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97up-list Digest Wed, 11 Oct 2000 Volume: 2000  Issue: 173

In This Issue:
Re: Exhaust
F150 Dual Exhaust - Me Too
Re: Exhaust
Re: Exhaust
ADMIN: Tech Article added to web site
Weird Rattle

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Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 02:19:37 -0500
From: Steve #1 <f-150 swbell.net>
Subject: Re: Exhaust

At 12:56 AM 10/10/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anybody on the list have a recomendation for an exhaust kit for an
>F150?  I'm looking for a dual out for my new 2000 F150 5.4.  Looking at
>the prices tonight for a borla cat back suprised me as to how much they
>were, but I was wondering if there are other kits that are good quality.
>I'm looking for something that will be relativly quiet during idle, and
>will let you know there is a V8 under the hood when under heavy
>acceleration.

You may want to look at Gibson.  They're cheaper than Borla, have a
lifetime warranty, and have the sound you're looking for.


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From: "dixieboy1" <dixieboy1 email.msn.com>
Subject: F150 Dual Exhaust - Me Too
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 07:51:04 -0400


  Hi All,

  What a great newsgroup for us Ford Owners.  Thanks for all the hard work by all involved to get it up and keep it running.

  I too am looking for a nice dual exhaust system for my 2000 F150 5.4 Truck so you guys that have already added this option, let us know what's best.

  Thanks,

  BigMike



>Subject: Exhaust
>From: Sandman <sandmanx pdq.net>

>Does anybody on the list have a recomendation for an exhaust kit for an
>F150?  I'm looking for a dual out for my new 2000 F150 5.4.  Looking at
>the prices tonight for a borla cat back suprised me as to how much they
>were, but I was wondering if there are other kits that are good quality.
>I'm looking for something that will be relativly quiet during idle, and
>will let you know there is a V8 under the hood when under heavy
>acceleration.




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From: "Runyon, Charlie" <runyonc FTSCPAC.NAVY.MIL>
Subject: Re: Exhaust
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:24:46 -0700

try the flow master system---sounds great and it may be what your looking
for.

Charlie Runyon
Code-213PH
FTSCPAC-DET Pearl Harbor
808-473-0032

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> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 7:56 PM
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> Does anybody on the list have a recomendation for an exhaust kit for an
> F150?  I'm looking for a dual out for my new 2000 F150 5.4.  Looking at
> the prices tonight for a borla cat back suprised me as to how much they
> were, but I was wondering if there are other kits that are good quality.
> I'm looking for something that will be relativly quiet during idle, and
> will let you know there is a V8 under the hood when under heavy
> acceleration.
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From: "Chris B." <hamachiboy mediaone.net>
Subject: Re: Exhaust
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:34:19 -0700

I'm using the Flowmaster cat back muffler system on my 2000 F150, 5.4.  This
is the dual outlet on either side of the truck system, 17-226 I believe is
the Flowmaster part #. It's not a stainless steel setup, although the tips
on either side are. Installation went very well.  Everything fit as it was
supposed too.  All the hangers were right there.  Sound is like what you
described you are looking for, nice tone in the lower RPM range, really
wakes up when you step on it.  Nothing too obnoxious though.  I believe the
system is a little louder than the Gibson.  I'd recommend it.

Chris B.



> Does anybody on the list have a recomendation for an exhaust kit for an
> F150?  I'm looking for a dual out for my new 2000 F150 5.4.  Looking at
> the prices tonight for a borla cat back suprised me as to how much they
> were, but I was wondering if there are other kits that are good quality.
> I'm looking for something that will be relativly quiet during idle, and
> will let you know there is a V8 under the hood when under heavy
> acceleration.
>
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Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 23:47:18 -0400
From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: ADMIN: Tech Article added to web site

Tech Article Added to the web site:

- Installing a Mid-60's Mustang Tank In A 1953 F-100
 By John Niolon

Its a very good article with photos.  John did a great
job.  Check it out:

<a href="http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html>www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html</a>

Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts


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From: "Joel Michael Sturm" <jsturm home.com>
Subject: Weird Rattle
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 20:14:54 -0400

Hi,

I have a '97 F-150 with the 4.2, 2wd, automatic.

Lately, when just starting up in first, or doddling around in second, I get
a cheap sounding cheap metal rattle. I must have my foot on the accelerator
for this to happen.

I've rubber-malleted everything under the truck and found nothing.

If I just race the truck in neutral, it sounds fine. But if I drive it in D
or rev it in Drive with my foot on the brake, it rattles.

What can it be? Catcon? Muffler, some linkage problem?

Thanks in advance for the help.



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