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Dumping the exhaust

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Khaos, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM
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    Khaos

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    (I believe thats the right term for it). Basically what I wanna do is cut my exhaust pipe off right behind the axle. In the stock spot its just begging to get hung up on something or bent to hell and back. Plus its ugly as sin and I aint gonna waste no money on buying some fancy tip or whatever to dress it up. I figure I might as well kill two birds with one stone.

    Are they any cons/reasons not to do this?

    This is how I plan on cutting it.

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  2. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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    i dont see what would be bad about it
     
  3. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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    dually

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    It will be loud. Especially with a aftermarket muffler
     
  4. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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    How much loader? I'm planning on running the factory exhaust/muffler. If its only a little bit loader I don't mind, but I'm not int the whole "lets have the loudest truck on the block" thing like everyone else in my area. lol
     
  5. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    I have a magna flow muffler..........and added an extension then a turn down just behind the bumper.............no issues offroad, even in deep water. Its not much louder then stock muffler.
     
  6. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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    tjgraner09

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    watch out for your spare...if close enough you will melt the tread right off it... friend did it and when he needed the spare...well he had a big ass bald spot on it
     
  7. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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    Actually,,,

    I tried it for a day with my Borla. Did not have the turn down, but it was similar... Quiter @ idle, and lower RPM's

    But when I really stomped on it, it got hella load.

    End result, not for me. But if you want to eliminate for reasons you stated, you will not have any problems.

    Disconnect the rear section and see what it souds like...
     
  8. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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    OH yeah forgot to mention that................my spare is on my roofrack now. Otherwise yes the pipe would rub the tire.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i have a magnaflow welded in w/ it dumped like pictured and its not loud at all. if u punch it, of course it will be louder. i've had it on for a few months w/ no issues
     
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    ive noticed absolutely ZERO change in the noise level...at any point...and my spare is crap anyways...ive got 2 more hanging out in the shed...
     
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    Yeah, I dont know... Maybe I needed the turn down portion. Because with it coming straight out of the muffler, it was blaaahhh at WOT on my set up.

    Chris 4X4 said to leave about 1 foot after the muffler, so that could be the difference in sound that I did not experience.

    I need to come over and check out your set up. Been a while.
     
  12. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    yeah....mine goes over the axle and dumps out. prolly 2-3" of pipe after the muffler i think
     
  13. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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    ive been wanting to do something similar to that also. the crazy chrome tip borla sends with there exhaust is gay, and a pain to keep clean. Plus it looks like it hangs down super low. I just cant justify cutting up a $600 exhaust..lol
     
  14. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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    LOL, exactly what I was pondering over... I really need to hear this up front. I agree it does hang low, but come on , Gay is harsh... J/K

    I'm stuck between that Desert Pre Runner look and the stealth look. Yeah, my inner is confused,,, Got a 4X4 that I love, but want to make this a bad ass quick NA truck. Go figure.:eek:
     
  15. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    i wouldnt have a problem cutting mine since i can reweld it. but im a bit weird about stuff..its just not the same once cut and rewelded.
     
  16. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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    where i live they wont pass your inspection 4 that...i think
     
  17. Jan 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    i think its only illegal if its not behind the rear most door.
     
  18. Jan 7, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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    there shouldnt be anything illegal about it as youre just shortening the last pipe...theres no cut out mufflers or cats or anything like that...just shortened rear pipe so it doesnt get smashed on rocks or filled with mud etc
     

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