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Muffler fitting - 12/18/2007 9:01:56 PM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Buying a Flowmaster 40 series muffler, without the kit.
I'm sure it's possible, but wouldn't the different size muffler require different pipes?
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/18/2007 9:24:19 PM
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Idriveachevy
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auto parts stores sell adapters that can hook up from any size pipe to any size inlet on the muffler. flowmaster should have our size though.
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/18/2007 9:36:58 PM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Yeah but I mean length wise.
And we have 2.25 or 2.50?
I'm about to buy this
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3429
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/18/2007 9:43:13 PM
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Idriveachevy
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ok here is my problem, i was told that our pipe was 2.25 in and out of the muffler, but sawed mine of right at the front of the muffler and then went to attatch mine and it was the same exact size as my new one wich is 2.25 id, so u need to get on that fits over that or do like i did and get and adapter. i got one that fit over the end to lengthen the pipe after the exhaust flange, and then stretched it to fit. it was probubly way more difficult that it should have been but...
u should go to the live chat like said, and we can talk about it.
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/18/2007 9:53:50 PM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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So it IS 2.25? What are the pipes? 2.25? An adapter would work good, but yeah live chat should be easier.
< Message edited by dimmuborgir6nik6 -- 12/18/2007 9:56:54 PM >
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/19/2007 1:27:05 PM
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igot10pinitis
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the problem is the flowmaster muffler dont fit right in the place of the stock.. The stock one is a good 5 inches longer
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/19/2007 1:52:32 PM
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rriddle3
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There was no problem fitting mine. Just cut the pipe in front and behind the original muffler, center the Flowmaster (or any other muffler) and weld on the appropriate length of new tubing to each end to place the new muffler in the same center point as the old.
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/19/2007 2:17:37 PM
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drperry
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My muffler is almost as long as the stock one 
My factory sized pipe is 2.5"
The tail pipe is 2.25"
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/19/2007 7:35:09 PM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Yeah, the stock one is a lot bigger so the tail pipe would be too short when it's attached to the shorted muffler.. Right?
< Message edited by dimmuborgir6nik6 -- 12/19/2007 7:41:07 PM >
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1996 Chevy Blazer 4 door 4x4 4.3L Vortec
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/19/2007 7:36:04 PM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Yeah that's what I thought from the pictures I took. I could use a reducer from the pipe to the inlet, and regular weld for the outlet to the tail pipe?
I was also thinking get a 2.5 muffler, and buy a 2.5 tail pipe.
< Message edited by dimmuborgir6nik6 -- 12/19/2007 7:41:48 PM >
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1996 Chevy Blazer 4 door 4x4 4.3L Vortec
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 3:32:16 AM
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drperry
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Go for the bigger tail pipe... it'll make the sound a touch deeper and louder
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 3:45:32 AM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Yeah, because if I get the 2.5 tail pipe I'll be running 2.5 pipes all throughout the truck with a 2.5 muffler.
I can probably find tail pipes anywhere, any good specific brands? And will bending and cutting have to be done?
< Message edited by dimmuborgir6nik6 -- 12/20/2007 3:52:40 AM >
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1996 Chevy Blazer 4 door 4x4 4.3L Vortec
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 4:02:06 AM
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drperry
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Your muffler shop can probably order one in that's a direct replacement... but 2.5" instead.
Any good shop should be able to bend one up for ya no problem, unless you want a fancy looking tip on the end, in which case, as long as it's stainless steel, and you like the looks of it, the shop can put it on the end of the tailpipe for ya.
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 4:21:01 AM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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I have to look for a shop near me who could install the muffler so they can order a larger pipe for me. Originally I was gonna take it to my mechanic but a performance shop would obviously be better.
I was looking at universal 2.5 inch pipes that require welding, but there's pretty good flowmaster tail pipes.
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1996 Chevy Blazer 4 door 4x4 4.3L Vortec
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 5:02:57 AM
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drperry
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If you get one bent by the shop, make sure they use a mandrel bender...
The tailpipe is just that... a piece of pipe, lol.
The shiny part at the end is just a tip...
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RE: Muffler fitting - 12/20/2007 5:50:18 AM
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dimmuborgir6nik6
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Yeah, I might buy a tip for it. I want a pretty big tip.
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1996 Chevy Blazer 4 door 4x4 4.3L Vortec
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Flowmaster 40 Series
Westin grille guard
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra High Beams
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Low Beams
AEM Brute Force
Pioneer deck
Polk audio
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