for all you people that need some exhaust ideas, let me help you out here is my setup, I have been asked for a sound clip, so tommorow if you check I will add a video and sound clip of it.

True Dual, magnaflow x pipe, cat delete, dual flowmaster delta flow 40 series, gibson headers, and stage 8 locking fastners here are some pictures (the power is amazing, and I wish I could describe the sound)

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I like it a lot. Do you get a check engine light or sensors not ready on an OBDII test? How do you get away with that in California?

 

lol i dont.

i have a set of 02 extenders tricks the pcm. The theory is the front 2 02 sensors read the exhaust fumes and the 2nd set is supposed to get a "cleaner" reading, so if you just move those rear 02 sensors out a little bit, vouala (how do u spell that?) less backpressure and still the same fuel ratio....

 

Overall, how much did the set up cost you between parts and labor, and also, how much were you able to do yourself? I am considering on getting headers, but I've heard that a self install can be challenging and having a pro do it can be costly.

 

450$ for headers
12$ for collector flanges
27$ locking stage 8 collector bolts
100$ for downpipe
25$ for exhaust tubing,bent, and welded
0$ for 2 ol' flowmaster off my chevy
0$ custom tips

 

I haven't done it yet, but as I understand it, it's the front axle that makes it tough. Being 2wd, you and I should have less problems with it.

 

I did something similar I am running longtube headers truw dual 3" with H-Pipe. The only differance is that I have a 5.3L LSx motor, a 228/228 cam, and flowmasters

 

i cant justify mixing a chevy engine with a dodge lol....thats just me tho, what type of heads you running ?, i am doing the same exact thing, only x pipe on my silverado, 6.2/ls3 conv. 3inch long tube headers into xpipe.

 

Pretty good looking setup and interesting placement of the mufflers. I see that you included the X crossover - good move. Are you planning on coating or wrapping the headers and collecters or leave them exposed? Probably with the short headers it shouldn't matter much since the exhaust won't have a chance to cool much in that short distance. What size pipes are you using?

I like the locking stage 8 bolts, did you use them on the headers as well or just on the collectors? I would have considered using that type of fastener on my jeep if I'd heard of it a couple of years ago. I might still go for that since the manifold fasteners have a tendency to slowly loosen over time.

 

Can't wait to hear that sound clip.