Truck Exhaust

bassbooger · 02-13-07, 09:29 AM

Has anybody on here ever hung their own truck exhaust? I need to replace my exhaust and am actually thinking of dualing it out. I can get a kit for around 200 bucks and this kit includes clamps and everything to hang it myself.

Has anybody on here ever done this? If so, do you recommend it, or should I just buy the kit and take it to a shop to weld it on?

dampeoples · 02-13-07, 10:43 AM

I'd recommend getting it welded on, I tried the clamp method once, getting it all to fit, and stop rattling was a pain! This was on a stock setup too!

I've now gained a few friends in the muffler business, but it's really not that much to get them to do the work, and it'll be there for life.

bassbooger · 02-13-07, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dampeoples

I'd recommend getting it welded on, I tried the clamp method once, getting it all to fit, and stop rattling was a pain! This was on a stock setup too!

I never thought about that. I will definitely take it to get it welded now. Thanks Sterling!!!

FlyRod · 02-13-07, 12:58 PM

It can be rather exhausting work...

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Bender · 02-13-07, 02:45 PM

I have used clamps and put exhaust kits on my cars before. "If" it is a good quality kit then all of mine fit really well. I think the stainless kit for my Scirocco was about $600 with a Borla muffler for 2 1/4" though.
I have been in many of the larger places that make aftermarket exhaust systems and some are cheap and some are good. You probably don't need stainless since rust isn't much of an issue there but you do want some good quality tubing that is .065" wall or so that is mandrel bent. I would suggest www.magnaflow.com or another quality company.
Let me know who makes the one you are looking at and I'll let you know if I have heard of them.

bassbooger · 02-13-07, 05:31 PM

I ordered mine this morning from jegs.com

It is one that they make themselves, doesn't match up to Flowmaster but I got what I can afford. Should be here thursday (weather permitting), so i can take it Friday and have it mounted.

Bender · 02-13-07, 05:42 PM

That is a good price and it looks pretty decent. .059" wall aluminized tubing should be just fine.

zooker · 02-14-07, 05:55 PM

i had my flow masters custom fitted on the gold truck.. the black truck it was done by a moron but it worked..

the trick is to get the splitter muffler-i like thrush warlock-have the muffler guy bend the pipe. my black truck had duals that were welded togather 6" at a time. it cost more then having the gold truck pipes bent. the most exspensive part is the chrome tips -$50-$75 each- the entire thing on the gold truck cost like $300-with warlock muffler-

zooker

bassbooger · 02-15-07, 11:55 AM

I hear ya Zook!! I bought the splitter muffler. In fact, it is sitting on my front porch right now waiting on me. I have already called the garage and they will weld it on for me for 80 bucks. That includes disposing of the old exhaust. Good thing I put in for a vacation day tomorrow or it would sit for a couple of months.

adamgambill · 02-15-07, 07:55 PM

What kind of truck- motor size? etc. Im always happy to meet another gearhead. Mines a 2000 Chevrolet with the 5.3LHO. Ive got short tubes, 3" dual flowmaster, cold air kit, free mods, etc. It sounds good and runs good.

02-13-07, 09:29 AM	#1
bassbooger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, NC Posts: 316	Truck Exhaust Has anybody on here ever hung their own truck exhaust? I need to replace my exhaust and am actually thinking of dualing it out. I can get a kit for around 200 bucks and this kit includes clamps and everything to hang it myself. Has anybody on here ever done this? If so, do you recommend it, or should I just buy the kit and take it to a shop to weld it on? __________________ cast, reel, cast!!! Repeat if necessary!! Dallas, NC

02-13-07, 10:43 AM	#2
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	I'd recommend getting it welded on, I tried the clamp method once, getting it all to fit, and stop rattling was a pain! This was on a stock setup too! I've now gained a few friends in the muffler business, but it's really not that much to get them to do the work, and it'll be there for life. __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

02-13-07, 05:31 PM	#6
bassbooger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, NC Posts: 316	I ordered mine this morning from jegs.com It is one that they make themselves, doesn't match up to Flowmaster but I got what I can afford. Should be here thursday (weather permitting), so i can take it Friday and have it mounted. __________________ cast, reel, cast!!! Repeat if necessary!! Dallas, NC

02-14-07, 05:55 PM	#8
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i had my flow masters custom fitted on the gold truck.. the black truck it was done by a moron but it worked.. the trick is to get the splitter muffler-i like thrush warlock-have the muffler guy bend the pipe. my black truck had duals that were welded togather 6" at a time. it cost more then having the gold truck pipes bent. the most exspensive part is the chrome tips -$50-$75 each- the entire thing on the gold truck cost like $300-with warlock muffler- zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-15-07, 11:55 AM	#9
bassbooger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, NC Posts: 316	I hear ya Zook!! I bought the splitter muffler. In fact, it is sitting on my front porch right now waiting on me. I have already called the garage and they will weld it on for me for 80 bucks. That includes disposing of the old exhaust. Good thing I put in for a vacation day tomorrow or it would sit for a couple of months. __________________ cast, reel, cast!!! Repeat if necessary!! Dallas, NC

02-13-07, 12:58 PM	#4
FlyRod BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,270	It can be rather exhausting work... FR Staff Comedian

02-13-07, 02:45 PM	#5
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have used clamps and put exhaust kits on my cars before. "If" it is a good quality kit then all of mine fit really well. I think the stainless kit for my Scirocco was about $600 with a Borla muffler for 2 1/4" though. I have been in many of the larger places that make aftermarket exhaust systems and some are cheap and some are good. You probably don't need stainless since rust isn't much of an issue there but you do want some good quality tubing that is .065" wall or so that is mandrel bent. I would suggest www.magnaflow.com or another quality company. Let me know who makes the one you are looking at and I'll let you know if I have heard of them.

02-13-07, 05:42 PM	#7
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	That is a good price and it looks pretty decent. .059" wall aluminized tubing should be just fine.

02-15-07, 07:55 PM	#10
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	What kind of truck- motor size? etc. Im always happy to meet another gearhead. Mines a 2000 Chevrolet with the 5.3LHO. Ive got short tubes, 3" dual flowmaster, cold air kit, free mods, etc. It sounds good and runs good. __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

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