Thanks Andy, that's what I was curious about. I don't have a Plasma
cutter, but I guess I can bust out the reciprocating saw if need be.
It's not like I haven't had to before...
-Ryan
Garland, TX
Andy Levy wrote:
>
> That's what we (ok...Jon) did on my Dak. The original plan was to just
> undo the clamps at each end of the factory muffler, pull it out, and
> slip in the Flowmaster 50 with 2.5 inch pipes on each end.
>
> Didn't work out so well; Jon had to pull out the plasma cutter and
> hacked the pipes as close to the muffler body as possible. I purchased
> a new front hanger/clamp from the dealer (easiest way to handle that).
> Fortunately the FM was slightly longer than the OEM muffler, so it took
> up the "slack." New clamp in back and a second clamp up front as I
> recall just to make sure everything was secure.
>
> Ryan Rodgers wrote:
>
>>
>> If I was to splice a performance muffler in-line on my 2000 Dak, what
>> would be involved? I know it's 2.5 inch pipe. Will a muffler with
>> 2.5 inch openings slide over the existing pipe and clamp on? And, yes
>> I realize I may need to add a hanger or 2 and some straight pipe
>> depending on the length of the muffler. I was looking at getting a
>> cat-back system, but due to other issues, it is cost prohibitive to
>> spend that much on my "dakota hobby" right now. At least a nice
>> performance muffler would be a little better than stock (and easier to
>> convince the wife to let me buy).
>> -Ryan
>> Garland, TX
>>
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