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Jim, i have seen an increase in my mileage and horsepower with both. When i was stock, i was averaging about 10-12 mpg. Now i am pushing in upwards of 15-16, which i am very thankful. I am hoping it continues to increase. I have the same set up as u, with the exception of the exhaust. I paid $475 for my exhaust and i am very happy with it. I was so set on buying the Banks Monster Exhaust, but i didnt like the fact it ONLY had a 3 1/2 Dp for the system and i felt it was over priced, even tho it was less than other Stainless steel systems. I would not change a thing. If you want, u can see pictures of my exhaust on my gallery.
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PwerStroke99,
Is that mileage empty or pulling that travel trailer I saw in one of your pics? What size tires are you running? How many miles do you have on your truck now? I have 50k.
Well, the Ford dealer just called and they found the problem on my truck, it was a bad fuel pressure regulator. My cost is $106. Not bad IF this fixes the problem.
Jim
Is that mileage empty or pulling that travel trailer I saw in one of your pics? What size tires are you running? How many miles do you have on your truck now? I have 50k.
Well, the Ford dealer just called and they found the problem on my truck, it was a bad fuel pressure regulator. My cost is $106. Not bad IF this fixes the problem.
Jim
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Originally posted by PwerStroke99
... i have seen an increase in my mileage and horsepower with both. When i was stock, i was averaging about 10-12 mpg. Now i am pushing in upwards of 15-16, which i am very thankful. I am hoping it continues to increase. .
... i have seen an increase in my mileage and horsepower with both. When i was stock, i was averaging about 10-12 mpg. Now i am pushing in upwards of 15-16, which i am very thankful. I am hoping it continues to increase. .
Also, I've heard guys complain that they lost low-end torque with the 4" downpipe. Have you seen this?
Jim
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PwerStroke99,
I'm at a crossroad here, can't decide whether to buy the 4" exhaust (remember I have a magnaflow muffler and no cat now) or upgrade my SCMT to the tri-mode model. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jim
I'm at a crossroad here, can't decide whether to buy the 4" exhaust (remember I have a magnaflow muffler and no cat now) or upgrade my SCMT to the tri-mode model. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jim
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Originally posted by jwillson4
I've heard guys complain that they lost low-end torque with the 4" downpipe. Have you seen this?
I've heard guys complain that they lost low-end torque with the 4" downpipe. Have you seen this?
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Originally posted by PwerStroke99
If you want, u can see pictures of my exhaust on my gallery.
If you want, u can see pictures of my exhaust on my gallery.
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Stan, i got my Exhaust at Innovative Truck Products. Also, i got the band clamos at NAPA. They are the way to go. They seal better and u are able to take the exhaust apart without the joints being crimped. when i saw them, i wasnt going to put any other exhaust clamp on that system. I paid $475 for the aluminized system. Well worth the money and an easy install. Make sure u have a SAWZALL for the removal of the old system
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ITP has exhaust systems for the X at attractive prices, but I am willing to support Ken's business if his prices are in line. After all, this forum is more than a little work to keep up with and costs some bucks as well. Now, speaking of exhaust systems, last week Ken wrote, "We've got exhausts as well for a lot less than Banks and we're about to announce a major price drop early next week."
Ken, I just took a look at your website and the prices are the same as last week as far as I can tell. Are you planning to start that sale soon?
Thanks! Stan
Ken, I just took a look at your website and the prices are the same as last week as far as I can tell. Are you planning to start that sale soon?
Thanks! Stan
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The alumized exhausts were added last week. They were previously about $150-200 higher. Downpipe prices are lower too.
They're already been lowered (lower than the previously mentioned site), I just didn't get a chance to announce them ----- been really busy. I have a bunch of systems sitting in boxes waiting to roll out the door so if anyone wants photos let me know!
They're already been lowered (lower than the previously mentioned site), I just didn't get a chance to announce them ----- been really busy. I have a bunch of systems sitting in boxes waiting to roll out the door so if anyone wants photos let me know!
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Yes, all hangers and clamps. Contact me directly with further questions at 770-806-1955 during business hourse, I'm starting to sound like a catalog and its not appropriate for me continue to do so here.
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Hi
I have read a couple times on this forum that the 2001 has a 4" exhaust system. I went under my truck and measured with a caliper, my truck is still all stock and it has 3" down pipe and exhaust all the way back with no Cat. but a elephant for a muffler.
Who has a stock 4" exhaust?
I have read a couple times on this forum that the 2001 has a 4" exhaust system. I went under my truck and measured with a caliper, my truck is still all stock and it has 3" down pipe and exhaust all the way back with no Cat. but a elephant for a muffler.
Who has a stock 4" exhaust?
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Originally posted by citro
Hi
I have read a couple times on this forum that the 2001 has a 4" exhaust system. I went under my truck and measured with a caliper, my truck is still all stock and it has 3" down pipe and exhaust all the way back with no Cat. but a elephant for a muffler.
Who has a stock 4" exhaust?
Hi
I have read a couple times on this forum that the 2001 has a 4" exhaust system. I went under my truck and measured with a caliper, my truck is still all stock and it has 3" down pipe and exhaust all the way back with no Cat. but a elephant for a muffler.
Who has a stock 4" exhaust?
My '01 didn't have a stock 4" exhaust.........