EDGECRUSHER
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I need some advice on the direction to take with the exhaust on my 92 with a 5.7.
I've had the truck parked for a bit because it needs a lot of work and I'm just now starting to get some moola to work with. I'll be replacing the motor, exhaust and tires soon. I'm thinking of starting with the exhaust since that is the biggest problem. I'm very able to do the work and even weld.
As it sits the exhaust is completely rotted out. It had a dual muffler (no cat) exhaust going out to the bumper with two pipes, I'd say 2.5"? Mufflers were positioned right in front of axle and it has stock manifold with the big "Y" pipe which I believe is stock and in good shape.
My plan for the truck is to return is to 100% good mechanical condition - generally stock but with mild upgrades where they don't cut into the budget too much. Honestly, I'm contemplating a few things but I'm not sure if they would be worth it or if I'd even pick the right combination to put together which is where I need your advice.
- budget minded long-tube header (ie. Summit brand)?
-2.5" or 3" pipe?
- keep the Y-pipe?
- what style/brand muffler(s) for a deep tone but tolerable highway performance.
- will I save any money or gain quality if I buy mufflers and just take it to a muffler shop to have it installed with new pipes or buy a kit and assemble it myself?
thanks for any insight you can share
I've had the truck parked for a bit because it needs a lot of work and I'm just now starting to get some moola to work with. I'll be replacing the motor, exhaust and tires soon. I'm thinking of starting with the exhaust since that is the biggest problem. I'm very able to do the work and even weld.
As it sits the exhaust is completely rotted out. It had a dual muffler (no cat) exhaust going out to the bumper with two pipes, I'd say 2.5"? Mufflers were positioned right in front of axle and it has stock manifold with the big "Y" pipe which I believe is stock and in good shape.
My plan for the truck is to return is to 100% good mechanical condition - generally stock but with mild upgrades where they don't cut into the budget too much. Honestly, I'm contemplating a few things but I'm not sure if they would be worth it or if I'd even pick the right combination to put together which is where I need your advice.
- budget minded long-tube header (ie. Summit brand)?
-2.5" or 3" pipe?
- keep the Y-pipe?
- what style/brand muffler(s) for a deep tone but tolerable highway performance.
- will I save any money or gain quality if I buy mufflers and just take it to a muffler shop to have it installed with new pipes or buy a kit and assemble it myself?
thanks for any insight you can share