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68Stepbed · 07-13-2011, 08:16 AM

I finally changed out my old leaky exhaust system for a new system. This time, though, I had an X-pipe installed and changed from the Flowmaster Super 40's to Magnaflow mufflers. The sound difference is amazing. It's ALOT quieter now with the Mags, but almost too quiet in a way.

I had it done Saturday morning, but forgot my camera. I got some pics last night while changing my oil, and finally got them uploaded.

I'll try to get a sound clip of it soon.

bigguy69 · 07-13-2011, 09:14 AM

looks good. how much did that cost if you dont mind me asking?

68Stepbed · 07-13-2011, 10:55 AM

$385+tax. Of course at 9.5% tax rate, the total was $409.

ChevLoRay · 07-13-2011, 11:16 AM

Another post on here about exhaust pipes. Yours terminate in a way that I like....clean.

I'd bet that the X-pipe did more to quieten it down than changing mufflers. I'm thinking that the X divides the exhaust pulses and allows them to go down both mufflers. I'd bet you could almost get by with half as much muffler, meaning physically halved....i.e., shorter-bodied....racecar style.

Bennett68C10 · 07-13-2011, 12:07 PM

Really nice install I like it alot
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Gobbles · 07-13-2011, 02:35 PM

Wow great price! I hope I can find a deal like that!

gonnuts · 07-13-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobbles

Wow great price! I hope I can find a deal like that!

Good luck finding a price like that up here, I paid double that.

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 03:00 PM

Looks great!

gcburdic · 07-13-2011, 03:06 PM

Hey Matt....That looks nice

Are you running full length headers?? Also, was that price including all materials and labor? Any side shots once it on the ground to see how tucked up it is??.....also, any specs on your wood block setup?

68Stepbed · 07-13-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Matt....That looks nice

Are you running full length headers?? Also, was that price including all materials and labor? Any side shots once it on the ground to see how tucked up it is??.....also, any specs on your wood block setup?

Oh No!! The cat's outta the bag on my block stands!!

HaHa They're just 2x12s with 4x4s nailed to the bottom and 2x4s on the ends to keep the tires from rolling off. Much safer than jackstands.

Yes, I'm running full length headers. I'll get some side shots maybe this evening. The headers still hang low, but everything else tucks up pretty high. You can't see the X-pipe at all from the side. The pipes come off the headers, disappear into the chassis, then come back down to go under the crossmember. You don't see any more pipe until the tips.

original-71 · 07-13-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Another post on here about exhaust pipes. Yours terminate in a way that I like....clean.

I'd bet that the X-pipe did more to quieten it down than changing mufflers. I'm thinking that the X divides the exhaust pulses and allows them to go down both mufflers. I'd bet you could almost get by with half as much muffler, meaning physically halved....i.e., shorter-bodied....racecar style.

my mustang had an X-pipe and you could here me from atleast a mile a away, atleast thats what the neighbors would tell me. i want to put an x-pipe on my truck just havent heard one yet on our style trucks. 68Stepbed please make a video when you get a chance sir....nice set up by the way

QKENUF4U · 07-13-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gonnuts

Good luck finding a price like that up here, I paid double that.

same for around here.... looks good but i know it would be way to quiet for me...

ChevLoRay · 07-13-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

same for around here.... looks good but i know it would be way to quiet for me...

Here's what interests me.....

sneaky · 07-13-2011, 10:33 PM

man that looks great....great price too. any sound files?

bigsnookmaster · 07-13-2011, 11:32 PM

Nice exhaust! I have about the exact same setup, but I went with 3" and it dumps over the rear and off to the side a bit .Nice, clean setup!!

68Stepbed · 07-14-2011, 06:21 AM

OK here's some side shots, as requested. Sound files to come later today.

You don't see anything poking out from behind.

gcburdic · 07-14-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Oh No!! The cat's outta the bag on my block stands!!

HaHa They're just 2x12s with 4x4s nailed to the bottom and 2x4s on the ends to keep the tires from rolling off. Much safer than jackstands.

Me likey!!!

Remind me again....2.5"/ 4" drop right?

68Stepbed · 07-14-2011, 09:42 AM

3.5/5

68Stepbed · 07-14-2011, 09:48 AM

Those of you wanting sounds will have to wait. For some reason, I can't get them uploaded. The vids get halfway loaded, then stop. Then, my browser freezes if I try to change anything. I don't know what's going on.

gotchamel · 07-14-2011, 12:21 PM

Great looking exaust!The coincidence is I had new exaust put on my 69 yesterday,also Magnaflow but no H or X pipes.2.25 " aluminized straight back to my stainless tips.350.00 cash for comparison in S.Florida.

I am envious of the clean underside of your rig.

07-13-2011, 08:16 AM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	New exhaust I finally changed out my old leaky exhaust system for a new system. This time, though, I had an X-pipe installed and changed from the Flowmaster Super 40's to Magnaflow mufflers. The sound difference is amazing. It's ALOT quieter now with the Mags, but almost too quiet in a way. I had it done Saturday morning, but forgot my camera. I got some pics last night while changing my oil, and finally got them uploaded. I'll try to get a sound clip of it soon. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-13-2011, 09:14 AM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: New exhaust looks good. how much did that cost if you dont mind me asking? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

07-13-2011, 10:55 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New exhaust $385+tax. Of course at 9.5% tax rate, the total was $409. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-13-2011, 11:16 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New exhaust Another post on here about exhaust pipes. Yours terminate in a way that I like....clean. I'd bet that the X-pipe did more to quieten it down than changing mufflers. I'm thinking that the X divides the exhaust pulses and allows them to go down both mufflers. I'd bet you could almost get by with half as much muffler, meaning physically halved....i.e., shorter-bodied....racecar style. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-13-2011, 12:07 PM	#5
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: New exhaust Really nice install I like it alot Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#6
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: New exhaust Wow great price! I hope I can find a deal like that! __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"

07-13-2011, 03:00 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New exhaust Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#9
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New exhaust Hey Matt....That looks nice Are you running full length headers?? Also, was that price including all materials and labor? Any side shots once it on the ground to see how tucked up it is??.....also, any specs on your wood block setup? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#14
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: New exhaust man that looks great....great price too. any sound files?

07-13-2011, 11:32 PM	#15
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: New exhaust Nice exhaust! I have about the exact same setup, but I went with 3" and it dumps over the rear and off to the side a bit .Nice, clean setup!! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

07-14-2011, 06:21 AM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New exhaust OK here's some side shots, as requested. Sound files to come later today. You don't see anything poking out from behind. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-14-2011, 09:42 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New exhaust 3.5/5 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-14-2011, 09:48 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New exhaust Those of you wanting sounds will have to wait. For some reason, I can't get them uploaded. The vids get halfway loaded, then stop. Then, my browser freezes if I try to change anything. I don't know what's going on. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-14-2011, 12:21 PM	#20
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: New exhaust Great looking exaust!The coincidence is I had new exaust put on my 69 yesterday,also Magnaflow but no H or X pipes.2.25 " aluminized straight back to my stainless tips.350.00 cash for comparison in S.Florida. I am envious of the clean underside of your rig.



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