exhaust question

nevermind...i found the answer to my question...and yes it was a dumb question.

im thinkin i should just spend the extra money and just get headers instead of a replacement manifold...considering im puttin a cam right away.

Do it :read:

How'd you "blow a hole" in the manifold?

I have several manifolds laying around. I'll make you a good deal.

91_bowtie said:

How'd you "blow a hole" in the manifold?

I have several manifolds laying around. I'll make you a good deal.

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I was going to ask the same. LOL

NO IDEA...it started out as just a crack...i was told it woud be fine for a while....being the dumbass i am, i pinned it comin off a stop sign, and the truck jsut started screeamin and makin all this noise..had some nice blue flames comin out the bottom....not fun.

ps...if i dont go with headers i will send you a pm about your manifolds u got layin around...thanks

blue flames or smoke?

Where's the crack? I don't see how the mainfold just fell apart like that. As long as it has all of its bolts, and is still connected to the y-pipe, it should have been fine.

i have no idea either.. maybe something hit it and it cracked and jsut weakened over time, im not sure. You wouldnt think that would happen to cast iron though eh? I have no idea.

If you plan on doing a cam soon, then headers are really a supporting mod you need to be seriously looking at anyway. Same with the rest of your exhaust if it's stock.

yea i will call my dealership and ask em about the warranty...

i have a flowmaster right now..
how do you like your doug thorleys? how much gain did u experience with them?



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what does dumping exhaust do? everyone on here has done it and i dont know what it is...im assuming its when u saw it off under the truck?
whats the point of this? How does affect the sound of the truck?

just called the dealership....told me a cam swap wont affect my extended warranty unless the cam itself is the cause of any problems.....
woo heres a cam swap!

blsnelling said:

If you plan on doing a cam soon, then headers are really a supporting mod you need to be seriously looking at anyway. Same with the rest of your exhaust if it's stock.

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The stock pipes flow more than enough for a healthy cam. If he gets headers and replaces the factory y-pipe, the stock muffler is the only real restriction left. Don't replace the stock stainless pipe unless you really have to. :imo

my muffler isnt stock..i have flowmasters...

and dont say it....they arent that bad!

The stock pipes flow more than enough for a healthy cam. If he gets headers and replaces the factory y-pipe, the stock muffler is the only real restriction left. Don't replace the stock stainless pipe unless you really have to

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so are you saying i wont need to buy headers in order to put in a new cam?

sexy6litre said:

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so are you saying i wont need to buy headers in order to put in a new cam?

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no... you should get headers. :read:

I thought you were already set on getting them. I meant the rest of the exhaust system. Most people remove the 2.75" stainless pipe and replace it with 3" aluminized or unnecessary duals.

ohhh..no i am set on headers...just gotta figure out what kind.

just out of curiousity, what is it that makes headers and other supporting mods necessary for installing a cam?

I would concur with 91_bowtie. Add headers and you should be good to go with a moderate cam. Is your truck a 4x4 or not?