F-150 Exaust Question
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F-150 Exaust Question
I am new to this and I am learning as I go. I have a 97 Extended Cab with the 4.6L and what I need to know is if the exhaust for a 98-03 would work. I am looking at a Lightning look-a-like or one with the exit at the rear of the tire instead the fron like the original 97 was. Any comments on this would surely help.
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Sorry, I wasn't too clear. I bought the truck used and the person who had it, put a turn down on it and some nasty sounding muffler that is bugging me. What I am doing is looking at Bassani or Magnaflow or others and see what they have for my truck. I would like, if possible, put a Lighting look-a-like (dual pipes) which exits in front of the rear tire. But if I could, I wouldn't mind a single outlet but past the rear tire like the newer trucks. I think Ford began to put all the exhaust past the rear tire in 98 but I am not sure. What I like to know is if the exhaust from a later year truck (98-03) would fit the 97. also, what are the most widely used exhaust (stailess steel) for that year (97). Oh, I almost forgot, it is a 4.6L extended cab XLT. I hope this helps.
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Here are loads of exhaust systems for your year truck.
Exhaust Systems & Kits, Exhaust, 4.6L/281, F-150 PICKUP, FORD, 1997 - summitracing.com
If your looking for a mellow slightly louder than stock system a lightning style exhaust exiting in front of the RR wheel is not for you. A short exhaust like that will be fairly loud and allow harsh tones to come through and will be loud in the cab. I used to have a lightning style exhaust on my truck.
Your truck should have come with a stainless exhaust system from factory. An aluminized system will last a long time if you don't live in a harsh winter enviroment and don't do loads of short trips where the engine doesn't reach temp.
Exhaust Systems & Kits, Exhaust, 4.6L/281, F-150 PICKUP, FORD, 1997 - summitracing.com
If your looking for a mellow slightly louder than stock system a lightning style exhaust exiting in front of the RR wheel is not for you. A short exhaust like that will be fairly loud and allow harsh tones to come through and will be loud in the cab. I used to have a lightning style exhaust on my truck.
Your truck should have come with a stainless exhaust system from factory. An aluminized system will last a long time if you don't live in a harsh winter enviroment and don't do loads of short trips where the engine doesn't reach temp.
