I would like to install my AT3030 myself on my 07 ram QC 5.7, i had a couple questions. The OE muffler is 30" give or take and the 3030 is 20" I plan on leaving my OE tailpipe/resonator at this time for ease of install and cost. I was thinking of getting a piece of 3" pipe long enough around 10-12" to make up the difference in length.What would be better to clamp with, band clamps or the other style ? I will make some hangers at work that will clamp to the pipe and i can adust the mounting points. I dont really have the cash at this time to get it installed at a shop and I enjoy fabricating things at work. Any and all ideas apprieciated thanks in advance.

 

sounds like you got a solid plan. personally i would only leave it clamped on temporarily until i could afford to get it welded on. there are special exhaust clamps that a lot of auto parts stores sell, probably be better off with those rather than some generic band clamps.

keep in mind though, you will probably spend nearly as much $ in clamps and extra pipe and hanger material as you would just getting it welded in. cost me $50 to get the muffler welded in, and that was with parts and labor.

 

Ya your right everything I need is adding up. I just want to get it on there so bad its drivin me nuts. Thanks for the insite and pics on my last two posts. Also Thank You for you service in the USMC. My good friend from Trade School is stationed at Camp Lejuene I really apprieciate what you guys do thanks...