Need muffler help

Had this thread in performance and no one responded.....I have a 1997 single cab 2.7L I have seen that the stock muffler is welded to the pipes so i was wondering if i could cut the stock one out and put a flowmaster 40 mabey in its place but insted of weld it use clamps to hold it on and what size is my pipes 2 1/2 idk........also if i use the stock pipe single in and out will the truck be louder one more Q does the muffler inlet and outlet need to be in line like stock THANKS ALOT

 

Yep, that's the idea, and I'm sure you could use clamps.... but i highly recommend you weld, i guess for a peace of mind. I know the 2nd Gen have 2.5" pipes, not sure about the 1st gens but someone will chime in and answer that for ya. Have you heard other mufflers around here?

 

thanks