gibson or flowmaster?

[alphabets13]

i've narrowed my search for a cat-back down to either the flowmaster #17169 or the gibson #19686. the gibson is only like $40 more in price so $$ is not a concern. which will give me more bang(hp) for my buck? thanks.

 

[94WhiteEB]

Gibson

 

[Hokie]

Which Flowmaster? Dad has the Gibson on his '98 Mounty (5.0L) and it is great! Not loud on the highway, plenty of deep rumble, and when he gets on it, you can tell there's a cat back on there! But, the good ole' 5.0 just sounds sweet regardless.

 

[alphabets13]

this is the link to the flowmaster. there is no pic, but it is the forceII:

http://www.driverfx.com/main/new_mmy_results.jsp?affID=DFX

 

[Hokie]

I believe the Force II uses a Delta 40. Which is a pretty daggum loud muffler IMO

 

[alphabets13]

ooh, that would not be good. i like a nice throaty sound but not anything too loud.

 

[biggs92EB]

I wouldnt imagine there is too much of a HP difference, i have the Flowmaster 40 and i love the sound but as far as HP...just sounds faster id say. engine runs cooler, about 1 mpg gallon better gas mileage. I would listen to the sound of each and choose from there. either way you cant go wrong

 

[biggs92EB]

yeah everyone says mine is loud as hell! But i cant here it inside very much at all. And i have never been pulled over for it, that says alot because where im from they pull you over for having a tow ball on your bumper.

 

[alphabets13]

I would listen to the sound of each and choose from there. either way you cant go wrong

how do i listen to each one first? is there somewhere i can download a clip?

 

[biggs92EB]

i'll bet there is a sound clip from each on this site. I have listened to one cant remember which though, maybe do a search? Im fairly new to the site and dont know how to use all of its resources, but i do know for a fact there are sound clips here

 

[Black Magic]

I like my Gibson, free flowing but not too loud. I almost wish it was a little louder.

 

[alphabets13]

i'm probably going with the gibson. also, black magic, i know you have the apten chip. what is involved when you put a chip in your x? do you then have to use a certain type of gas, like premium, and what else does it improve and/or change from just stock? thanks alot.

 

[huskyfan23]

Force II comes with a 50 Delta. I like really loud so I bought this kit and switched to a 40 N/D. I haven't heard any Gibson but I assume they're around the same.

 

[alphabets13]

what do you mean they seem about the same? that the 40 series is not as loud as the 50 and the gibson should be about equal to the gibson? thanks.

 

[huskyfan23]

40 is louder than the 50. I'm saying the Gibson you're looking at probably is about the same as the Flowmaster II with the 50.

 

[Texplorer]

I have the gibson cat-back on my 96 XLT and couldnt be happier. Its not loud at all except when you stomp on it. I think it sounds the best at anything over 2000 rpm. Under that and at highway speeds you cant hear it, but when you want to pass it comes alive.

 

[alphabets13]

yeah, the gibson sounds like the one for me. het tex, did you get the aluminized or ss? i'm leaning towards the alum.

 

[knightmoves1]

I have 2 questions:

1) Can anyone talk about performance, ie acceleration improvements ?

2) Can a 97 Sport be fitted with a Catback ?

Many thanks.

 

[Hokie]

Originally posted by knightmoves1
I have 2 questions:

1) Can anyone talk about performance, ie acceleration improvements ?

2) Can a 97 Sport be fitted with a Catback ?

Many thanks.

A catback in addtion with an intake is probably good for 15 hp and 10-15 ft-lbs.

A Sport can be fitted with a catback, but if you have a SOHC Gibson does not make a kit for our trucks If so I would've bought a Gibson in a heartbeat!

 

[Texplorer]

Originally posted by alphabets13
yeah, the gibson sounds like the one for me. het tex, did you get the aluminized or ss? i'm leaning towards the alum.

I got the aluminum cat-back with the side swept exit (I think thats what it was called). It comes out behind the passenger tire. I like that because I wont crush it while Im off-roading.