Exhaust Specifications

[HuiDaddy]

hey guys hows it goin? well i have a bit of a dilema. for some strange reason, the upgrade bug just bit me again and i reeally want to get an exhaust kit for my car. i went to the Truck Performance Center website and they carry a gibson cat-back system for my '98 Explorer 5.0L and if you own a 5.0 explorer you would understand that it is nearly impossible to find any aftermarket equipment. i recently discovered the newly restocked explorerexpress.com. they offer a catback system, but they dont specify what brand it is and its just a bit too expensive. back to my original question. as i am searchin TruckPerformance's website, i come across the catback for my 5.0. but there are two options that basically i can choose from other than aluminum vs. stainless steel. my muffler is a dual inlet single outlet but i am jsut wonderin what the FLANGE thingy-ma bobber is refering to. its either a dual inlet 3 bolt FLANGE or a dual inlet slip FLANGE.. WHAT THE HECK IS A FLANGE??? someone un-confuse me. i reealy want to get this catback. i have only heard good things bout Gibson. thanks for your time


here's a link to the website.

http://www.truckperformance.com/cat...FORD&year=1998&model=EXPLORER&engine=302/5.0L

 

[JoeC5]

If I had a explorer with the 5.0 in it, I would buy a 2 chamber flowmaster bring it to a exhaust shop and have them custom bent the pipes for a rear exit like the borla system. But thats just me. Check this website out, i believe they are selling borla cat-back for the 5.0 for $250. Click on ford perfomance parts. Then on the top click on parts then Great Deals.

 

[rpenner54]

Dude, visit some muffler shops in your area. Tell them what they are looking for and they can probably put in a much better system for less cash. Plus they will custom bend and weld the pipes all together instead of this bolt together non-sense. Also if you don't like it you can go back and they can change it. Some shops will even mount up a muffler and let you listen before you buy.

 

[Bill Kemp]

Gotta agree with Ryan. Local shops usually can do a great job for less. If you plan on keeping youe X for ever the stainless system would be the way to go.
Me, I dont plan that far ahead.

 

[V8Pete]

I believe the Explorer Express system is a Magnaflow. The Gibson system has (1) 2 1/2" tailpipe; kinda dinky for a V8.

The Flowmaster setup cost me $250 installed.

Pete