Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

munice · 01-27-2010, 11:26 AM

Hi everybody I'm Andrew from Sarnia Ont. fairly new member. Well, I've got an 87' Chev V10 LWB with a 350, I'm looking to replace the super ghetto exhaust system on it (factory manifolds > old rusty mufflershop Y pipe > old rusty muffler > thats it...) with true duals, now if it will be right out to the back or half way down with turn downs is still uncertain. The couple things i could use some advice on are: a) would it be better to use headers? if so i've had a hard time finding a set for a small block 4x4. b) not using headers what is the best way to route the down pipe from the manifold ? (trickier on pass. side). And im guessing plenty of folks on here have done both of these styles I'd love to hear everyone's input on this and If anyones got pics they could post of their exhaust setup please share, i've never done any exhaust work so some reference photos would be great. Thanks!

*SMiller* · 01-27-2010, 03:38 PM

I would use this tailpipe package with Flowmaster Super 44 mufflers. Skip the headers, they just leak and are a pain.

http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog...uponScreen.asp

gchemist · 01-27-2010, 03:42 PM

X-pipe kit

3/4 length Chevelle ceramic coated headers

Oh, can't forget sound!!

YouTube- Exhaust.mov

MR .T · 01-27-2010, 04:20 PM

I have headers on mine and its a 4x4 its lifted so the pipes basicly goe straight back. no bends above rear. I bought it from a friend and the headers have not leaked yet, they were installed in 2002. I dont remember what kind they are.

munice · 01-27-2010, 04:54 PM

thanks for the replies, but if i use the stock manifolds (i might) how do you route the pipe around the transfer case and other obstacles? I've looked at different kits and things on websites but nobody seems to have pics of that area. And if im using headers would i still have issues with getting around the T case and cross member?

MR .T · 01-27-2010, 05:35 PM

hope these help a bit headers installed here I took more but they wont load

GMC Guy · 01-27-2010, 06:20 PM

gchemist,

are those traction bars you got on there?

*SMiller* · 01-27-2010, 09:14 PM

http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog...uponScreen.asp

gchemist · 01-27-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

gchemist,

are those traction bars you got on there?

Yes, here is a shot of them.

I need to dig up some pictures. Yahoo took down my website. The bar has a U in the middle. The U sits under the axel tube.

GMC Guy · 01-28-2010, 02:44 AM

do you notice an improvement with them? and where did you get a hold of em?

dga93 · 01-28-2010, 07:50 AM

What would you suggest for headers?
tax time is coming and replacing it all on mine!

MR .T · 01-28-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dga93

What would you suggest for headers?
tax time is coming and replacing it all on mine!

what is the engine setup? cam, intake, heads etc.

flamingbig10 · 01-28-2010, 03:38 PM

hooker long tubes, 2 1/4 pipes, flow master 40 series

gchemist · 01-28-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

do you notice an improvement with them? and where did you get a hold of em?

Yes, traction did improve. I can't wait to put a posi on it. The bars are custome made. You can make your own with a welder and torch.
I'll dig up some pictures to post. Man, I need to find a webhost!!

68Timber · 01-28-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

Yes, traction did improve. I can't wait to put a posi on it. The bars are custome made. You can make your own with a welder and torch.
I'll dig up some pictures to post. Man, I need to find a webhost!!

I know you have them set up right and they are working, I saw in one of your exhaust clips that the bottom of the spring pack was cleaner where the traction bar snubber was hitting and holding.

dga93 · 01-28-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR .T

what is the engine setup? cam, intake, heads etc.

all origninal 350/350

gchemist · 01-28-2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I know you have them set up right and they are working, I saw in one of your exhaust clips that the bottom of the spring pack was cleaner where the traction bar snubber was hitting and holding.

Yea, this one at 1:32.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Silverad.../0/70gVHNFFnxk

asphaltburner · 01-28-2010, 11:50 PM

Yo! Here's how to route pipes around a TH400 and NP205. Shorty headers, 2.5" piping, Summit "H" pipe kit and their turbo mufflers,...straight out the back. Sounds, and performs, perfectly:

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Looks pretty good too.
Todd.

munice · 01-29-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Yo! Here's how to route pipes around a TH400 and NP205. Shorty headers, 2.5" piping, Summit "H" pipe kit and their turbo mufflers,...straight out the back. Sounds, and performs, perfectly:

Looks pretty good too.
Todd.

awsome! looks really good! thats basically what i'm after, would you have any pics up under the front? ive got a sm456 in mine but i dont think that makes a difference at all

munice · 01-29-2010, 06:46 PM

i see you're still rockin the dual tanks aswell...

73step · 01-29-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

X-pipe kit

3/4 length Chevelle ceramic coated headers

Oh, can't forget sound!!

YouTube- Exhaust.mov

do you have any pics of the underneath of how the x pipe is done?

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 07:34 PM

Click on the photo. It will take you other photos.

MR .T · 01-29-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dga93

all origninal 350/350

Just get some long tube headers 1 5/8' primary 3' secondary. 2 1/2' exhaust pipes you dont really need an H pipe. FLowmasters are cool but i like my glasspack muffs. Quiet wehn putting around but real loud when your on it.

dga93 · 01-30-2010, 01:50 PM

I'm in Virginia so im not able to use glasspack.
gonna go with a flowmaster exhaust.
where would be the best place to order/buy the headers?

MR .T · 01-30-2010, 08:06 PM

Probabily summitt.

01-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#1
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? Hi everybody I'm Andrew from Sarnia Ont. fairly new member. Well, I've got an 87' Chev V10 LWB with a 350, I'm looking to replace the super ghetto exhaust system on it (factory manifolds > old rusty mufflershop Y pipe > old rusty muffler > thats it...) with true duals, now if it will be right out to the back or half way down with turn downs is still uncertain. The couple things i could use some advice on are: a) would it be better to use headers? if so i've had a hard time finding a set for a small block 4x4. b) not using headers what is the best way to route the down pipe from the manifold ? (trickier on pass. side). And im guessing plenty of folks on here have done both of these styles I'd love to hear everyone's input on this and If anyones got pics they could post of their exhaust setup please share, i've never done any exhaust work so some reference photos would be great. Thanks!

01-27-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? I would use this tailpipe package with Flowmaster Super 44 mufflers. Skip the headers, they just leak and are a pain. http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog...uponScreen.asp Last edited by SMiller; 01-27-2010 at 09:14 PM.

01-27-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
MR .T Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? I have headers on mine and its a 4x4 its lifted so the pipes basicly goe straight back. no bends above rear. I bought it from a friend and the headers have not leaked yet, they were installed in 2002. I dont remember what kind they are.

01-27-2010, 04:54 PM	#5
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? thanks for the replies, but if i use the stock manifolds (i might) how do you route the pipe around the transfer case and other obstacles? I've looked at different kits and things on websites but nobody seems to have pics of that area. And if im using headers would i still have issues with getting around the T case and cross member?

01-27-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
MR .T Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? hope these help a bit headers installed here I took more but they wont load Attached Images Last edited by MR .T; 01-27-2010 at 05:36 PM.

01-27-2010, 06:20 PM	#7
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? gchemist, are those traction bars you got on there? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)] Last edited by GMC Guy; 01-27-2010 at 06:21 PM.

01-27-2010, 09:14 PM	#8
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog...uponScreen.asp

01-28-2010, 02:44 AM	#10
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? do you notice an improvement with them? and where did you get a hold of em? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

01-28-2010, 07:50 AM	#11
dga93 newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wise Virginia Posts: 122	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? What would you suggest for headers? tax time is coming and replacing it all on mine! __________________ Daniel from AUS 1978 CD

01-28-2010, 03:38 PM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? hooker long tubes, 2 1/4 pipes, flow master 40 series __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-28-2010, 11:50 PM	#18
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? Yo! Here's how to route pipes around a TH400 and NP205. Shorty headers, 2.5" piping, Summit "H" pipe kit and their turbo mufflers,...straight out the back. Sounds, and performs, perfectly: Looks pretty good too. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

01-29-2010, 06:46 PM	#20
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? i see you're still rockin the dual tanks aswell...

01-29-2010, 07:34 PM	#22
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? Click on the photo. It will take you other photos. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2010, 01:50 PM	#24
dga93 newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wise Virginia Posts: 122	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? I'm in Virginia so im not able to use glasspack. gonna go with a flowmaster exhaust. where would be the best place to order/buy the headers? __________________ Daniel from AUS 1978 CD

01-30-2010, 08:06 PM	#25
MR .T Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Re: Exhaust System questions Any pics of your setup? Probabily summitt.



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