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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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I need help with exhaust decisions

I need an exhaust system for my truck. 2003 4.6L. I want a Magnaflow SI/SO with a nice big chrome tip in the stock location. I just don't have any idea how to go about doing this. Is there a good kit I can order that I can bolt on myself without welding? I just want a cat-back kind of thing that isn't obnoxiously loud, won't drone, and won't break the bank either. Can anyone help me out as to how to go about doing this or good places to order from? Thanks.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyBound85
I need an exhaust system for my truck. 2003 4.6L. I want a Magnaflow SI/SO with a nice big chrome tip in the stock location. I just don't have any idea how to go about doing this. Is there a good kit I can order that I can bolt on myself without welding? I just want a cat-back kind of thing that isn't obnoxiously loud, won't drone, and won't break the bank either. Can anyone help me out as to how to go about doing this or good places to order from? Thanks.

Summitracing.com Not sure if there is a kit itself, but you can order the muffler and a tip that you can put on via clamps.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Go to Magnaflows web site... They have tons of systems out there...

If they don't have a system for yours, Do what big dog said.

Here's how mine turned out last night...
I'm running a Magnaflow muffler 45'd out each rear corner with Magnaflow rolled lip 3" tips...

 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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What diameter muffler inlet do I need? And should I go with a larger exit diameter out of the muffler?
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Hey Bud, One of the other guys posted this site. Also if you enter the coupon code "veedub" , it takes alot off the price.

http://www.hottexhaust.com/
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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What diameter muffler inlet do I need? And should I go with a larger exit diameter out of the muffler?
I believe it's 2.5" but don't quote me on it, I would just keep it the same inlet as outlet.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Go with 2.5" if your doing a muffler swap only. 3" if you want more sound/performance from the Y pipe back.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyBound85
I need an exhaust system for my truck. 2003 4.6L. I want a Magnaflow SI/SO with a nice big chrome tip in the stock location. I just don't have any idea how to go about doing this. Is there a good kit I can order that I can bolt on myself without welding? I just want a cat-back kind of thing that isn't obnoxiously loud, won't drone, and won't break the bank either. Can anyone help me out as to how to go about doing this or good places to order from? Thanks.
just as the others say, you cant go wrong with magnaflow. you see, I have the magnaflow 14588 just installed and I just love it, they are cheaper on ebay but I wanted a warranty (the salt on the roads here in winter kills an exhaust) so I got it here magnaflow 14588 , or you can try one of the vendors here, they are always running sales/specials. either way its a great system and very easy to install.
good luck
 

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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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I Need Mandrel Bent 2.5" Exhaust system

Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Go with 2.5" if your doing a muffler swap only. 3" if you want more sound/performance from the Y pipe back.
DarrenWS6,
Where Did You Get Your Custom Mandrel Bent 2.5" Exhaust system Done At?
I Live In Northeast Ohio And I'm Willing To Drive 5-Hours To Get A Custom DI/DO Mandrel Bent Exhaust system Done.
I Need The Exhaust Shop Name Or Phone Number.
Let Me Know
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by UR2COOL-FX4
DarrenWS6,
Where Did You Get Your Custom Mandrel Bent 2.5" Exhaust system Done At?
I Live In Northeast Ohio And I'm Willing To Drive 5-Hours To Get A Custom DI/DO Mandrel Bent Exhaust system Done.
I Need The Exhaust Shop Name Or Phone Number.
Let Me Know
Well... Your saying that no exhaust shops will do this for you? Most Pennsylvania shops are cool with it but not about cat work. Find the closest exhaust shop in PA and try that, rather than drive 5hrs.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Custom Mandrel Bending Only

I'm Looking For A Exhaust Shop That Does Custom Mandrel Bending, I Don't Need Any Cat Work.
I Called Every Exhaust Shop In Northeast Ohio And No One Does Custom Mandrel Bending.
I Don't What A Custom Crush Bent Exhaust System.
The Exhaust Shop Name?
f150fx4x4@sbcglobal.net
Let Me Know
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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ur really gonna drive 5 hrs?
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Well my exhaust isn't full mandrel bent, its smooth bent which is mostly what they do. As far as i'm sure, thats all they do. Anyways the place is called Dave's American Lifetime Muffler.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by migdaddy
ur really gonna drive 5 hrs?
Now that's what I call dedication
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Custom Mandrel Bending & Spin Tech

I Just Did A Google Search And Found The Address And Phone Number,
I Will Call Them Monday.
I Just Picked Up Two Spin Tech Truck RV SS Mufflers Directly From Ron At Spin Tech Mufflers.

Thanks, DarrenWS6
 
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