hello all,

just wanted to introduce myself. i am new to the site.

i have a 2001 black eb expo: 5.4L, flowmaster dual-out, 20", entertainment system...that's about it.

i plan on getting an fipk...but haven't done my homework yet.

any suggestions? again, hello and thanks.

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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out (got a baby!)
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

Sounds like you got a pretty nice Expy. Any pics yet? Would love to see them.

And Welcome to the site.

Rob

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98 Green Eddie Baur Expedition 4x4, 5.4L
3.73 gears, Four corner LLS, tan leather
Modifications:
Stereo Attenna replaced with smaller one
Green Monochromatic Paint Job (EB trim and bumpers)
Billet grilles
18in Lexani chrome rims wrapped w/ Bridgetone Duellers H/P
MagnaFlow Dual Rear Exhaust
Air Force One Air intake
SuperChip
Lowered 1.5in all around (by Full Effect)
Front clear corner lenses
Two front/side windows tinted.
Stereo:
Alpine IVA-800 6" LCD monitor/receiver/cdplayer
Alpine 5755G Digital signal processor/cdplayer
Alpine 6 disk cd changer
Alpine NVA-N751 Navigation
Accele TV tuner w/ 2 diversity antennas mounted on each power quarter window
Accele Hi-Fi VCR custom installed in front console
Alpine 8081 digital alarm with paging system
Coming Attractions:
JL stealthbox
and possibly upgrading to 20in rims
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293835369

 

Welcome aboard. You'll find a lot of us on the Expy board are addicted to MODS. A good group and guys and girls around here. Enjoy!!!

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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)
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)
Ventshade Window Ventvisors (3/4/01)
Stull Billet Grill (4/21/01)
APC Clear Corners (4/21/01)

 

drcarrillo: thanks for the welcome. mine probably doesn't sound as good as yours does! i would love to put pics up but don't have the necessary hardware to do so. eventually i will, though.

how do you like the air force one?

i will keep posting.

again thanks.

B2


jmartinb: also, thank you for the welcome. i checked out the site for a couple of days before i registered. everyone is just so kind to each other except for a couple of notables. anyway, i was thinking of getting an airaid becasue it is made of the metal. how is it working for you?

thank you in advance .

B2

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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out (got a baby!)
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

drcarrillo:

i wanted to ask you one more thing. i don't know if you still are planning on getting a jl stealthbox. i was looking into getting one also, but do you think the new w7 may be better? do you know if they will have a stealthbox for the w7? i asked around for the stealthbox with the w6 10"...about $500. is that right?

thanks in advance.

B2

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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out (got a baby!)
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

Bling-Bling

Drop it like its hot... Hey how do you like your Flowmaster 70 series?? I am looking at doing that this weekend. Is it a dual out the rear setup? How is the interior cabin noise? Any input is really appreciated. Pics please.. As far as the JL stealthbox and MTX thunderform for our Expy's go. Don't do it. I tried both and returned them both. Now maybe I require a little more bass than some people but I think they both sounded very flat with no punch. I went with a Kicker Solobaric 12 in the kicker box. It is very small and really rocks the cabin. Of course I am pushing it 800Wx1 (Punch 800a2). Ubid.com is just to cheap.... I really think both the Stealthbox and Thunderform are highly overpriced for how they perform. I did not want to sacrifice any space and tried to go with them but I was just not satisfied. Here is a pic of the kicker.


Later




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2001 Black XLT 5.4L Expedition
Premium Sport Package
Grey Leather Seats



Mods:[list][*]18" Chrome Lightning SVT Wheels[*]285/60 R18 Yokohama AVS/ST Tires[*]Trenz Polished Billet Grill[*]PIAA 9007 Superwhite Headlights[*]PIAA 9006 Superwhite Fogs[*]Sony ES CDX-M750 Reciever[*]Sony 737 10 Disc CD Changer[*]MB Quart Front Components[*]Kicker SE-S12LZ Solobaric Sub and Box[*]Rockford Fosgate 800a2
800x1 Mono Sub amp

More on the way!

 

Your subwoofer looks hostile. How is it mounted?

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Laser Red,Eddie Bauer,4x4,5.4L,Loaded. Just stock for now but catching the fever!

 

2K1Expy:

hey thanks for the input. is it really that bad, the jl stealthbox? i was looking at 2 10" L7's, but is one 12" enough? options, options! i actually complimented your car in a previous post. i like it. as far as pics are going, i will have to do that at a later date, but will keep you guys posted.

the flowmaster is great. i ghot a 70 series because i have a newborn in the car. it is a single in, dual out muffler that isn't very loud. but you can tell that it is a flowmaster muffler. if you want something louder you can go with the 50 series.

by the way, have you done any homework on an intake system?

hope i helped and thanks for yours.
B2

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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out (got a baby!)
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

B2,

The AirForce One intake is great. Not only does it look good and sound awesome, but it also adds a few horses. I will try to take a pic later and post it. As far as the JL stealth box, you are correct in that it is approx. $500. However, I have heard mixed opinions. Some says it thumps pretty good and others say it isn't all that. Instead, this summer, I am probably going to be building a box to house 3 JLs (10w6 or 12w6) and an amp to run them. I am sure these babies will thump LOUD! I really wanted to keep all of my cargo area and make it look as stock as possible, but if I ever need the space, I can just take the box out. I also need to upgrade the speakers (MB Quart or Diamonds), but this will also have to wait. Keep us updated with your mods.

One more thing: What kind of rims are your 20"s and what size tire are you using? How is the ride with the lower profile tires?
Thanks in advance.

Robert

 

drcarrillo,

i too don't want to give up space (the limited space behind the 3rd seat). 2K1Expy got the L7 12". i hear that they take up little air space. hence, smaller box. will do more homework.

my 20" are the arelli bling-blings (wonder where i got my name). they sit on the goodyear 275/45. if you want to get an idea of what they look like, it is on a lighting on the cover of "sport truck" magazine. i think it is a may or june. socal had an article on its drop. anyway it has the same tires on it. i think i am looking into getting 285 later on.

anyway i got the 2001 lightning heads ands corners. just waiting to install it. i will update my signiture as soon as it is done.

also, what do you think about lowering the expo....any suggestions? i don't know much about shackles and hangers and the sort, so please don't bombard me with these terms.

thank you very much in advance.

B2



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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

BLiNg-bLinG

Welcome to the boards.

If you want to see pics of the Airaid, click on the link at the bottom of my sig.

I like the Airaid. I think AF1 would be only if you personally liked the look and the extra $$ was worth it. I like the look of the Airaid and here at the online store Roger sells them for the same as the K&N. Best price I've seen yet.

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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
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Clear Corners (installed then removed and reinstalled OEM's)
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!
• Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings recieved, wrong part number

-->Come share my Addiction<--

 

hey thanks familyride! i have read some of your posts so i already saw the pictures. are you pleased with the airaid? what is the ballpark figure on them?

B2

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2001 black eb expo
5.4L
20" on GY 275/40/20
70 series flowmaster cat-back dual-out
entertainment system-vhs,dvd,monitor

 

Roger sells them here at the online store for $199. I haven't found them less than $240 anywhere else.

And yes, I'm very pleased with it. To me the AF1 looks odd. I think it's the bend and shape of the tube, but I've only seen pictures. The Airaid looks great and it's solid!

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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
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Clear Corners (installed then removed and reinstalled OEM's)
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!
• Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings recieved, wrong part number

-->Come share my Addiction<--