6 cyl. Exhaust Setups - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

culp7 · 07-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Just was wondering what exhaust setups you guys had on your 6 cyl. trucks.
Vids would be sweet

70 shorty · 07-01-2009, 12:08 PM

I have a header going into duals that exit in front of the rear tires. I can't tell you manufacturers, my uncle built the truck before I got it. The mufflers I think are just turbo mufflers. It is loud, especially going down the highway.

72BlckButy · 07-01-2009, 02:22 PM

bttt..

Elephanthead · 07-01-2009, 02:27 PM

I have a rusty pipe that comes off the manifold, that bolts to a rusty muffler, that bolts to another pipe that points out the back. There are also a couple of rusty hangers keeping the whole setup from falling onto the ground or shaking loose.

culp7 · 07-01-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elephanthead

I have a rusty pipe that comes off the manifold, that bolts to a rusty muffler, that bolts to another pipe that points out the back. There are also a couple of rusty hangers keeping the whole setup from falling onto the ground or shaking loose.

lol thats exactly what i got right now

culp7 · 10-20-2009, 06:09 PM

any more?

ebfabman · 10-20-2009, 06:47 PM

" I have a rusty pipe that comes off the manifold, that bolts to a rusty muffler, that bolts to another pipe that points out the back. There are also a couple of rusty hangers keeping the whole setup from falling onto the ground or shaking loose. "

My set up exactly except right after the rusty muffler it rusted off

Shyguy · 10-20-2009, 07:35 PM

I guess the rusty exhaust must be popular because mine is just like the guys with the rusty exhaust.

One difference is mine has metal coat hangers to support the system.

I used my '67 swb stepper with a '96bed with the rusty exhaust today quite a bit to carry supplies for the fence I am building.

Since I am going for a stock look on my truck when I restore it, it will have the single exhaust similar to the orginal and an original style bed.

Danny

PanelDeland · 10-20-2009, 07:53 PM

I also have the rusty exhaust option.If I had more fun tickets I would run a set of headers and duals with pipes all the way out the back.Probably one of these header sets.

http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...asp?catcode=44

I do have a 4 bbl mani fold for the 250 in mine but 390 carbs are a bit hard to come by and require more fun tickets.

http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...?productid=108

**slomotion** · 10-20-2009, 10:09 PM

Here's a pic of the set up on my 292. It's a set of Langdon cast iron headers from Stovebolt. (re PanelDelands link) They both dump out pretty close to each other and have 2" primary pipes. The cast iron also tends to keep the under hood noise and heat down. I didn't want to go all the way across the truck for duals, and didn't have many options for two mufflers, so I found a new (Mieneke) muffler that had a three inch inlet, and two 2" outlets. I don't know what this muffler was designed for, but I could see through it both ways, so I put it on backwards. I can't prove it, but I'm thinking I didn't hurt the flow much because of the flow-through design, and the 3" outlet. I put a smooth 45 deg down-turn on it just behind the cab and it has a nice subtle sound going down the road.

**Boog** · 10-20-2009, 10:38 PM

That's a good looking 6 there slomo.

silverstreak · 10-20-2009, 11:11 PM

This is in my 63 Belair, but the same can be used in a truck.

Langdons cast iron headers (ceramic coated)
Offenhauser 3 1 bbl intake
3 Weber Outlaw 2 barrel carbs
1 7/8 homemade exhaust
Dual Smithy's glasspack mufflers

I'm still in the process of finish welding the pipes and fabricating the carb linkage. I'll fab some tailpipes at a later date. The X frame is tricky to run duals on one side.

'72customdeluxe · 10-20-2009, 11:20 PM

I would either make one soundraspy and old school or go with longtubes into 2.25" dual exhaust, to an x-pipe and then some straight through mufflers. My preference for those being Dynomax Bullets and Ultraflos depending on how loud you want it. This would be an attempt at recreating the sweet exotic BMW inline six sound. You'd probably have to bump compression and rpm way up to accomplish this though.

rodstored-72 · 10-21-2009, 12:19 AM

where's "n2billet" when you need him.... lol!!!

samwise68 · 10-21-2009, 12:52 PM

Kirby the race truck.

YouTube - Kirby Race Truck

samwise68 · 10-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Smithys on a 64 chevy van.

YouTube - Dual exhaust 6 cylinder sound

Pretty stout 250 in a nova.

YouTube - Chevy 250 Inline Six

Now we just need Kyull to post up his exhaust clips.

-Sam.

culp7 · 10-21-2009, 04:21 PM

Smitty's or Cherry Bombs?

Tx Firefighter · 10-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Smithys stay quiet for the long haul. Cherry Bombs get progressively louder as they age. I've run Smithys for 25 thousand miles and they stayed real quiet. Can't say the same for Cherry Bombs.

Choose what sound level you'd like.

samwise68 · 10-21-2009, 08:53 PM

I'm really considering Porter Mufflers for my next build, either that or making my own steel packs somehow.

Check out Porter Mufflers - their sound clips are on V8's, but, they're a traditionally made muffler, and I like the sound personally.

I want a throaty sound, but without that "june bug in a lampshade" kinda sound. So, it's a hit or miss deal with 6 cylinders.

-Sam.

culp7 · 10-22-2009, 03:44 PM

come on i know way more of ya'll got six bangers

threeonthetree · 02-01-2010, 09:10 AM

I've got a stock manifold with a rusty downpipe that leaks where they connect and no muffler.

vasquezmrysvll · 02-01-2010, 12:46 PM

mine is a 250 with stock manifold,Rusty pipe to a flowmaster 2 chamber. needless to say its LOUD! i cant get the thing to run right, so a FI small block may be in the works.

silverstreak · 02-01-2010, 01:18 PM

Just a word of caution. If you're planning on going with dual exhaust manifolds or headers, you'll need a way to keep the intake manifold heated for good driveability, especially in cold weather. The factory does this by bolting the intake directly to the exhaust manifold, where as the headers and dual manifolds are physically seperate. I bolted a plate to the bottom of my intake and ran lines for engine coolant to warm the intake. This works well after the engine has warmed up, or if you live in a warm climate, however it is very cold natured now. Don't get me wrong, it made a big difference in power, but now I don't even pull out onto the road until the temp gauge reads 180. (maybe a lesser of a problem if it were an automatic) If I were to do it again on something I drive regularly I would have split the original exhaust manifold and modified the original intake to accept the three carbs.

OJ1988 · 02-01-2010, 02:09 PM

Running pacesetter split header, pipes into glasspacks turning out in front of the rear tires.

Sounds more like a stock v8 than a split six to me. I think the pipes need to be longer to really exploit the sound.

culp7 · 02-01-2010, 04:24 PM

Where did you get that pacesetter split?

07-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Just was wondering what exhaust setups you guys had on your 6 cyl. trucks. Vids would be sweet __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

07-01-2009, 12:08 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I have a header going into duals that exit in front of the rear tires. I can't tell you manufacturers, my uncle built the truck before I got it. The mufflers I think are just turbo mufflers. It is loud, especially going down the highway. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-01-2009, 02:22 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups bttt.. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-01-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I have a rusty pipe that comes off the manifold, that bolts to a rusty muffler, that bolts to another pipe that points out the back. There are also a couple of rusty hangers keeping the whole setup from falling onto the ground or shaking loose.

10-20-2009, 06:09 PM	#6
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups any more? __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

10-20-2009, 06:47 PM	#7
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups " I have a rusty pipe that comes off the manifold, that bolts to a rusty muffler, that bolts to another pipe that points out the back. There are also a couple of rusty hangers keeping the whole setup from falling onto the ground or shaking loose. " My set up exactly except right after the rusty muffler it rusted off

10-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I guess the rusty exhaust must be popular because mine is just like the guys with the rusty exhaust. One difference is mine has metal coat hangers to support the system. I used my '67 swb stepper with a '96bed with the rusty exhaust today quite a bit to carry supplies for the fence I am building. Since I am going for a stock look on my truck when I restore it, it will have the single exhaust similar to the orginal and an original style bed. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I also have the rusty exhaust option.If I had more fun tickets I would run a set of headers and duals with pipes all the way out the back.Probably one of these header sets. http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...asp?catcode=44 I do have a 4 bbl mani fold for the 250 in mine but 390 carbs are a bit hard to come by and require more fun tickets. http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...?productid=108 __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 10-20-2009 at 07:56 PM.

10-20-2009, 10:09 PM	#10
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Here's a pic of the set up on my 292. It's a set of Langdon cast iron headers from Stovebolt. (re PanelDelands link) They both dump out pretty close to each other and have 2" primary pipes. The cast iron also tends to keep the under hood noise and heat down. I didn't want to go all the way across the truck for duals, and didn't have many options for two mufflers, so I found a new (Mieneke) muffler that had a three inch inlet, and two 2" outlets. I don't know what this muffler was designed for, but I could see through it both ways, so I put it on backwards. I can't prove it, but I'm thinking I didn't hurt the flow much because of the flow-through design, and the 3" outlet. I put a smooth 45 deg down-turn on it just behind the cab and it has a nice subtle sound going down the road. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-20-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,529	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups That's a good looking 6 there slomo. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#12
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups This is in my 63 Belair, but the same can be used in a truck. Langdons cast iron headers (ceramic coated) Offenhauser 3 1 bbl intake 3 Weber Outlaw 2 barrel carbs 1 7/8 homemade exhaust Dual Smithy's glasspack mufflers I'm still in the process of finish welding the pipes and fabricating the carb linkage. I'll fab some tailpipes at a later date. The X frame is tricky to run duals on one side. Attached Images

10-20-2009, 11:20 PM	#13
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I would either make one soundraspy and old school or go with longtubes into 2.25" dual exhaust, to an x-pipe and then some straight through mufflers. My preference for those being Dynomax Bullets and Ultraflos depending on how loud you want it. This would be an attempt at recreating the sweet exotic BMW inline six sound. You'd probably have to bump compression and rpm way up to accomplish this though. __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

10-21-2009, 12:19 AM	#14
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups where's "n2billet" when you need him.... lol!!!

10-21-2009, 04:21 PM	#17
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Smitty's or Cherry Bombs? __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

10-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Smithys stay quiet for the long haul. Cherry Bombs get progressively louder as they age. I've run Smithys for 25 thousand miles and they stayed real quiet. Can't say the same for Cherry Bombs. Choose what sound level you'd like. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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10-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#20
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups come on i know way more of ya'll got six bangers __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

02-01-2010, 09:10 AM	#21
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups I've got a stock manifold with a rusty downpipe that leaks where they connect and no muffler. __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-01-2010, 12:46 PM	#22
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups mine is a 250 with stock manifold,Rusty pipe to a flowmaster 2 chamber. needless to say its LOUD! i cant get the thing to run right, so a FI small block may be in the works. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

02-01-2010, 01:18 PM	#23
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Just a word of caution. If you're planning on going with dual exhaust manifolds or headers, you'll need a way to keep the intake manifold heated for good driveability, especially in cold weather. The factory does this by bolting the intake directly to the exhaust manifold, where as the headers and dual manifolds are physically seperate. I bolted a plate to the bottom of my intake and ran lines for engine coolant to warm the intake. This works well after the engine has warmed up, or if you live in a warm climate, however it is very cold natured now. Don't get me wrong, it made a big difference in power, but now I don't even pull out onto the road until the temp gauge reads 180. (maybe a lesser of a problem if it were an automatic) If I were to do it again on something I drive regularly I would have split the original exhaust manifold and modified the original intake to accept the three carbs.

02-01-2010, 02:09 PM	#24
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Running pacesetter split header, pipes into glasspacks turning out in front of the rear tires. Sounds more like a stock v8 than a split six to me. I think the pipes need to be longer to really exploit the sound. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

02-01-2010, 04:24 PM	#25
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 6 cyl. Exhaust Setups Where did you get that pacesetter split? __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

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