True Dual Exhaust on a 2-Door

[Colorado Yeti]

So, I bought a 1999 2-door z-71 Tahoe with 52,000 miles. It is completely stock, doesn't have a scratch on it and basically looks brand new inside and out. I love the truck but would like to have just a little more sound. As you guys are aware, it has dual exhaust with dual cats back to a single muffler & tailpipe. I bought two Dynomax turbo mufflers (love their sound) and took it to a muffler shop to have them chop off the stock muffler and weld in the two new mufflers with dual tailpipes, one on each side. The owner said no way, not enough room. He could run duals but would have to exit the tailpipes on the same side (passenger). I think that looks goofy, said no and left.

I know that I have seen two door Tahoes with dual exhaust. If you have one, can you post some pics and tell me how you did it? I think this guy suffers from a lack of imagination and inspiration.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Nice looking truck. Can I ask how much you paid out of interest?

 

[Colorado Yeti]

Way too much, I am afraid to say..... $17,000. I did a nationwide search on Craigslist and finally found a Z-71 two door in the color I wanted in Georgia, which is a long way from Colorado. I totalled my Jeep Rubicon last December and insurance gave me a very healthy settlement, which allowed me to purchase this truck with nothing out of pocket. So I was okay paying it, although I know that I overpayed. But it was a $38,000 truck brand new (still have the window sticker), and it is practically brand new shape so I am okay with that.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Damn. That is a lot of money. But there can't be many with less than 60k on the clock around. Mine had 63k when i bought it at 4.5 yo and I paid $18.5.

I hope it serves you well. Back to your twin exhaust question

 

[bigfootchiro]

I have a 4 door, but should be enough room on a 2 door. My 3” true dual exhaust will be done in the next couple of weeks, so will post pictures.

 

[Macks2DrTahoe]

Man that is a very nice 2 door. Over priced but you can't take it with you.

I just started my 2 door Tahoe project and I want dual exhaust too. I've checked with two shops in my area and they both indicated they would have to exit both tailpipes on the passenger side. If you find a different way please share.

 

[bigfootchiro]

Are they even considering removing the spare tire?

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Are they even considering removing the spare tire?

the spare goes in the trunk

 

[east302]

Any update?

I have those same mufflers (Dynomax) on a 98 extended cab with true duals and wouldn’t mind having it on my two-door as well.


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[96_z71_pit]

I have a 96 2 door and got dual tailpipes to the back, i had it done like 15 or so yrs ago, not a problem, I'll try and post pics soon

 

[YukonGTmaster]

I don’t think you overpaid. I wouldn’t sell mine for less than $25k, and it has 249k miles. Lol. But that’s Canadian dollars so it’s only about 12k US. Haha! (Did your wheels come stock with Center Caps?)

 

[rchurch5945]

I'm not sure about a 2 door 4wd but if you get under a 2 door 2wd you can easily see there is nowhere to run an exhaust pipe on the driver's side. I'd love to have dual exhaust on mine.

If anyone has, please post pics!

 

[wtbtahoe]

When I bought my 2 door 2 wheel drive Tahoe it had a "dual exhaust" on it all the way to the rear, with a 4"/6" drop. It was run underneath the rear axle, because if your Tahoe is lowered there is virtually no room for dual exhausts. I took it off and went with a Gibson cat back system that sounds good in combination with a shorty Edelbrock header.

 

[hank45122]

When I bought my 2 door 2 wheel drive Tahoe it had a "dual exhaust" on it all the way to the rear, with a 4"/6" drop. It was run underneath the rear axle, because if your Tahoe is lowered there is virtually no room for dual exhausts. I took it off and went with a Gibson cat back system that sounds good in combination with a shorty Edelbrock header.

How was the performance and mileage for the Gibson vs the tru me duals?

 

[wtbtahoe]

Sorry, never compared the mileage to the two exhausts. I added a shorty header at the same time as the Gibson and also added a Hypertech tune so no idea how much it changed. Since then, added a Whipple SC so it's changed even more.

 

[11bravo]

96z71pit...do you still have your Tahoe with the true duals. would like to see the pics you said you would post.

 

[wtbtahoe]

Here is the dual exhaust configuration the original owner installed on my two door two wheel drive Tahoe. I ultimately removed it and installed a Gibson cat-back exhaust setup. It sounded bad IMHO and the rear axle clearance was not good. I'd stick with an over axle setup; there is no free lunch on clearance if you lower it.

 

[wtbtahoe]

Much better setup with the single sideout exhaust. Sounds better-less drone- and there is more clearance, although it's not great.

 

[Sptwall]

I have a 96 2 door and got dual tailpipes to the back, i had it done like 15 or so yrs ago, not a problem, I'll try and post pics soon

I can not find the referenced pictures of your exhaust. Where can I find them. I would like to show the muffler shop guy, for reference.
Thanks!

 

[95twodoorhoe]

So, I bought a 1999 2-door z-71 Tahoe with 52,000 miles. It is completely stock, doesn't have a scratch on it and basically looks brand new inside and out. I love the truck but would like to have just a little more sound. As you guys are aware, it has dual exhaust with dual cats back to a single muffler & tailpipe. I bought two Dynomax turbo mufflers (love their sound) and took it to a muffler shop to have them chop off the stock muffler and weld in the two new mufflers with dual tailpipes, one on each side. The owner said no way, not enough room. He could run duals but would have to exit the tailpipes on the same side (passenger). I think that looks goofy, said no and left.

I know that I have seen two door Tahoes with dual exhaust. If you have one, can you post some pics and tell me how you did it? I think this guy suffers from a lack of imagination and inspiration.

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Nice truck! I wouldn't worry about what you paid. It sounds like in your situation you did good. I love these 2 door trucks and you don't see many of them. I have had no less than 7 people stop me when out to ask if they can buy it. I plan on putting dual exhaust on mine as well, so I hope you get an answer to your questions.