QuadVan says AFE is worth the upgrade. They actually dyno tested it on a van.
Skip the Gibson headers. They are too short. If you want headers, go with Banks. Otherwise you are better off with just a cat-back system. Gibson headers will reduce low-end torque.
I was looking at the exhaust system. No headers right now. I may go that route since the issue with the studs, but not right now...
Still suggest Banks over Gibson though? Is there a Magnaflow system available?
Still suggest Banks over Gibson though? Is there a Magnaflow system available?
For Cat-back I don't see any real advantage with Banks. I had a MagnaFlow on my last van (5.8L) and my brother has it on his Expedition. It was a good improvement on both rigs.
I found the part # for the flowmaster muffler 537073 installed at Howards Muffler in Victorville CA Howard does excellent work. the rest of the system is stock.
The K and N filter # 092621 E 0945 at Autozone
Still suggest Banks over Gibson though? Is there a Magnaflow system available?
For Cat-back I don't see any real advantage with Banks. I had a MagnaFlow on my last van (5.8L) and my brother has it on his Expedition. It was a good improvement on both rigs.
Any chance you might have a part number for the system?
Still suggest Banks over Gibson though? Is there a Magnaflow system available?
For Cat-back I don't see any real advantage with Banks. I had a MagnaFlow on my last van (5.8L) and my brother has it on his Expedition. It was a good improvement on both rigs.
Any chance you might have a part number for the system?
On the van, I went the the Motorhome muffler. I'm not sure which version went on the Expy.
On both, it was kinda loud at first, but mellowed out after about 1,000 miles.
That is some nice clean work. Is it ceramic coated?
THe Y-pipe is a good upgrade.
I did the Banks setup, but did not remove the cat. It isn't a restriction, and I like being to breath clean air when I'm using the van for stationary power (which is a lot.... it's quieter than the generator), or using it for climate control in the van when parked.
WOW! Super clean work and great attention to detail. I've been told a few times that a custom exhaust is better and cheaper than a pre-made one from someone like Magnaflow, etc...
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