Magnaflow fitment
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Magnaflow fitment
Has anyone had trouble getting there magnaflow systems(the 15714) to line up correctly with he body molding? ANd how much space should there be between the tops and molding?
Last edited by MEAT BAG; Sep 5, 2003 at 02:41 PM.
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i had trouble lining it up at first, but then i used a ratchet strap to pull it forward while i tightened the clamps. having recently done this install here are some tips step by step:
-i removed the ground effects where the exhaust comes out before removing the factory exhaust.
-i would leave the bubble wrap on the maganflow until you have the system on the hangars to protect it from scratches
-with the new system on the hangars, i just looped one end of the strap around the muffler, and hooked the other end to somewhere on the frame toward the front of the truck, and ratched it untill the magnaflow was far enough forward on the mid pipes.
-it REALLY helps if you loosen the passenger side mid pipe at the manifold (you can reach it from below with a long extension and socket)
-reinstall the ground effects
-then adjust the system so the tips are where you want them, then tighten the new clamps down and the mid pipe to the manifold, and you should be set.
-drive it like you stole it
-i removed the ground effects where the exhaust comes out before removing the factory exhaust.
-i would leave the bubble wrap on the maganflow until you have the system on the hangars to protect it from scratches
-with the new system on the hangars, i just looped one end of the strap around the muffler, and hooked the other end to somewhere on the frame toward the front of the truck, and ratched it untill the magnaflow was far enough forward on the mid pipes.
-it REALLY helps if you loosen the passenger side mid pipe at the manifold (you can reach it from below with a long extension and socket)
-reinstall the ground effects
-then adjust the system so the tips are where you want them, then tighten the new clamps down and the mid pipe to the manifold, and you should be set.
-drive it like you stole it
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I ended up jumping up and down while standing inside the tailpipes to get the tips to align correctly 
What a PITA it was to do. VERY frustrating, but worth the time. It's still not exactly where I want it, but when I get my hi-flo cats installed, I'm gonna have the exhaust shop realign it all... Want the tips to stick out about an inch. Right now they're set back about 1/2"... would like to see the Magnaflow etching on it.
What a PITA it was to do. VERY frustrating, but worth the time. It's still not exactly where I want it, but when I get my hi-flo cats installed, I'm gonna have the exhaust shop realign it all... Want the tips to stick out about an inch. Right now they're set back about 1/2"... would like to see the Magnaflow etching on it.