FlagshipOne
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• Woodbridge, VA, USA |
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 Posted:9/17/2004 09:44 |
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Folks
I want to swap the stock exhaust from my 2000 Excursion for a dual aftermarket product. I originally wanted to go with the Flowmaster 40 (single in/dual out) straight back but the FM people are telling me that they dont make a system for a V10 gas model. A couple of the muffler shiops I contacted tell me that they can do it but it will take some custom work.
Mu question is: is this the way I want to go? or does someone have another suggestion.
Thanks for the help
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Texas4x4
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• Tyler, TX, USA |
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Posted:9/17/2004 14:40 |
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Prepare to have people try to talk you out of dual'ing your V10.
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:9/19/2004 08:02 |
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Not having a V10 I can't speak directly to it...
but in general....
It depends 
on what the size of your single stock system is versus what your dual system will be...
say if the stock single is 4 inches in diamater and you got to 2" duals your'e not going to help much
(other than get rid of the boat anchor restrictive stock muffler ) Which may be reason enough 
but EVERY gasser vehicle (save 1) I've ever done it to, benefitted from duals...
the only one that it really wouldn't have helped was a Jeep 5.9 limited that already had a flowmaster big exhaust on it stock - great sound and great performance already so I left it as is...
Hated selling that thing even with 130K miles it was still a good looking Jeep and a rocket 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:9/19/2004 17:18 |
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I've heard some folks say the V10 just doesn't sound "right" with dual exhaust. As far as having an exhaust system custom made, you'll probably find it's often cheaper, and leaves you with an installed system versus one yet to be installed (if you ordered one). |
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FlagshipOne
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• Woodbridge, VA, USA |
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Posted:9/20/2004 10:16 |
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I just heard the Gibson and I definitely like the Flowmaster better. if has to be custom then so be it. anyone had any experience with AA Speed and custom in woodbridge, va? thats probably where I will go.
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birdman127
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Posted:9/20/2004 19:04 |
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I am leaning at just a muffler since the V10 X has 3 inch stainless already. Now, If i can just find a muffler that sounds good outside but no harsh sounds inside and I'll buy it. You cant imagine how loud and crazy a muffler is till you tow a camper for a couple of hundred miles 
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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Posted:9/21/2004 19:33 |
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Ive got the Gibson Catback at 45's out the back...Ive got Turndown tips on them and they sound nice at idle and dont resonate too much pulling anything!! I think it sounds nice!!
Scott
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FlagshipOne
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• Woodbridge, VA, USA |
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Posted:9/23/2004 06:13 |
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| Quote: | | I am leaning at just a muffler since the V10 X has 3 inch stainless already. Now, If i can just find a muffler that sounds good outside but no harsh sounds inside and I'll buy it. You cant imagine how loud and crazy a muffler is till you tow a camper for a couple of hundred miles |
any reason why you are not planning on dual pipes? Just curious because someone recommended this route to me as well.
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:10/5/2004 05:42 |
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| Quote: | | any reason why you are not planning on dual pipes? |
Well...for one, it's a heck of a lot cheaper!
Buddy of mine has dual with FM70s on his Y2K V10. It sounds very nice.
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