The magnaflow people finally got back w/me via email. They say it won't; don't know if they're just being extra cautious. They say they have nothing for the 2 door. Do you know anybody that's successfully used on a 2 door?
1996 2 door Tahoe exhaust
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The magnaflow people finally got back w/me via email. They say it won't; don't know if they're just being extra cautious. They say they have nothing for the 2 door. Do you know anybody that's successfully used on a 2 door?
SunlitComet
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one or two people have but dont remember there name. even gm say it is the same part number between a 2 dr and 4dr. i am gonna call them to find out what the deal is.
4myfreedom
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LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE GETTING A CUSTOM JOB! By your own mufflers and hit an exhaust shop
McFizzl
Broke as a Joke.
The muffler on my 4 door is massive. I could turn it into a water tank. probably hold 30 gallons or so.
Gzes
the drifting 2dr
You got a stock one most likely
97Tahoe2d4x
Member
Hey Goldhawg,
I installed Magnaflow 45453, which is a California compliant direct fit cats on my 2 door couple of weeks ago. It bolted right up to the manifold and
muffler.
I know this is not exactly the same part but I don't see why it won't fit.
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
it is the same part physically.
Any chance you have some pics? What muffler did you go with? I'm trying to piece together a complete SS exhaust for my 2 door since I live in Ohio w/salt. Gibson has an over the axle 3" pipe I can buy. Looking for a high performance relatively quiet muffler. I've heard Gibson's muffler is a little louder, although their sales agent said its one of the quieter ones. And if this cat set up works, might go with it.
97Tahoe2d4x
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Here are some pics of the cats.
Just out of the box
Assembly comes in two pieces with all the gaskets and band clamp.
Old and new
As you can see, they're same dimension.
New head pipe, drivers side
Old head pipe, drivers side
Installed
Install was straight forward but was time consuming. There is a video in Magnaflow site on the install. If you have a sawz-all, use it as in the video. I loaned out mine and couldn't get it back in time for the install. Wound up dropping the trans crossmember.
Everything bolted right up from manifold to muffler flange at rear.
As for the muffler, I'm still running the stocker. I was also thinking to get the Gibson set up. Other option is Flowmaster but I'm not a big fan of Flowmaster. Let us know how you like the Gibson when you get it.
Choice is limited for us 2 door guys.
As sunlit mentioned above, same part. Only us Califronians get to pay 300 more bucks for the "heavy metals" in the cats....ahhh the cost of living in CA.
If you need more pics, let me know.
Oh, BTW, these things are soooo worth the money and effort to install.
Sorry for delayed reply, I was away for the weekend for my b-day.
Good luck.
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SunlitComet
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stainless still looks pretty. wonder how it would look ceramic coated.
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also like the orientation of them too. more clearance from the ground.
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btw i already know where you live in regards to your post on another thread. nice color on your sport. the paint job on the house needs some additional discussion.
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also like the orientation of them too. more clearance from the ground.
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btw i already know where you live in regards to your post on another thread. nice color on your sport. the paint job on the house needs some additional discussion.
97Tahoe2d4x
Member
stainless still looks pretty. wonder how it would look ceramic coated.
---------- Post added at 09:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:06 PM ----------
also like the orientation of them too. more clearance from the ground.
---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:10 PM ----------
btw i already know where you live in regards to your post on another thread. nice color on your sport. the paint job on the house needs some additional discussion.
Yeah, stainless does look pretty. Now I wish I had polished it up a little bit before the install.
They're really tucked up nice once in the truck and love those mandrel bent tubes.
What did you do, Google map street view and saw my truck? I love it here, it's a 5 minute commute to SFO for me......
Burgandy on burgandy, haven't seen another 2 door with that combo yet, seen one with tan interior....
As for the house, let's just say "Happy wife is happy life" so I can continue wrenching on my truck.
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
yeah you left the address showing and i had not actually seen your truck and there it was. the exterior color goes well with the sport package. other then repainting my body the bumpers will get changed out for ones that are for some satin blacks that will among other things carry a winch, spare tire lights d-ring and other stuff. only a thousand bucks each. i have to black wheels in the back and need to get the ones for front. have not decided if i will stick with oynx black i got now or not so glossy but it will likely be two-toe done the long axis of the truck sides of vehicle one color and hood roof and barn doors in another. you see i have damages clear-coat on hood and room it bad as well and starting to turn brown towards the front. i want to change the hood and figured i can do each individual section one at a time without interfering with the other. also would budget easier. wrenching, wrenching, wrenching keep that hand a wrenching tahooooe.
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I have a 95 Yukon 2 door the I have to replace the stock exhaust manifolds. I would like to go with a set of headers, preferrably long tube, but I'm stuck trying to decide whether or not to use hi flow cats or no cats and whether to do true dual or keep it running down the passenger side. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking about using these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/big-31506flt/overview I live in a state where I can get away with no cats and have an exhaust shop that will make my custom exhaust, if needed. The factory y pipe looks new-ish but looks like its somewhat mickey moused on...
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Well I have the magnaflow and the gibson cat back. But I started up top with my 1.52 roller rockers and some used JBA shorties that I bought off c/l. I ran into one difficulty and google no es mi amigo on this one. The drivers side egr pipe doesn't fit into the header; wondering how others solved. Not sure I can just bend the pipe (I'm afraid it will crack). If you look at the pic the problem is the pipe curves into the first tube. Thoughts?
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INstalled the magnaflow cats and gibson cat back today. Haven't driven it yet, but it fit together well and sounds good; no leaks. Buzzed the throttle and it sounds good (fairly quiet, but I wanted that way). Only issue was the gibson cat back had some weld slag in the inside of the O2 sensor--of course I didn't notice that on the ground, so had to take apart and get the die grinder to it. But didn't have to retap the threads. Otherwise install went well. Had a friend help; took about 3-4 hours of leisurely work, but I do have a lift.
