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jon
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
02:50:17
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hey guys, next week i plan on buying a 40 series delta flow muffler. I just want to take off my stock muffler and put the flow on. I know this can be done because the meineke said they could use my stcok system wit just the new muffler. Anyways, my question is this...how hard is it to install this myself? The only problem that I can see is that the flowmaster is shorter than my stock muffler, otherwise it would be an easy clamp on install. I was thinking I could pull the back half of my pipes forward to meet the muffler but would this bring the exit pipe too close to my rear tire? I don't want to be meltin stuff. Anyways, if anyone has any experience with this please tell me what you did...Thanks.
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
13:48:25
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So does anyone know what is needed to install a flomaster 40 delta flow on a stck setup?
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handi2
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3/10/2002
14:11:34
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If you try to move the rear stock system the hangers will not line up. Do not move the exhaust system after cutting out your stock muffler. You can measure everything first. See how much piping you need to connect the new muffler to stock pipe. Take that measurement to the muffler shop and have them make the extension piece for you. Then you can do it your self if you have the tools for cutting and hammering.
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
14:15:50
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what is there to cut or hammer? If I know the length I need shouldn't it clamp to the factory pipe and muffler without cutting? My muffler is totally clamped on so it would seem to me like it wouldn't need to be cut...if it does...where does it need to be cut?
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Dakaty
GenIII
3/10/2002
20:45:08
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Jon
My first mod (or maybe it was my second) was a Gibson cat back. I had every intention of installing it myself as it came with instructions, clamps etc. Well.. I was just to anxiouos to wait until the weekend to have it installed so I stopped by a well known auto shop and asked how much they would charge to put it on. (one of my better decisions) I wanted to save my old muffler and exhaust pipe (it was a brand new truck). They said $40. I figured that was a good price.
Man those guys worked their buns off taking off the old system. They had to use sawzalls, cutting torches, air chisels, hammers etc. The factory uses some sort of punch to create "dimples" at all joints. This prevents pipes from sliding off. This also makes removal very difficult.
Anyway, they screwed up my old exhaust so bad that I told them to throw it away. They also did such a *@#%$ poor job on the Gibson install that I wound up taking it to a professional muffler shop and had it straightened out for another $60. The muffler shop removed all the "bolt on clamps" and welded all joints. (This supposedly will greatly extend the life of the system as well as provide a neat installation.) The muffler shop was able to professionaly fabricate all the necessary connector pipes to provide a good looking, functional high flow system.
Unless you have the tools and experience (or friends that do) , my advice is to go to a muffler shop and negotiate a good price to do the install.
Been there, done that.....
Bill
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