Pictures of my "Over Kill" 3" exhaust sys. ( maybe)

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Jul 9, 2006 | 02:10 PM

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That looks great IMO. The only thing I would watch out for is the pipe on the left side that runs over the pumpkin. If you ever lower the truck make sure there is enough clearence between the two so they don't hit. I had this problem with the dual tips on mine and it smashed the pipe and split it.

Jul 9, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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Actually try me, I just got a quote last week about my exhaust system, just to replace my 2 flowmaster with Magnaflows, and redo the tailpipes would cost about $850. One muffler was $200 plus installation ($300). But since you bought the hot rod kit that is why it cost so much, mandrel bent 3" stainless steel tubing is expensive, and only high end fabrication shops have mandrel benders since the benders cost $30,000+ and up.

Since I got my outragely high price, I have been looking more towards doing it myself and using Moregrip's setup (post #134) as a go by.

Ok, here you go , Sw headers,$650.00, Magnaflow muff. $197.00 Magnaflow cats (59959) $115.00 ea.,Magnaflow rod builder kit (rb3) $515.85, Three clamps at about $8. ea.= $1501.85 total. You can save $50-$60 bux on this price , depends on where you buy the stuff.Also I have two 180* bends and one 4ft. piece of pipe left over. The only problem with doing it yourself is the welding. My brother in law has mig and a tig machines and we both have torches to work with.For me the welding was free.Hope this helps. Ron

Jul 9, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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Looks good man. With your SW headers did the drivers side point down a little bit or straight horizontal? Aere those the new short body ceramic magnaflows?

No, I don't think that the headers pointed down on the drivers side. I have some ball joint type connectors welded to the end of the collectors , so I might not have noticed. You get a little more play with them.I don't think that the headers fit as good as they could have. I had to modify the bolt that goes through the steering column, and ding in the pipe in that area a little , for clearance.The cats are the new metallic cats (59959) from Magnaflow.
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Jul 9, 2006 | 06:47 PM

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I wouldnt worry too much about your exhaust being to big. It just gives you room for an extreme setup! HEHE! Look good. Those Pacesetters are big in themselves. I think Im gonna have to switch to some Stainless Works or similar. The performance was great for the price but it looks like for my setup they are running to hot. They are coated also.

Thanks man.I'm not worried, I could have built them any size That I wanted, from an 1.5" to 4" .

Jul 9, 2006 | 06:49 PM

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your exhaust looks fantastic! good job

Thanks,if YOU like them I'm honored.

Ron

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:17 PM

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Just trying to pull some chains.

Dynoed the truck on Tues. Made an extra 14.6 hp and 12.1 ft.lbs. torque .Mind you, this is with the stock tune, and the stock restrictive air intake and paper filter.
Ron

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:28 PM

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Just trying to pull some chains.

Dynoed the truck on Tues. Made an extra 14.6 hp and 12.1 ft.lbs. torque .Mind you, this is with the stock tune, and the stock restrictive air intake and paper filter.
Ron

congrats on the gain, hows it feel?

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:39 PM

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Just trying to pull some chains.

Dynoed the truck on Tues. Made an extra 14.6 hp and 12.1 ft.lbs. torque .Mind you, this is with the stock tune, and the stock restrictive air intake and paper filter.
Ron

Sounds right.
You'll make bettter use of that system when your blower goes on.