Gibson Headers and Exaust

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Oct 17, 2003 | 10:16 PM

Kworks

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Gibson Headers and Exaust

Has anyone had experience with Gibson exaust products? Just woundering about quality. Looking for Motor Home exaust up-grade.

Oct 18, 2003 | 08:56 AM

V10KLZZ71S

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I believe they sell Gibson at the online store here, MOTOR HAVEN, but do not know anyone that has used them.Do a search here and maybe you can find what you want.

GOOD LUCK, DARYL

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Oct 18, 2003 | 09:55 AM

bigdmizer

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I have a Gibson cat-back on my truck. Stainless steel high flow muffler. It has a good build quality, and fairly easy to install. The sound is nice, not too loud, but loud enough when you get on it. I would recommend one to a friend. I will be installing gibson headers next.

Oct 18, 2003 | 12:28 PM

Kworks

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Thanks for the replies Daryl and bigdmizer,
I've been looking at the Banks system for my motorhome and can't quite justify the cost. The Gibson exaust is a lot cheeper and I've already put the K&N intake on. Just trying to see if cutting over half the cost is worth it.

Oct 19, 2003 | 05:25 PM

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I'm not sure what an exhaust looks like on a motorhome. The Gibson headers are manifold replacement only. Meaning they use the stock Ford Y pipe. The Banks headers for the motorhome are different. They are long tube design(helps with scavaging) and utilize a free flowing Y pipe. I think the Banks would be a better choice. Buy a Gibson cat-back and Banks headers. Should save you a little over the whole Banks kit.

Oct 19, 2003 | 09:37 PM

Kworks

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Hi Thanks for the reply
Been checking on Gibsons site and they do make a complete exaust for motor homes from headers to exaust tip. The URL is http://www.gibsonperformance.com/motorhome.asp
This system is about half the cost of the Banks

Nov 1, 2003 | 12:29 AM

Clipper508

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Gibson CatBack

I installed a Gibson Cat Back system on my 26' Rexhall Class A motorhome chassis in June and have just returned from a 7500 mile cross country trip with it. The Gibson system does make a difference in climbing hills and passing. I have a B&M racing transmission temperature gauge in the dash and overall temps in transmission and engine were lower than previous trips. It also sounds better than the stock muffler and I gained about 1 to 1.5 miles per gallon. We averaged 10.1 mpg for the whole trip.

Ray