodge truck. They exited in front of the rear wheel and looked like two receiver hitches coming out. 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-26-2001 08:20 AM
Oh yeah! Those are called 'Super Truck' tips: 
I wouldn't even consider those.They also have 3" single tailpipes:
 ...and 2 1/2 duals:
I like the duals. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 318
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-26-2001 09:10 AM
I would not recommend the Flowmaster. It lasted less than 3 years on my truck. First the after muffler portion rotted off, then a couple of months later, the back of the muffler decided to go, too. Now I have just a turbo muffler and locally done exhaust. Had it put on about 2 years ago, and it still looks like new.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-26-2001 02:22 PM
One thing I'm finding out is that nobody is very generous with the performance results, everyone seems to sell the sound. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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