New Muffler/Exhaust System
#1
New Muffler/Exhaust System
Hey Y'all. I got a 99 dodge ram 1500 with a 360 magnum and I've been looking to get a new muffler for sound (and maybe a SMALL mpg boost). I've looked at some cheaper kits (I'm pretty broke), but I wondered if I could take a cheaper route. If I just bought a muffler, could I cut off the stock muffler, install the aftermarket one, and use all the stock piping thats there? I would have to clamp it on, and I know I can dump the exhaust right after the muffler, but I would prefer to use the stock piping before ( from the cat) and after the muffler (to the tip out the back of the truck). I realize an aftermarket muffler would be a lot shorter than the stock muffler, so would I have to just get a piece of exhaust tubing to patch the distance? Sorry, might seem like common sense stuff, but I'm young, and stupid, and like to ask questions. Thanks in advance. I dont know what I'd do without you good folk here on dodge forum.
#3
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#4
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#6
If it is all clamped together..... depends on who assembled it. Sometimes, they run those clamps pretty tight, and crimp the pipes. Only way to get those apart without cutting, is a torch. heat 'em up cherry red, and then twist and pull. Without heat, you won't get 'em without cutting them off. Of course, then you could just get a slightly longer pipe to take up the slack of what you cut out.......
#7
If it is all clamped together..... depends on who assembled it. Sometimes, they run those clamps pretty tight, and crimp the pipes. Only way to get those apart without cutting, is a torch. heat 'em up cherry red, and then twist and pull. Without heat, you won't get 'em without cutting them off. Of course, then you could just get a slightly longer pipe to take up the slack of what you cut out.......
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#9
Thanks Hey You, I did my exhaust tonight. Instead of wasting time with the clamps, I just used my sawzall and cut the stock muffler off, installed a thrush glasspack, and ran the piping just before the rear tire. Now I just need to get a tip to finish it off, it sounds so good. Best part was with the muffler, clamps, and extra piping it was only $48 out the door at advance auto. I decided not to use the stock tailpipe and just dumped it early and I think it sounds better that way,