Exhaust is happening

[iamdub]

I'm more interested to know what issues prompted the extra trips and visit to a machine shop.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I'm more interested to know what issues prompted the extra trips and visit to a machine shop.

The connection between the headers and the y pipe were not the same as factory. I had to get 60mm m10 nuts and bolts and i tell ya we were just barely able to get them together, it wasnt looking good. We had zinc plated bolts at work so at least they wont rust

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I will make a video hopefully today

 

[iamdub]

The connection between the headers and the y pipe were not the same as factory. I had to get 60mm m10 nuts and bolts and i tell ya we were just barely able to get them together, it wasnt looking good. We had zinc plated bolts at work so at least they wont rust

Ah. Yeah, connecting the rubber-bushed piping to the rigid parts (manifolds/headers) seems to always be the problem areas for aftermarket exhaust systems and a deal-breaker for those not so skilled or equipped. Glad you got it and are happy with it.

Now, on with the pics and vid!

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Here are the headers

 

[Squirrelsmith]

The gasket i got block the holes for the oil dipstick and the spark plug wire hangers. That was a ***** too. Luckily you can dig it out with a razor blade and flat tip screwdriver

 

[wjburken]

Come on now Kev! You gonna tell us about your new exhaust without a video? Lol

Yeah where’s the audio clip? Come on man!

New rule! Share video or exhaust didn’t happen!

 

[Rocket Man]

The connection between the headers and the y pipe were not the same as factory. I had to get 60mm m10 nuts and bolts and i tell ya we were just barely able to get them together, it wasnt looking good. We had zinc plated bolts at work so at least they wont rust

I don’t understand why companies like Pacesetter only offer off-road y- pipes and no option for catalytic converters. Good to hear you overcame.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Video has been made just waiting for it to upload to youtube

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I don’t understand why companies like Pacesetter only offer off-road y- pipes and no option for catalytic converters. Good to hear you overcame.

Im a prototype cnc machinist and my friend that helped me is a mechnical engineer and car nut. We have full access to everything at our company, machines and tools. We can overcome anything!

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Says its too big to upload hers is the link

 

[wjburken]

Says its too big to upload hers is the link

Nice looking truck!

Exhausts sounds great.

 

[Rocket Man]

Great video, thanks for doing it. That truck is super clean for something over 30 years old, and that exhaust sounds great.

 

[iamdub]

Looks like a quality exhaust system and sounds good! Tahoe looks really nice and in awesome shape.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Looks like a quality exhaust system and sounds good! Tahoe looks really nice and in awesome shape.

I think its pretty nice. At least its new. The old one was really rusted

 

[Squirrelsmith]

The second pic is where it rusted straight through and broke off

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Tip sticking out too far? Wow i did not expect it to smell so strongly but apparently that is normal for new exhaust parts while all the oils and such burn off. Smells loke burning plastic

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Does look like it's sticking out a bit. Sounds great though!

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I cant decide. Had ot in too far now its out too far haha

 

[89Suburban]

Nice work!!!!