This is what I am looking for in an exhaust for my truck. Cat-back (have ruled out true dual - $$$$) system, single in (2.5") and dual out (?.?") with chrome or stainless tips. I have priced a Flowmaster system ($300 US) and a Borla system ($950 CN) and have ruled out the Borla due to cost. The Flowmaster comes in only a 40 series muffler and I am concerned with loudness of the exhaust during my road trips and driving around the city. I want a nice "Mustang" sound but not monster truck loud that was why I was looking at the Borla till the price hit me. Any help and past experience would be greatly appreciated. Any sound bits would be very helpful as well.

Have Fun & Keep on Truckin'
Dean

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1994 F-150 XLT Supercab, Long Box, 302 EFI, Automatic, Royal Blue in and out, Captain Chairs. Chrome Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 105S 235/75R15 (Summer), OEM Aluminum Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 108S (Winter), Lightly Tinted, Soft Tonneau Cover, Ford Receiver Hitch Cover & Lock, Alpine CDM-7829 Head Unit, PPI 4800 Amplifier, Kicker 10" Solo Baric Sub with Custom Box and Kicker Impulse 6.5 Mid & Tweets.

 

Izzy:
The Flowmaster Force II kit does not come witha 40 series muffler. It comes only with a 50 series muffler. Please click on the attached link for details. It won't be too loud. https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000380.html

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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, SuperCab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Window tint, projector headlight & slotted tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, Linex spray-in bedliner, an ARE LSII lid,and a Flowmaster cat-back exhaust kit.
Wish list: K&N FIPK, Belltech 3/4 drop, Belltech or Helwig sway bars, SuperChip, and a front bumper cover with driving lights.
Check out more pics at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/f150.html




[This message has been edited by selva1 (edited 04-14-2000).]

 

IzzyEddy,

Get a Midas performance muffler !!!

I have one, it's single in, dual out, and doesn't seem to be very popular with the rest of the F150 onliners. I've had the Gibson super truck on my previous '97, a Gibson side swept on my current '99, and finally settled for the Midas. It has a rumble between the two Gibsons that I just mentioned, and it won't rape your wallet.

-Kindest regards

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1999 F150 4x4, wedgewood blue, 5.4l auto, Manick brush guard, Duraliner, KC Hilites, surf rod holders, tinted windows, K&N air filter without airbox, Velocity air intake tube, Midas Performance muffler with dual pipes, toolbox, Uniden CB with whip and now, enjoying a new reprieve on life with a 2000 series 5.4L (swapped engine due to Piston Slap). Will be Superchipped shortly...

 

IzzyEddy, when I read your post I saw the same requirements that I told my exhaust installer; $$, concern over loudness during road trips and around the city, Mustang (I specified the GT)sound.

Here's what I ended up with... Single 2.5" in, single 3" out through 3" pipe exiting in the stock location with a 3.5"x12" chrome tip. The muffler is the 50-series Flowmaster with 'deltaflow' technology.

It produces a nice deep 'burble' at idle, roars under hard acceleration and turns into a barely perceptible low hum at cruising speed.

I had first priced dual systems from a number of companies - this setup only cost me $145.00-out-the-door. I saved enough for other goodies!!

Hope this helps ya,
Tom in Tacoma

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1998 F150 XLT S/C 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS, 4X2, Moonlight Blue, all the factory bells & whistles except for leather seats.

• Lund Deflector
• Lund Premier Tonneau Cover
• K&N Filter
• Body-color painted Throttle Cover
• Blue wire-looms
• Pentaliner S/R
• Window tint
• Ford side-steps
• Infiniti component speakers - front
• Polk Audio speakers - back
• Superchip (OH YEAH!!)
• Flowmaster 50 Series 'Delta-Flow' w/ 3" pipe
• Clear turn signal lenses
  
• Next up - billet grill.

Tom in Tacoma

(Washington not Toyota)
Go check out http://communities.msn.com/SS97FordsPics for the second best website for F150's

 

selva1 - I was looking for the side exit for mine. I have a tendency to back into piles of snow during the winter months and I don't really like the look. I like the side exit much better. I called Summit Racing for a price on the Borla and noticed on the opposite page that there was a Flowmaster, I asked the guy if that system had dual tails and he said no. So I asked him if Flowmaster had a system with dual tails and he told me yes and that it came with a 40 series muffler. He didn't say what system series is was but the cost was about $300 US.

Have Fun & Keep on Truckin'
Dean

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1994 F-150 XLT Supercab, Long Box, 302 EFI, Automatic, Royal Blue in and out, Captain Chairs. Chrome Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 105S 235/75R15 (Summer), OEM Aluminum Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 108S (Winter), Lightly Tinted, Soft Tonneau Cover, Ford Receiver Hitch Cover & Lock, Alpine CDM-7829 Head Unit, PPI 4800 Amplifier, Kicker 10" Solo Baric Sub with Custom Box and Kicker Impulse 6.5 Mid & Tweets.

 

All Flowmaster kits for the 97' up F150 are "Force II", regardless of exit configuration. Force II for this particular application is always a 50 series. A 40 series in a Ford F-150 kit would be called American Thunder, which Flowmaster does not currently make. Your Summitt rep is mistaken. Believe me, if it were available with a 40, I would have bought it.

 

Summit has Borla single in dual out for 559.00 with free shipping. Installed on mine and works out great.

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1998 ext cab 4x4 4.6 auto
K&N Gen11, Superchip, fiberglass tonneau cover
Bola cat-back exhaust

 

This is for a '94 F150 and I am not sure what type (Force or Thunder) of system the guy was talking about. I just asked him if they had one that exited on the side and had dual tails and that it was he said. I have the part number somewhere, I'll have to search for it again. Too many papers and not enough room for them all.

Have Fun & Keep on Truckin'
Dean

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1994 F-150 XLT Supercab, Long Box, 302 EFI, Automatic, Royal Blue in and out, Captain Chairs. Chrome Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 105S 235/75R15 (Summer), OEM Aluminum Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 108S (Winter), Lightly Tinted, Soft Tonneau Cover, Ford Receiver Hitch Cover & Lock, Alpine CDM-7829 Head Unit, PPI 4800 Amplifier, Kicker 10" Solo Baric Sub with Custom Box and Kicker Impulse 6.5 Mid & Tweets.

 

Part number is FLO-17221 for the exhaust that the guy quoted me the cost on. $305 US.

Have Fun & Keep on Truckin'
Dean

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1994 F-150 XLT Supercab, Long Box, 302 EFI, Automatic, Royal Blue in and out, Captain Chairs. Chrome Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 105S 235/75R15 (Summer), OEM Aluminum Rims 15x8's, Michelin LTX M/S 108S (Winter), Lightly Tinted, Soft Tonneau Cover, Ford Receiver Hitch Cover & Lock, Alpine CDM-7829 Head Unit, PPI 4800 Amplifier, Kicker 10" Solo Baric Sub with Custom Box and Kicker Impulse 6.5 Mid & Tweets.

 

i have a flowmaster 40 , and yes , it is loud ,but i got used to it. it has an agressive sound. i wanted the musatng sound too , but the 40 is louder , cant even hear the stangs when they are next to my truck.
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99 silver frost
sport package
ventvisor window shades , and bug deflector ,
K&N filter , flowmaster 40 series (single in , dual out).

 

I have the 40 series Flowmaster with single in a dual outlet. I love it. You can listen to it here and let me know what you think: http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav

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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black (I come alive at night), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighting machine: JBA headers, superchip, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 04-27-2000).]

 

Mudder, sounds pretty good to me. What about hum or harmonics at freeway speed?


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Wedgewood blue Lariot Supercrew on order.

 

When I purchased my truck, it had no muffler with a y pipe and two Supertrap tips that exited right in front of the rear wheels. It sounded mean as H#LL!!!! It had a real throaty higher pitched Mustang sound but, definatley louder than Mustangs. Yes it was very fun to play with especially when a rice rocket or sports car pulled up on the passenger side. However the droan in the cab was more than I or my passengers sitting in the ext-cab could bear any longer. It wasn't too bad until you just wanted some peace and quiet. You can only immagine how loud it was with a load on the motor like when I pull a 20 foot bass boat. After 5 hours of listening to it, I could still hear it the next morning. Then last Friday I took it to a local good ol' boy here in town and had 2.5" straight pipe duals with a y after the cat ran out the rear for with 3" by 18" long chrome tips for $168 with tax. Now I could have the peace and quiet except for the 305 70 16 Goodyear Mud Terrains that like to roar a little. Not nearly as loud as Super Swampers though. Now my truck has a deep throaty rumble instead of a higher pitched one. I cannot hear it in the cab at all either. It sounds awesome and I wdon't think that I will ever put another muffler on any truck that I own. Just my two cents.


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1997 F-150,XLT, Ext-Cab, 4x4, ORP, 2.5" Straight Pipe Dual Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Clarion CD-Player, Oval Taillght Covers, Carbon Fiber Bug Shield, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Cobra CB, Mickey Thompson 16x8 Challenger Wheels, 305 70 R16 Goodyear Mud Terrains

 

mrm1951,

thanks. I like the sound it makes, doesn't bother me at all. The hum is nice when crusin, kinda soft.

 

I have the 40 series flowmaster and it sounds great!
Hey Mudder, your sound wave is what inspired my install. Thanks great job!!
Some of the guys at work have compared the sound to the GT mustang. A couple of them(Chevy owners) kept bugging me to " turn her loose" lets see what it's got. After a couple of months of this, I did just that. The next day all they could say was "surprised me". I asked how loud the Flowmaster was, and they said " mostly what we heard was the roar under the hood" .

Have fun and Good Luck!!

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2000 F-150 XLT Supercab 4x2. Bright red clearcoat w/gold two tone.5.4L, 3.55LS, class III towing, keyless entry, overhead console and captain chairs.
Ford bug shield and vent shades, Ford(duraliner)bedliner, Extang Black Max soft tonneau, Westin platinum SS nerf bars. Hellwig rear sway bar, Flowmaster 2 chamber dual out the sides catback, Airaid FIPK, Superchip