Exhaust thru the side of the bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

uncle_handsome · 02-25-2005, 01:50 AM

I'd like more ground clearance for my tailpipe and noticed on Jan 22, 2005 on "TRUCKS!" they had a Dodge Ram they were modifying called "Little Red Wagon." Stacey cut a hole out of the bed, just barely lower than the bed floor between the bumper and rear wheel. He also put in something in the hole so the exhaust was not "floating" through it. I missed that part of the show. Does anyone know what he did or products he used? Has anyone seen this before? If there are kits for this, how much do they cost?

ryanroo · 02-25-2005, 11:38 AM

ive seen him do that on several different shows... in my personal opinion its retarded, why cut a hole like that in perfectly good sheet metal, and i don't care for the looks of it. but if you like it by all means. im sure there are things i would do that everyone would think was retarded with a capital R. i would go look at the trucks website and see if you can find any info there. good luck
Ryan

Prerunner1982 · 02-25-2005, 12:42 PM

i have actually thought about doin this except infront of the wheel well.. if you want to see more trucks with them, check out some of the stadium/baja trucks.

8t5Silverado · 02-25-2005, 02:05 PM

I have the show taped, so I can check for you.

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8t5Silverado · 02-25-2005, 02:07 PM

http://www.truckstv.com/shows.aspx

you might find some contact info here.

uncle_handsome · 02-25-2005, 02:25 PM

I know cutting the bed is not an ideal thing to do, but I want to have a higher tail pipe exit on a long box fleetside 93 truck. I hear you can't do dual exhaust without spare relocation. (and that's still low) I was looking into rear smoke stacks but it seems the only way to mount them is though the bed floor, (my friend did that, and someone else loaded mulch into his truck and started a bed fire) or fabricate mounts to the front corners of the bed and have stacks on either side. I thought they might stick out too far and look weird.

One things for sure, I don't like how the exhaust is "wrapped" around the rear tire. I don't want to crunch the tail pipe backing up, even scraping the bed would seem better because you can touch up the paint later.

Prerunner1982 · 02-25-2005, 02:39 PM

the first pic is bad quality, thats what i get for blowing up a small pic.. but anyways you can see his exhaust is through the side.
OR
you could always run your exhaust like the truck in the 2nd pic.

Harry's 71 C-10 · 02-25-2005, 05:10 PM

If anybody has the info, I would like to know also. I like the look. Thanks

*1FaastC10* · 02-25-2005, 05:53 PM

for those of you considering doing it, here's a little tidbit you might not have considered. i know a guy who did it to a lowered S10, and it looked great, with the exception of one thing. the truck had to be wiped down at least once every other day, if not more. the exhaust coming out would leave soot on the bedside. and no, this wasnt a poorly running truck, it was a 2 year old '99 S10 with a dead stock drivetrain and exhaust (other than the exit point). try it on a carbed truck, and im sure the mess will be much more extensive.

Prerunner1982 · 02-25-2005, 11:18 PM

i agree with jeremy, the underside of my truck is always covered in crap because my exhaust is dumped under the bed...

1976Scottsdale · 02-27-2005, 10:09 AM

My 87 has straight 2.25" right to about 3" behind the cab. Smells like gas, runs like a monster truck, louder than H&ll! Makes the cops mad, but who cares.

Truckstuff · 02-28-2005, 11:49 PM

I did mine infront of the wheel. Its up and out of the way from the Rocks.

*1FaastC10* · 03-01-2005, 02:20 AM

interesting to say the least. what have you got going on with the rear bodymounts there?

Truckstuff · 03-01-2005, 02:46 AM

Blazer frame with Pick-up truck body, had to make my own rear cab mounts. The exhaust runs through the front box mounts that I had to make also.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-04-2005, 03:35 AM

I was going to say that I would think hard about if you wanted to clean all the crap off your truck from your exhaust system everyday. But if you think its the best way to go with then give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

Yeah, I got straight dual 2" exhaust running to right under the cab and it is louder then shi^ doing anything above 20 MPH, left exhaust is down a little bit lower then the right and leaves a bunch of black soot crap and grime under there.

-Later

uncle_handsome · 03-04-2005, 11:06 PM

Maybe I could put a non-stick material or coating downwind of the tailpipe...

Prerunner1982 · 03-04-2005, 11:48 PM

spray pam on there daily...

...

784X4GUY · 03-05-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truckstuff

I did mine infront of the wheel. Its up and out of the way from the Rocks.

I like what you did there, that looks sweet. IMO as long as it is up and out of the way and sounds good that is all that matters to me...Mike

500HP/SB · 03-06-2005, 03:57 AM

.....or pop rivet a piece of stainless around it. i have seen this done in sports car racing...

500HP/SB · 03-06-2005, 04:08 AM

....my dad used to crew for this car, on this same car i have seen it with stainless extended back to the wheel well, you get the idea

....http://www.johnnyoconnell.com/images...s/300zx_03.jpg

andrew king · 03-10-2005, 01:17 AM

just do liek they do in Nascar make a aluminum or stainless plate pop rivet it on and make sure to wrap the pipe with HEat resistant tape it looks really cool. Im thinking about doing it to my crew cab 4x4 right behing the rear wheels I have some rust and that migh tbe easier than fixing it what do you all think>?

dropdprpls10 · 03-18-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle_handsome

I'd like more ground clearance for my tailpipe and noticed on Jan 22, 2005 on "TRUCKS!" they had a Dodge Ram they were modifying called "Little Red Wagon." Stacey cut a hole out of the bed, just barely lower than the bed floor between the bumper and rear wheel. He also put in something in the hole so the exhaust was not "floating" through it. I missed that part of the show. Does anyone know what he did or products he used? Has anyone seen this before? If there are kits for this, how much do they cost?

i didnt read through the whole thread so i dont know if anyone posted it.. the tips are made by stylinconepts.. www.stylinconcepts.com

dropdprpls10 · 03-18-2005, 09:51 AM

o forgot to mention there 199.99 each!! kinda over priced if you ask me

Truckstuff · 03-20-2005, 01:07 PM

This is what I ended up doing, very little black crap.

02-25-2005, 01:50 AM	#1
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Exhaust thru the side of the bed? I'd like more ground clearance for my tailpipe and noticed on Jan 22, 2005 on "TRUCKS!" they had a Dodge Ram they were modifying called "Little Red Wagon." Stacey cut a hole out of the bed, just barely lower than the bed floor between the bumper and rear wheel. He also put in something in the hole so the exhaust was not "floating" through it. I missed that part of the show. Does anyone know what he did or products he used? Has anyone seen this before? If there are kits for this, how much do they cost?

02-25-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	ive seen him do that on several different shows... in my personal opinion its retarded, why cut a hole like that in perfectly good sheet metal, and i don't care for the looks of it. but if you like it by all means. im sure there are things i would do that everyone would think was retarded with a capital R. i would go look at the trucks website and see if you can find any info there. good luck Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-25-2005, 02:05 PM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I have the show taped, so I can check for you. PM me over the weekend. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-25-2005, 02:07 PM	#5
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	http://www.truckstv.com/shows.aspx you might find some contact info here. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-25-2005, 02:39 PM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	the first pic is bad quality, thats what i get for blowing up a small pic.. but anyways you can see his exhaust is through the side. OR you could always run your exhaust like the truck in the 2nd pic. Attached Images __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-25-2005, 12:42 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have actually thought about doin this except infront of the wheel well.. if you want to see more trucks with them, check out some of the stadium/baja trucks.

02-25-2005, 02:25 PM	#6
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	I know cutting the bed is not an ideal thing to do, but I want to have a higher tail pipe exit on a long box fleetside 93 truck. I hear you can't do dual exhaust without spare relocation. (and that's still low) I was looking into rear smoke stacks but it seems the only way to mount them is though the bed floor, (my friend did that, and someone else loaded mulch into his truck and started a bed fire) or fabricate mounts to the front corners of the bed and have stacks on either side. I thought they might stick out too far and look weird. One things for sure, I don't like how the exhaust is "wrapped" around the rear tire. I don't want to crunch the tail pipe backing up, even scraping the bed would seem better because you can touch up the paint later.

02-25-2005, 05:10 PM	#8
Harry's 71 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 35	If anybody has the info, I would like to know also. I like the look. Thanks

02-25-2005, 05:53 PM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	for those of you considering doing it, here's a little tidbit you might not have considered. i know a guy who did it to a lowered S10, and it looked great, with the exception of one thing. the truck had to be wiped down at least once every other day, if not more. the exhaust coming out would leave soot on the bedside. and no, this wasnt a poorly running truck, it was a 2 year old '99 S10 with a dead stock drivetrain and exhaust (other than the exit point). try it on a carbed truck, and im sure the mess will be much more extensive.

02-25-2005, 11:18 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i agree with jeremy, the underside of my truck is always covered in crap because my exhaust is dumped under the bed...

02-27-2005, 10:09 AM	#11
1976Scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 76	My 87 has straight 2.25" right to about 3" behind the cab. Smells like gas, runs like a monster truck, louder than H&ll! Makes the cops mad, but who cares. __________________ When she starts to knock, bury the pedal and give it a proper death.

02-28-2005, 11:49 PM	#12
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	I did mine infront of the wheel. Its up and out of the way from the Rocks. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

03-01-2005, 02:20 AM	#13
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	interesting to say the least. what have you got going on with the rear bodymounts there?

03-01-2005, 02:46 AM	#14
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Blazer frame with Pick-up truck body, had to make my own rear cab mounts. The exhaust runs through the front box mounts that I had to make also. __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

03-04-2005, 03:35 AM	#15
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I was going to say that I would think hard about if you wanted to clean all the crap off your truck from your exhaust system everyday. But if you think its the best way to go with then give it a try and let us know how it turns out! Yeah, I got straight dual 2" exhaust running to right under the cab and it is louder then shi^ doing anything above 20 MPH, left exhaust is down a little bit lower then the right and leaves a bunch of black soot crap and grime under there. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 03-04-2005 at 03:38 AM.



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03-04-2005, 11:06 PM	#16
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Maybe I could put a non-stick material or coating downwind of the tailpipe...

03-04-2005, 11:48 PM	#17
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	spray pam on there daily... ...

03-06-2005, 03:57 AM	#19
500HP/SB please don't break Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southern california Posts: 173	.....or pop rivet a piece of stainless around it. i have seen this done in sports car racing... __________________ 70 k10 35s 350/sm465/np205 titanspeed.com

03-06-2005, 04:08 AM	#20
500HP/SB please don't break Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southern california Posts: 173	....my dad used to crew for this car, on this same car i have seen it with stainless extended back to the wheel well, you get the idea ....http://www.johnnyoconnell.com/images...s/300zx_03.jpg __________________ 70 k10 35s 350/sm465/np205 titanspeed.com Last edited by 500HP/SB; 03-06-2005 at 04:13 AM.

03-10-2005, 01:17 AM	#21
andrew king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Susanville CA, home of 6000 convicts lol Posts: 157	just do liek they do in Nascar make a aluminum or stainless plate pop rivet it on and make sure to wrap the pipe with HEat resistant tape it looks really cool. Im thinking about doing it to my crew cab 4x4 right behing the rear wheels I have some rust and that migh tbe easier than fixing it what do you all think>?

03-18-2005, 09:51 AM	#23
dropdprpls10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reading PA Posts: 164	o forgot to mention there 199.99 each!! kinda over priced if you ask me __________________ 98% of ALL fords are still on the road today... .... the other 2% made it home!!! where is the best place to park a ford???.. next to a fire station!!!! pictures of my new and old trucks!

03-20-2005, 01:07 PM	#24
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	This is what I ended up doing, very little black crap. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/ Last edited by Truckstuff; 03-20-2005 at 01:17 PM.

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