It's time...

[ramthis9501]

Think it's time to start thinking about some new exhaust...
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/ramthis9501/Photos/2012-09-27_21-46-38_754.jpg

Pretty bad when the pipe literally rusts off lol

Already know exactly what I want, just have to wait til next week when I can get some money saved up.

In the mean time, this is in it's place
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/ramthis9501/Photos/2012-09-27_21-49-19_934.jpg

Used a flex pipe as a turn down

I would like to tell what I'm getting but... That would ruin the surprise ;)

[(S.M.R) 101]

At3030

[ramthis9501]

Nope...

[fastnnuffrt]

Super 44s

[918Dodge]

I've got Flowmaster 10 Series on mine. Nice aggressive sound!

[fastnnuffrt]

I like the sound of flows but performance blows

[Randall488]

Cherrybomb extremes are mean. Got em on my 10 and it took the river sound out of it.

[ramthis9501]

Ok since I suck at keeping things from people, I'll go ahead and say...

I'm gonna be getting the Aero Turbine 2525, same as the AT3030, but it is for 2.5" exhaust not 3" like the AT3030 is for. Going to be ordering it within the week and hopefully have it done by next week sometime.

More then likely going to go with Performance Muffler and have them weld it all on and run some new pipe.

One question I have though... I know it's kinda controversial and everyone has their own opinion, but I am really thinking about cutting off the catalytic converter. 2 reasons for this: One, it will be better flowing exhaust and help it breath better and two, it will be alot louder then if I keep it on. It literally sounds the exact same with it coming straight out of the cat then what it does now.

So will I really see much of a negative impact on performance or will it be about the same?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Just get a high flow cat dude..

[ramthis9501]

Eh.. I'd really like straight through, nothing in the way between the motor and muffler

[fastnnuffrt]

As long as u keep a muffler no cats is fine. My Tahoes straights with no cats and headers who cares. Old school dudes got different opinions. Just food for thought if no cats was so bad then why do n/a lsx block trucks run no cats?! I mean they only have 20k ties up in motor lol

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I've told you about what happened to my '04 when I dropped the cats, but its up to you.

[ramthis9501]

I know Dave, I'm just doing some extra thinking on it. Probably just gonna leave it on and see how I like it. If I want it louder, then I'll think about cutting it off.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

If you want it louder, why not just install an electric cutout before, or even right after, the cat?

[Okiespaniels]

I'd say when your timing slips show somewhere around 250 rwhp you can worry about your exhaust. At 188 hp it's not an issue unless it's plugged.

Haveing it tested when you get your muffler installed might be a good idea.

[ramthis9501]

If you want it louder, why not just install an electric cutout before, or even right after, the cat?

Hm... Might be a good idea. Found one on Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-670136/?rtype=10

I know it's manual, but I wouldn't mind doing it myself. Pretty good price I think.

One thing though, if I put in before or even after the cat, that's going to be underneath the cab... Wouldn't I have to worry about exhaust fumes getting in there?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I wouldn't mess with a manual cutout...I know it is cheap, but its meant for someone who only intends on using it at the strip. Save your pennies and get a Raceland cutout. Also, the only time your exhaust fumes will be a problem is if you plan on idling for a long time on a calm day.

[0212353]

nothing is cooler that hitting the remote on the cutout, I don't care who you are........its like your first nut. :D

[ramthis9501]

Alright it's gonna have to be awhile though before I'll be able to get an e-cutout. I'll just get the muffler put on and do the cutout later

[Randall488]

I ran my 89 dodge straight piped, cut off under the cab and never had an issue with fumes in cab. I say keep the cats on magnum engines, the exhaust flows on the newer stuff is alot better than it used to be.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Magnaflow makes some good high flow cats that are less restrictive, I would leave cats on it, maybe just look into them

[ramthis9501]

Finally got it ordered today... Had a few things had to do first but now it's on its way! By next week, it'll be done!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Very nice!!!

[ramthis9501]

Look what came out of the UPS truck today :)
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/ramthis9501/Photos/2012-10-24_18-02-44_553.jpg
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/ramthis9501/Photos/2012-10-24_18-02-26_579.jpg

Not going to be able to get it installed though until next paycheck... maybe the one after that, but it will get done soon!

It claims to give about 2 more mpg's, think that's real?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Eh...I doubt it.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Doubt it as well.. lol

But they sound good :D

[ramthis9501]

Well it took alot longer then I was expecting, but it is finally installed :D It looks great underneath there and sounds so much better! I punched it on the way home earlier and I swear it sounded like a turbo spooling :D So much badassness!

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/ramthis9501/Photos/2012-11-03_14-14-18_825.jpg

[ramthis9501]

And an exhaust clip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX_t0H7ZjpU&feature=plcp

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Nice man