What would YOU do?
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What would YOU do?
Hey guys,
Got a 97' F150 with stock exhaust and Stock Rims.
Right now I found a guy willing to sell me a set of 16 inch American Racing rims with tires (P255/70R16), for $250.
I'm also considering upgrading the exhaust system to something with a Magnaflow or Flowmaster.
So, throw out some opinions:
1) Good deal on the wheels?
2) Recommendations on the exhaust. I'm looking to spend up to $300 and am wondering if I that's about a going rate for local shops (Philly, PA).
Of course I'll also do some footwork to find prices, and shops, but I figured I'd check with you guys as well.
Thanks for any input!
Got a 97' F150 with stock exhaust and Stock Rims.
Right now I found a guy willing to sell me a set of 16 inch American Racing rims with tires (P255/70R16), for $250.
I'm also considering upgrading the exhaust system to something with a Magnaflow or Flowmaster.
So, throw out some opinions:
1) Good deal on the wheels?
2) Recommendations on the exhaust. I'm looking to spend up to $300 and am wondering if I that's about a going rate for local shops (Philly, PA).
Of course I'll also do some footwork to find prices, and shops, but I figured I'd check with you guys as well.
Thanks for any input!
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What engine is in it? That will make a difference in what exhaust is best. My v6 is just straight piped and it sounds pretty good. But I have always been a fan of glasspacks on a v8. Tires could be a good deal, it depends on what kind of tires and what kind of wear, and what kind of shape the rims are in. I personally like the AR rims, but not enough to upgrade from my stock rims.
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Magnaflow Resonator Tips
My 97 4.2L has 3.5"X22" 15 deg slash cut Magnaflow Stainless Resonator Tips. It souns great for a V6 (sets off car alarms) I bought a set for my dads truck for $69.80(thats 2 tips with shipping) so if you shop around you should be able to find them around that price. I bought mine from www.Paceparts.com but it looks like they raised their price quite a bit since April.
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust
I will look around for some lower priced ones.
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust
I will look around for some lower priced ones.
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Just found this kit:
eBay Motors: ford f150 dual exhaust with magnaflow stainless 87-07 (item 200269543337 end time Nov-06-08 09:35:48 PST)
Any good? Yea? Nay?
eBay Motors: ford f150 dual exhaust with magnaflow stainless 87-07 (item 200269543337 end time Nov-06-08 09:35:48 PST)
Any good? Yea? Nay?
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From: Indiana Cornfields
Wow my exhaust isn't real loud, but it has a nice rumble under 2500rpms. I think as long as the tread is good on the tires then its a pretty good deal.
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I like the magnaflow exhaust better, but you can't go wrong with either one. The deal on the wheels sound reasonable for the price.
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