Gibson cat back?
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02-21-2001, 02:17 AM
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Gibson cat back?
For those of you that have made this mod, did you notice a difference in performance?
low end? high end? The wife doesnt want anything loud.(of course if it were left up to me, Id put headers and a flowmaster on it!
Oh yea, how do yall make the smily face with the big teeth?? Cant figure that one out.
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low end? high end? The wife doesnt want anything loud.(of course if it were left up to me, Id put headers and a flowmaster on it!
Oh yea, how do yall make the smily face with the big teeth?? Cant figure that one out.
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#2
02-21-2001, 10:06 AM
Skank Dog-
Recently, a number of us have installed the Gibson Swept Side onto our Expys. I replaced a Jardine catback with the Gibson, and it was the best move I ever made. No low-end loss, no interior drone (heck, just a hair about stock), and noticable performance gains. Very worthwhile upgrade.
You can get it from truckperformance.com for $270, or $420 for stainless steel.
Good luck with your selection...
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MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
Recently, a number of us have installed the Gibson Swept Side onto our Expys. I replaced a Jardine catback with the Gibson, and it was the best move I ever made. No low-end loss, no interior drone (heck, just a hair about stock), and noticable performance gains. Very worthwhile upgrade.
You can get it from truckperformance.com for $270, or $420 for stainless steel.
Good luck with your selection...
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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter
MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
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02-21-2001, 10:27 PM
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I'm another one. I had the FIPK and Superchip already so I can't speak for the raw difference in just the Gibson. I also didn't reset the computer when I installed but I feel like I'm feeling more power now after about 1500 miles.
The sound is great. Click on the link in my sig at the bottom. I threw together a little page that has very little but I do have links to 2 recordings of the exhaust. Keep in mind, and tell your wife, the one right next to the tailpipe, is "right at the tailpipe" and it really sounds louder than it really is. It sounds like what you would remember and old big block sounding like. Heck, it sounds like a V8.
Also, you can click on the Gibson in my sig for a piture (a bad one) of how the tailpipe exits. It looks good. The tip is the same 304 polished stainless whether you get S/S or aluminized.
Look at some of my post in Computer chips too. I've seen pretty nice MPG gains too. That's partly due to easier driving but I couldn't do it before. Worst case now, with no change in driving from before and I'm still getting 1.5 to 2 MPG better.
Oh, the
is easy, colon and upper case D. Click on "Smiles Legend" on the left when you're posting or editing and you'll get all of them 
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[This message has been edited by FamilyRide (edited 02-21-2001).]
The sound is great. Click on the link in my sig at the bottom. I threw together a little page that has very little but I do have links to 2 recordings of the exhaust. Keep in mind, and tell your wife, the one right next to the tailpipe, is "right at the tailpipe" and it really sounds louder than it really is. It sounds like what you would remember and old big block sounding like. Heck, it sounds like a V8.
Also, you can click on the Gibson in my sig for a piture (a bad one) of how the tailpipe exits. It looks good. The tip is the same 304 polished stainless whether you get S/S or aluminized.
Look at some of my post in Computer chips too. I've seen pretty nice MPG gains too. That's partly due to easier driving but I couldn't do it before. Worst case now, with no change in driving from before and I'm still getting 1.5 to 2 MPG better.
Oh, the
is easy, colon and upper case D. Click on "Smiles Legend" on the left when you're posting or editing and you'll get all of them ------------------
2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2
- Estate Green
- 5.4 ltr
- 3:55 LS rear
- Superchip!
- Airaid FIPK
- Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
- Tow Package
- Rear Load Leveling
- Moonroof
- Century Child Seat!
- Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar ordered
- Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered
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[This message has been edited by FamilyRide (edited 02-21-2001).]
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02-22-2001, 07:00 PM
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FAMILYRIDE-Dang, yours sounds GOOD!!! Ive got to stop reading this board, cause now its off for more mods!!! I cant seem to stop. But damn, aint it fun!!??
Thanks for the help on the smiley faces! If your ever in the Tyler area give us a buzz....Id like to run ya! email is, studduck66@aol.com
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I cant seem to stop. But damn, aint it fun!!?? Thanks for the help on the smiley faces! If your ever in the Tyler area give us a buzz....Id like to run ya!
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03-01-2001, 06:21 PM
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Sorry about the test. Hey what I wanted to know, were you able to remove the stock exhaust in one piece or did it have to be cut out. I have a Gibson 3.5" stainless tip in the meantime. It looks great but really want to do more. Saw a Borla on a Navigator. Looks good over stock but I don't really like the Borla tip. Looks hokey. And is it really noticeable inside or not. I hate mods that drive me nuts after awhile.
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03-01-2001, 09:22 PM
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I tried to remove it without cutting bu no go. I easily unclamped the headpipe and sprayed a litle WD-40 on it and let it sit overnight and it was loose as could be. However, the OEM clamp is so tight it leaves a major crimp so you have to cut some. Once you go into it knowing that and just cut it, it's a breeze. Look in Exhaust Systems for posts by me and several others about our installs. A lot of them around December and January.
I love the Swept Side
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I love the Swept Side
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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2
- Estate Green
- 5.4 ltr
- 3:55 LS rear
- Superchip!
- Airaid FIPK
- Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
- Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
- Tow Package
- Rear Load Leveling
- Moonroof
- Century Child Seat!
- Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered
-->Come share my Addiction<--
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#8
03-02-2001, 07:44 AM
Mine came off in one piece with alot of pounding.
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#9
03-02-2001, 08:25 PM
#10
03-03-2001, 06:40 PM
From Truckperformance.com, it was around $270 for the standard, and $420 for the stainless steel.
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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter
MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter
MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
#11
03-05-2001, 10:17 AM
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by droidlight:
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03-11-2001, 02:14 PM
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Ok fellas, thanks to all your replies, I ordered my gibson ss from truck performance yesterday!! WOO HOOO!! I think Ill have a local shop install it for me. Thanks for all the replies and esp. FAMILYRIDE-The sound bite got the best of me!!
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03-11-2001, 02:17 PM
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Cool. Glad it helped. Hmm, wonder if Gibson would consider a little commission for all the referals. Maybe donate S/S headers?
I think the Swept Side is just right for the Expy.
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Maybe donate S/S headers?I think the Swept Side is just right for the Expy.
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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2
- Estate Green
- 5.4 ltr
- 3:55 LS rear
- Superchip!
- Airaid FIPK
- Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
- Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
- Xenon Super White Headlights
- Tow Package
- Rear Load Leveling
- Moonroof
- Century Child Seat!
- Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered
-->Come share my Addiction<--