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andrew
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4/01/2001
20:55:51
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 Subject: Cat back exhaust
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I would like to install an after market cat-back exauhst like Flowmaster, Gibson, Borla, etc. and do not have access to any welding equipment. I took a look under my 93 4x4 Dakota w/318 and there appears to be a few clamps. I would like to know if this is a project I could do in my driveway in on a weekend? Would there be a good chance of leaks with just using clamps? What is the diameter of my exauhst system pipe? Also, if I had a leak in my cat, would it be fairly simple to replace using basic hand tools?
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albert
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4/01/2001
21:03:46
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I replaced my exhuast on my 00 with a 3" flowmaster cat-back. All I needed was a hacksaw, wrenches, and some grease to get the old hangers off. I dont have any welds on my new exhuast, just the clamps and there are no visible leaks. This took me about 3-4 hrs to complete.
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Joel
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4/01/2001
21:05:49
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andrew, your going to have to do some welding to install that cat-back, you're going to catch hell trying to put it on unless you can raise your dak pretty high, i got my flowmaster cat-back put on at a muffler shop with 18" long chrome tail pipes cut at a 45 degree angle
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andrew
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4/01/2001
21:07:08
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Hey Albert, after replacing your stock exaust with Flowmasters, did you notice an increase in torque or hp? Are there instructions with the Flowmasters and was installation very difficult?
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Joel
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4/01/2001
21:07:26
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andrew, your going to have to do some welding to install that cat-back, you're going to catch hell trying to put it on unless you can raise your dak pretty high, i got my flowmaster cat-back put on at a muffler shop with 18" long chrome tail pipes cut at a 45 degree angle
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andrew
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4/01/2001
21:09:43
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Hey Joel, typicaly, what does an exaust upgrade run at a muffler shop and did you buy them there or through another source?
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RonW
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4/01/2001
21:19:51
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Depends on the kind you buy. Borla's are expensive, ~$400 before installation. The good part, they're warranted for life, made of T-304 stainless. I had a professional muffler shop install it for $60. No clamps, welding from the cat all the way back to the tip.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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