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Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2005
13:34:28
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I just bought a flowmaster muffler and I need to save some money so i want to install it myself. What kind of things do I need to instal the muffler? And How would you install this muffler?
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2005
16:10:05
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to install the muffler you will probably have to cut out the old one and depending on the difference in length get a small peice of pipe and then weld it all together, i guess you could use clamps and tighten the crap out of it, but it will probably leak still.
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GB2000
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4/06/2005
16:17:07
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Go find a cheap little family-run muffler shop and have em weld it all on for you...you've already paid for the expensive part.
Josh Blackshire - Owner, Ohio Dakotas .NET
Red 98 Dakota Sport - Check it out!
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2005
22:43:50
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How hot does the exhaust system components get? I guess i can whip out my multi meter and test the temp on mine.
Anyone ever tried clamps and high heat sealant? I've seen some that go to 650 degrees and is safe for oxygen sensors.
- Dan M
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J and J Auto
GenII
4/07/2005
01:14:08
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I have a slip fit universal 2.5 in out carsound
cat clamped and my dynomax is also sliped and
clamped where in the world do you get the idea
that it would leak unless welded
This system is 3 years old and never leaked
Just be sure the size is right and at least 1 1/2
slip into pipes
Larry
J&J Auto
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Brandon
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2005
13:31:46
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So Larry did you use anything to seal the pipes or did you just remove the muffler, set new muffler into place and clamp the new one back in? I know the new muffler is shorter then the stock and that I will have to make a longer pipe but is that all I would have to do? So no welding? Thanks
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2005
13:58:00
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i changed my stock muffler out in my driveway. clamps, i have a welder but hell if you do it right it won't leak. no sealant is necessary. mine hasn't leaked in 2 yrs.
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Brandon
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
16:47:26
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How would you move the rear section of the exhaust to take out the stock muffler? I know there are hangers but if I take them off would I be able to put it back on myself or have some help me? Or is there a way to move the rear section of the exhaust without taking it off the hangers?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
17:11:53
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the hangers mount to the truck via rubber donuts(for lack of a better term). a little WD40 or silicone spray and the "donuts" will slide right off. then you can set the tailpipe down and get the muff out.
it's really easy.
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Brandon
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
21:24:37
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thank you
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moe
Dodge Dakota
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4/10/2005
13:58:01
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To get the old crap out cleanly your best friend will be a sawzall.
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JFH
GenII
4/10/2005
15:28:01
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I had mine clamped for years, but last year I bought a high flow cat converter and had a local shop weld it in, and the welded the muffler at the same time, only cost $50 for the whole job.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/546400
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