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KilroyWasHere · 06-11-2016, 01:54 AM

So my exhaust system currently ends just behind the cab. I love how loud the thing is, but sometimes it gets to be a real pain. In order to extend it I know the pipes need to go around the trailing arms. Is there a specific setup out there I can get, or am I better off having a shop bend some pipes for me?
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61_FL_Apache · 06-11-2016, 07:38 AM

Get a couple of estimates from exhaust shops and see where you are. They make that work look easy. Its probably the better way to go.

**jayoldschool** · 06-11-2016, 12:08 PM

Just have a look at the pipes on rockauto. Buy the over the axle pipe locally, add whatever straight piece and a muffler to connect. Cheap and easy.

LVPhotos · 06-11-2016, 05:30 PM

Top one is my soon to be installed, the other are forum members

**Captainfab** · 06-12-2016, 12:55 AM

Here is a complete exhaust system, but you might have to modify it slightly for an exact fit to your truck.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...del/c10-pickup

gmcdeadhead · 06-12-2016, 07:55 AM

i bought this system that captain fab quoted , and installed it on my 66 c20 , 350 , headers. you might as well throw away the clamps they supply and get the heavy duty ones at a local auto parts store , unless your gonna weld the whole system up , those clamps are garbage , other than that i had to heat up the tail pipe on the right side and just bend it a little bit for some more clearance . the mufflers sound OK , they don't drown you out while driving. there actually not bad . hope this helps.

KilroyWasHere · 06-12-2016, 10:09 PM

[QUOTE=gmcdeadhead;7622516]i bought this system that captain fab quoted , and installed it on my 66 c20 , 350 , headers. you might as well throw away the clamps they supply and get the heavy duty ones at a local auto parts store , unless your gonna weld the whole system up , those clamps are garbage , other than that i had to heat up the tail pipe on the right side and just bend it a little bit for some more clearance . the mufflers sound OK , they don't drown you out while driving. there actually not bad . hope this helps.[/QUOTE
Thanks for the advice, my truck is almost exactly as your setup pre-exhaust replacement. Thank you all for the help, I'll probably work on putting that in after tires
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06-11-2016, 01:54 AM	#1
KilroyWasHere Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Posts: 18	Exhaust system for 66 fleetside So my exhaust system currently ends just behind the cab. I love how loud the thing is, but sometimes it gets to be a real pain. In order to extend it I know the pipes need to go around the trailing arms. Is there a specific setup out there I can get, or am I better off having a shop bend some pipes for me? Posted via Mobile Device

06-11-2016, 07:38 AM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Exhaust system for 66 fleetside Get a couple of estimates from exhaust shops and see where you are. They make that work look easy. Its probably the better way to go. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

06-11-2016, 12:08 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Exhaust system for 66 fleetside Just have a look at the pipes on rockauto. Buy the over the axle pipe locally, add whatever straight piece and a muffler to connect. Cheap and easy.

06-11-2016, 05:30 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Exhaust system for 66 fleetside Top one is my soon to be installed, the other are forum members Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

06-12-2016, 12:55 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Exhaust system for 66 fleetside Here is a complete exhaust system, but you might have to modify it slightly for an exact fit to your truck. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...del/c10-pickup __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-12-2016, 07:55 AM	#6
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: Exhaust system for 66 fleetside i bought this system that captain fab quoted , and installed it on my 66 c20 , 350 , headers. you might as well throw away the clamps they supply and get the heavy duty ones at a local auto parts store , unless your gonna weld the whole system up , those clamps are garbage , other than that i had to heat up the tail pipe on the right side and just bend it a little bit for some more clearance . the mufflers sound OK , they don't drown you out while driving. there actually not bad . hope this helps.

06-12-2016, 10:09 PM	#7
KilroyWasHere Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Posts: 18	[QUOTE=gmcdeadhead;7622516]i bought this system that captain fab quoted , and installed it on my 66 c20 , 350 , headers. you might as well throw away the clamps they supply and get the heavy duty ones at a local auto parts store , unless your gonna weld the whole system up , those clamps are garbage , other than that i had to heat up the tail pipe on the right side and just bend it a little bit for some more clearance . the mufflers sound OK , they don't drown you out while driving. there actually not bad . hope this helps.[/QUOTE Thanks for the advice, my truck is almost exactly as your setup pre-exhaust replacement. Thank you all for the help, I'll probably work on putting that in after tires Posted via Mobile Device



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