Howdy DMLers!!
I finally got my whole exhaust installed yesterday. Yippie!!!
I ordered every part from rockauto.com. I can generate a list if anyone wants it.
I did have to cut away some of the old exhaust cause it was coming apart. I used a air
powered cut off saw. ;-)
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For the following questions, be aware that I have just replaced these items:
1. Walker catalytic converter #55131. This was the "direct-fit" kind that comes with
pipes welded to both ends of cat. Simply pull old converter. Then install new one.
I matched old with the new and they seemed to be a dead-on match.
2. DynoMax Super Turbo Kit #17443. This is all the other pipes, a muffler, and the
clamps all in one kit.
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Anyway, I noticed 2 minor things I was hoping someone may know an answer to.
1. There is a crossmember that the intermediate pipe* gets too close to. And I dont
know what to do about it. I measured about 1/10" between them. And the FSM says that
about 1" should exist between exhaust pipes and body/frame members. Any thoughts?
Perhaps some heat protection material can be put between them? Like heat wrap?
2. The tail pipe has two hangers welded on that are made of 3/8" round bar. The
hangers are supposed to go into the rubber insulators. My problem is both hangers look
like they are offset to the rear of vehicle by about 1 1/2". I am thinking that the
pipe may be a bit too long. And perhaps if i cut off about 1" of this pipe at the
muffler end that the hangers will line up with the insulators again. Any thoughts?
* 16" long pipe used between end of cat and front of muffler. used only on extended cab trucks.
Dan K.
1992 Dakota Club Cab LE with A/C, Cruise, PS, PB, PW, PL, 3.55 rear, 5.2L V8 and a 46RH. Mods: Cool-air intake, 180* T-stat, relocated IAT.
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Future Plans: 5.9L engine swap, cat-back exhaust, 3.91 rear
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