Any bolt-on cat-back for '01 Sports?

[Silver X]

I know, I know, another exhaust question in here.....

My stock exhaust is mangled from a rear-end accident last year, and I'm tired of the annoying vibration against the floor since they "fixed" it. Does anyone besides Gibson make a bolt-on cat-back exhaust kit specifically for an '01+ 2dr Sport? I'm not too sure I like the tone of the Gibson, I think it needs to be lower. I want something low and mellow, but not loud and obnoxious. I would really like a 50 series Flowmaster, but I can't find a complete kit that I can just bolt on. The Morgan-tec sounds pretty good too, but same problem. If anyone knows where I can get a complete single outlet cat-back system, please list what brand it is, where you got it, and how much it lists for. Part numbers would help too if available.

I don't want an exhaust shop to put one on, because they use junk materials at the shops around here and charge way too much for decent stuff. I liked the sound of my custom exhaust on my Ranger, but it rusted out after only a year and I only drove it a few times....it wasn't worth the $300. I'd rather buy a quality kit for a little more and install it myself. At least it'll last. If I can't find anything else, I guess I'll get the Gibson stainless set-up and eventually change out the muffler if I don't like it.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Doug]

If all else fails you can try a flow master kit from a 00 sport on your truck. 00 and 01 are mechanically identical and the exhaust should work for you.

 

[Silver X]

Thanks Doug.
I hope so, but I couldn't find one on the Flowmaster site for any year SOHC Sport when I searched. They only list one for the 5.0L in their search. Do you know where I could order one or have a part number I could ask a vendor for? Nobody seems to know anything about Explorers unless I give them actual manufacturer part numbers. :fire:

 

[Silver X]

I went ahead and ordered the Gibson swept side cat-back in stainless steel. I can't wait to get something new on there. The buzzing and leaking exhaust is driving me nuts. Now I just need to get the timing chain tensioner fixed again and the check engine light diagnosed and I'll be happy...going in next week for that.

 

[Brian_B]

Keep us updated on how it turns out. Quality, installation, sound, etc. Thats the only "kit" I have seen for mine as well. These locals.....

I asked for a price quote for a single in dual out system with a flomaster 50 series (delta flow) on another vehicle. The price was sky high (over $300), but get this. He wanted to put a reverse "Y" pipe in and two glasspacks (not flows which they sell), then dual pipes.

 

[99stocksport]

Keep us updated on how it turns out. Quality, installation, sound, etc. Thats the only "kit" I have seen for mine as well. These locals.....

I asked for a price quote for a single in dual out system with a flomaster 50 series (delta flow) on another vehicle. The price was sky high (over $300), but get this. He wanted to put a reverse "Y" pipe in and two glasspacks (not flows which they sell), then dual pipes.

wow thats even confusing (sp) to read

 

[Silver X]

I didn't have any trouble following that, Brian.

I know Borla makes a cat-back for my Sport, but it retails for around $600. Its stainless steel with a lifetime warranty, but thats a little more than I want to spend. I can get 20% off, but its not worth the trouble. I've been waiting for over a year to buy some other things from Borla through our employee discount plan. I just gave up on them and decided not to bother our purchasing people with personal items....even though its one of our benefits.

I just found this Flowmaster cat-back a few minutes ago (noticed their ad as I was typing this reply): performancepeddler.com

Product ID: FLO17363
Category: Flowmaster-Cat Back Ford
Description: '97-'98 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC V6, Flanged Cat, 2/4 Wheel Drive, 2 and 4 Door, Incl. Hardware, Heat Shield, 2.25" Outlet, 50 Series SUV/Performance Muffler, Force II, SOS
Price: $259.92

(just found it for $230.99 at www.SummitRacing.com)

I wonder what the differences are between the '97-'98 and the '01 models are. May just need a little tweaking. Looks like it comes with the intermediate pipes for the 2dr and 4dr too. Wish I found this before I ordered my Gibson. I'd be willing to try to get it to fit. I wonder if I can change my order....hmm.

Damn, here's another available cat-back and its specific to the '00/'01, but unfortunately no pics to compare:
Magnaflow


Anyone know the differences between the '97-'01 4.0L SOHC exhausts?

 

[Brian_B]

I was not aware of the flomaster one at all. I wonder what the difference is. Mine is an 01 (4 door) so its similar to yours I would assume. The intermediate pipe is in the pic for mine.

My tailpipe exits directly out the back. I want mine out the side like that pic.

I went to the summit website. It lists the 4wd and 4 door as options, but only in those two years. Weird. thats a good price for aluminized (just not 50 series delta-flow). I suppose when I get caught up again I should contact flowmaster.

EDIT: Now I remember why I have not contacted them directly before. There is no E-mail address on the website just a phone. Being deaf has serious disadvantages.

You can contact us the following ways:

Flowmaster Mufflers Inc.
100 Stony Point Road, Ste 125
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Phone: (800) 544-4761
Fax: (707) 544-4784
Toll-free: (800) 544-4761

Anyone interested in calling them to find out why it only fits two years?

 

[gijoecam]

The differences between the '97-99 and the '99-01 Sport with the 4.0 SOHC is that for '97-98 and early '99, they used a dual inlet, single outlet muffler. The inlets had one flanged inlet and one slip-on.

For the '99 MY, they installed a y-pipe before the muffler on the Sport. AFAIK, the only difference between the '99 thru '01 Sport and the 4-doors is the length of that inlet pipe.

It was a royal PITA to find a quality aftermarket replacement for my muffler when it rotted out. I was able to get a Flowmaster 50 series Perfomance/SUV dual in, single out for $100 and have a shop do the install for $50.

 

[Interstate]

Hey guys, perhaps yall can help me. Does anyone make a cat back (or even a full kit) for an 02 sport? I've checked gibson, flowmaster, borla, magnaflow and summit only to find that there's nothing for my X...

 

[Silver X]

The '02 2dr Sport should use the same kit as the '01 2dr Sport. Gibson and Borla are the only one I've found who sell kits for us. I can't find the part number for the Borla kit, I wrote it down but lost it. I had to get it from their book that has all of their available parts, since it isn't found on their website.

 

[Interstate]

I'll check the books tomarrow at my dads shop...