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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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 Posted:7/29/2005 21:56 |
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Thanks guys. After reading what y'all have done to your EX's go me going. First were the back window struts. They're great. Then I ordered the hidden hitch. [it arrived today] and while I was at it, I ordered the Magnaflow turbo back stainless exhaust system It came Wednesday. I only ordered it on Monday. Super fast service. Now, all I have to do is get down and dirty and install all these good things. I'll keep y'all posted. 
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:7/29/2005 22:37 |
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Sounds like a very occupied weekend ahead of ya Mike 
I'm tearing into two transmissions Saturday morning upgrading the valve bodies then some electrical DIY's  
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2003 |
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• 138 posts |
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Posted:7/30/2005 13:35 |
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I have a question for those who have the monster exhaust. I was told by one ot the members who hasn't been around in a long time to not install the larger down pipe unless I install a power chip. [or reprogram the existing one.] I asked the people at Magnaflow yesterday about this and they said to go ahead and install the pipe because there should be no negative effects. The question I have is will I loose low end power with it?
On a different note I started the morning by installing a new wireless router for my computer. It works!!! 
Now, I have to go down and install the Hidden Hitch. Tomorrow, WE will install the exhaust. I won't attempt that by myself. 
cheers,
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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CHPMustang
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Posted:7/30/2005 13:56 |
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The 3.5" downpipe will drop EGT's some and help exhauist flow but the big 4" downpipe will cause some low end power power loss,the 4" performs best in the high RPM area combined with exhaust,intake system and bumped programming via chip or tuner.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2003 |
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• 138 posts |
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Posted:7/30/2005 14:16 |
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Okay, are you suggesting that I don't install the 4" downpipe? I do have a K&N air filter to decease the intake restriction. Will the low end drop be very obvious? It's not the greatest now. Power seems to come on later. Turbo lag? Not that it is a slouch, but I don't want to lose anything.
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:7/30/2005 14:30 |
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The items combined that changed our Excursion's attitude was the Programmer,Exhaust,K&N filter,Cold Air intake,AIH delete and Wicked Wheel.
I'm still running with the stock downpipe and don't see a need currently to upgrade as my EGT's are low,MPG is doing real good and overall performance is Excellent. 
To really open up the air intake is to upgrade to the AFE Stage2 filter system which in my opinion is numbero uno.
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2003 |
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• 138 posts |
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Posted:7/30/2005 15:41 |
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Bill,
Have you done any work on your trans [such as a shift kit] and/or torque converter? My big fear of using a programer is that the OEM torque converter is only good to about 750 lb. ft. Stock settings are supposed to be at 550 lb. ft.
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2003 |
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• 138 posts |
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Posted:7/30/2005 16:19 |
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The system I just purchased [and is still in the box] has 4" pipe all the way through with a 5" tip.
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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