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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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02-04 Explorer v8 question

I read that the new Explorer's v8 engine sounds good on hard acceleration. I am a sucker for loud engine revs. :-p... my 97 v6 sounds great too. Just a curious question. Thanx
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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My '04 XLT Sport with the 4.6L V8 sounds even better with a Flowmaster!!!

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Do you recommend the flowmaster? Is it available for 1997 XLT?
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Clint -

I've used Flowmasters on my '99 and '02 also. I like their sound but other people prefer something louder. One should be available for your '97 - call your local muffler shops there in OK and see who is a Flowmaster dealer.

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Thanks. And one more thing. Do they improve performance?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Clint -

I've always had them installed within a week of buying my Explorers, so I don't have a basis of comparison as far as mpg; throttle response seems a little better tho.

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