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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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I am looking to put an exhaust on my 98 5.4L. I want it to sound a little throaty but nothing to loud. Just a mild rumble when i step on it. Any suggestions on what i should get, pipe size, muffler type and if anyone knows any sites that have some nice exhaust tips please post that.
I want to have a 2 tipped pipe exiting in the stock spot not dual exhaust.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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Gibson makes a pretty nice dual side exit exhaust. 3in pipe etc...


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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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I have the Flowmaster Force II catback and I love it - it has a single 3" pipe. Make sure you disconnect the battery for 1/2 hour after installing the new exhaust to allow the computer to reset itself and compensate for the less restrictive setup.

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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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My buddy has the Banks Power exhaust and I really like it a lot. It sounds and looks great with the dual tip. I wish they made it for my 03 Expy.

BigMattXXL, I installed a Gibson exhaust in my truck a month ago, do you think I should do the disconnect the battery thingy as well?

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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 06:02 AM
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BigMattXXL, I just put a Force II Catback on my Expy and love it. I disconnected the battery for thirty seconds and reset the computer (gages spiked). Do I need to disconnect it again for thirty minutes?

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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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Exhaust Question

Thanks guys,

Ill take it up to my muffler shop and have them install it. Do any of you know how much this will run?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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Did you ever figure out how resetting the computer change the sound of the exhaust? Do you think this is caused by a timing or mixture issue?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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I put on a Gibson single side out system. It sounds good and really helps breathing. If your going to put on an exhuast, you might as well put on a new intake too....
 
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After I installed my Gibson catback I emailed Gibson and asked them about resetting the computer and they said it was not neccessary. I wound up resetting it anyway after my intake mod, so I'm covered either way.
 
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The mech for our fleet vehicles went to a Ford school and he recommends doing a reset each winter and summer. Something about moving around the perimeters of the computer, to allow for the temp change. He also recommends the reset for all mods or repairs.
 
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