I want to install a FIPK and exhaust. I'm looking for more acceleration and better gas mileage; the sound doesn't really matter since it has zero right now. (Not loud though, my stereo is more important.)

Airforce1 vs. K&N Gen II.?
Ravin Z55/33 SI/SI vs Gibson SS?
TIA, any performance opinions appreciated.




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2001 SuperCrew, Gen. II
**Dealer installed propane conversion. Delivery: Oct. 21
*Silver* XLT 4x4, 5.4L: power driver's seat, captain's chairs, lim. slip, skids, tow pack, cage, moonroof.
Additions:
-16x8" Galaxy Centerlines with 265/75/16 Big O all terrain XT's,
-Waag wheel to wheel nerf bars (black with chrome steps)
-Trenz billet grill
-Sprayed black rubberized undercoating on axles, etc.
-Ford locking gas cap
-Gray Husky liners, front & rear
-Black/chrome pedals
-Gray sprayed-in Inyati bedliner
-tinted windows
-Pioneer stereo/cd controller, Pioneer 12-disc changer, 4-channel Profile amp in parrallel runs 6 1/2" Infinity Kappa's in rear & stocks in front (will replace with components) & 6 1/2" Bazooka subwoofer
On order: 47 piece carbon fiber dash kit, bug deflector.
Future: Ravin exhaust, Airforce 1 FIPK, graphics, cap & rear Altezza lights when they come out

 

Short and sweet,

I have the Airaid and Gibson Swept Side, and Superchip. Love them all!!

Do searches on my ridiculouly long posts about the MPG and power gains I've seen. Mostly in Computer Chips and the 2 Exhaust forums.

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<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/Expy.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2</A>

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/Airaidfr.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Airaid FIPK</A><A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/GibExitFr1.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust</A>
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/CenturyChildSeat.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Century Child Seat!</A>

 

Well Femseadoo,

I have the Z33 with AF1 and Superchip now,
and it sounds nice, not too loud at all..
And performance has been fantastic, MPG has
been slightly improved, don't ask me how much
because I only go by eye/feel. I'm not
one to whip out my calc and start adding things up. All I know is that yes it's all Good!

Cheers!

Tweak


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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport
5.4L ORP s/c
Power everything
Ravin Z33 3" SI/SO Performance exhaust
Tinted windows
Vent Visors
Bug Deflector
Ford Duraliner
Ford Racing Shoulder Pads
Pant savers
Airforce One FIPK
Ford Duraliner

Next: Superchip, pulleys, TB spacers, Electronic supercharger.
Maybe a lift kit if I can know enough about them

 

Just installed the Air Force 1 on my truck and have gotten a noticable performance increase and the exhaust sound is vastly improved (more bass and muchless "airy" sounding). Installation was a piece of cake too. Too soon to see if it has helped MPG though.

97 F-150 XLT
4.6L V8
Custom Exhaust, graphics, and sound system.
Airforce 1 FIPK
Superchip coming 2-14-01
(that's all for now...)

 

Just installed the Gibson Swept Side and K&N FIPK today. Installation was a snap, instructions were good. Love the sound (not loud) and seat of the pant's feel. Went with this combo from past satisfaction with both company's products (the CARB exempts were a factor too). I don't hesitate to recommend this combo to anyone looking for a boost in performance and a nice mellow sound. I am completely satisfied with my purchases and the performance gained. I don't really expect to see any gain in MPG's as I'll probably drive it a tad more aggressively now negating any benefit I may have gained.


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2000 F-150 Lariat S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4L Bright Red/gold