New Exhaust Installed

[Abnmarine]

Spent 7 hours with a friend today installing Gibson headers and exhaust. I really thought it would have taken less time since we had access to all of the bolts on the manifolds. Had 3 studs break off in the heads so those had to be removed with an easy out. Luckily the threads remained good.

Used a plasma cutter to remove a couple of stubborn bolts on the Y-pipe. Then finished it up with new 3" stainless piping, muffler and a chrome tip. Sounds great and I could notice the improvement with the performance on the return drive home. Was driving 55 mph up a hill and accelerated to 65 mph and the tranny didn't need to down shift.

I'm pleased with the whole setup. Bought it back in December at CW and only paid $530 for it. The quality of the kit was very good with new bolts and hangers included. Just thought I'd share my review.

[DAN L]

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Originally Posted by Abnmarine Spent 7 hours with a friend today installing Gibson headers and exhaust. I really thought it would have taken less time since we had access to all of the bolts on the manifolds. Had 3 studs break off in the heads so those had to be removed with an easy out. Luckily the threads remained good. Used a plasma cutter to remove a couple of stubborn bolts on the Y-pipe. Then finished it up with new 3" stainless piping, muffler and a chrome tip. Sounds great and I could notice the improvement with the performance on the return drive home. Was driving 55 mph up a hill and accelerated to 65 mph and the tranny didn't need to down shift. I'm pleased with the whole setup. Bought it back in December at CW and only paid $530 for it. The quality of the kit was very good with new bolts and hangers included. Just thought I'd share my review.

what kinda chassis and engine do you have?

[Abnmarine]

Dan, it's the F53 with a V10. I'll update me signature to display this.

[DGShaffer]

This is a great post for us F53 owners

[JimM68]

What all did you get for $530?
Guessing just the Gibson headers and y-pipe?

[Abnmarine]

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Originally Posted by JimM68 What all did you get for $530? Guessing just the Gibson headers and y-pipe?

Actually the factory y pipe is the only item that is used. I got Gibson headers, muffler, all new 3" piping and a chrome tip. Everything was stainless steel.


Gibson Performance


Part# 956000S

Power System; Exhaust Kit; Stainless; Exits In Front of Rear Tire Passenger Side; w/EGR Fitting; Incl. Headers/Gaskets/Muffler/Pipes/Stainless Tip/Hangers/Clamps;

List Price: $2,074.92



Sell Price: $1,556.19

• 409L Stainless Header w/Heavy Duty Flanges
• 409L Stainless Heavy Gauge Mandrel Bent Tubing
• High Temp Steel Donut Gaskets w/Bevel Flanges
• Superflow™ Performance Stainless Muffler
• T-304 Polished Stainless Steel Tip
• Zinc Plated Hangers And Clamps
• Lifetime Limited Warranty