My exhaust project for the 2001

1991S1030K · 04-17-2008, 12:20 PM

Ok guys- I bought some used headers from Doubledown on the s-seriesforum.com ( nice guy btw )

What they are new and specs :
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...+0&autoview=sku

Here's my improvments to them so far :

Loose heat shield- welded up
Welded around the EGR tube better
Welded around each primary on the outside of the flange- I still need to grind some of the welds for bolt clearance.
Grinded the inside for better flow
One of the bungs was stripped on the drivers side collector- re tapped the thread and got nicer plugs. I will use high temp anti seize when I screw them in for good.
Grinded the air tube welds- found out they are brazed on. Can’t weld over that.
The Y pipe collector had some cracks and down the middle you could see light through. I welded up the cracks and I just need to grind out the welds smooth.
Once I finish grinding out the other header on the inside- I’m sending them to Jet hot to get ceramic coated and they will look good as new. Then I go to the exhaust shop and get the mid section on the Y pipe fitted and repaired. I also got new donut gaskets for the Y pipe.
I’m going to have 3” from the Y pipe to the muffler. I have a 3” stainless flex pipe that I’ll install before the high flow stainless cat I just got. Followed by a QTP cutout. I will also will have to weld in an O2 bung after the new cat for the third 02 Sensor.
I still need to buy bolts for everything- the headers, Y pipe and collector. Probably use ARP bolts.

anyway- here's some pics :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/...8dbb05.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/...9f95b4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/...613dfe.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/...2ef48c.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/...6a1f29.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/...baee60.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/...34474d.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/...77af08.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/...333d7c.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/...097186.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/...c1dd25.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/...2c16c7.jpg?v=0

1991S1030K · 04-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Grinding all done- I also chopped out the Mid section of the Y pipe that was crunched from hitting a speed bump. I also had to retap another bung on the Y pipe- it was crossed a little bit. I'll get the new section welded in when I get the headers on the truck. I'll probably drive my truck open headers to the shop and fit the Y pipe and the rest of the exhaust. If I can run a 02 sim I won't run a cat.

Pics :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/...83cf9a.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/...194a7e.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/...116a45.jpg?v=0

Thread on s-seriesforum :
http://www.s-seriesforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=83331

1991S1030K · 06-22-2008, 03:38 PM

Got the headers back from Jet-hot. Looks really nice. They did a nice job. They are coated Silver Sterling 1300.

s106banger · 06-22-2008, 10:06 PM

wow! those look killer!

what i dont see is how the y-pipe fits together. i hope to see pics of it on the truck. and how much did it cost to them coated?

1fast4by · 06-22-2008, 10:16 PM

Headers look pretty...

TN-Noma · 06-22-2008, 11:01 PM

Looks awesome bro, whats up, haven't seen you on here in a long time.

1991S1030K · 06-23-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by s106banger

wow! those look killer!

what i dont see is how the y-pipe fits together. i hope to see pics of it on the truck. and how much did it cost to them coated?

I cut out the mid section of the Y pipe because it had a huge dent in it. will have to get fitted when I get the headers installed. I just wanted the collectors coated. After shipping the headers there and back and their labor and cost- $300.

1991S1030K · 06-23-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TN-Noma

Looks awesome bro, whats up, haven't seen you on here in a long time.

I know man, I miss my old first gen. I used to post up like a mad man. I have a lot of projects planned for my 2001.

1991S1030K · 08-15-2008, 06:01 PM

OK, worked a little bit last night. Got the headers installed. The drivers side is a big PITA working around the brake lines. I should have listened to you guys and removed that heat shield. Getting that spark plug in there is a pain. The EGR tube didn't line up well so I'm just going to take it all off and cap it off. I'll leave the air pump lines capped off for now. I used Felpro gaskets and ARP SS bolts.

Pics :
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/...605df1c1_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/...69323f2a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/...2f1c2035_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/...ba99f906_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/...46483ba2_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/...6e7e5fa6_o.jpg

Stock parts :
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/...e1004e2e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/...0d586f2e_o.jpg

Got 3 parts Tig welded today during my lunch break. This section of the exhaust will bolt inline to the Collector off the Y pipe. It just needs flanges welded on either end now. A Steel Fabricator Company called CT&S in Irving did it for me. I know the owner pretty well and he didn’t charge me to do it. Since the cut out is polished nice, Tig looks better than Mig. His welder, Robert did a good job.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/...05b89256_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/...f382f7eb_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/...4b1d19bc_b.jpg

I took these pics with my Blackjack II phone. Takes pretty good pics!

2002Chad · 08-15-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

After shipping the headers there and back and their labor and cost- $300.

wow that's alot. i got mine done at a place in garland for $100 any color i wanted.

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-15-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

I cut out the mid section of the Y pipe because it had a huge dent in it.

I've got a couple of those on my Edel headers as well. They look great, btw....and I'm sure that jet-hot coating will last a hell of a lot longer than the "Ti-Tech" coating that came on mine from the factory.

hammer dawn · 08-16-2008, 02:10 AM

what piece is that before your exhaust cut out? i have the same 1 and i have an exhaust leaque!!!!

1991S1030K · 08-17-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hammer dawn

what piece is that before your exhaust cut out? i have the same 1 and i have an exhaust leaque!!!!

Stainless steel flex pipe

1991S1030K · 08-20-2008, 02:20 AM

1991S1030K · 08-20-2008, 11:23 AM

2.25" Edelbrock Y pipe modified, 3" all the back to the muffler. 2.25" dual exits to tips.

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-20-2008, 10:30 PM

Looks great, man. Good job. Now let's here some clips of it in action!

1991S1030K · 08-21-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS

Looks great, man. Good job. Now let's here some clips of it in action!

Open Headers

Exhaust Rev

s106banger · 08-21-2008, 11:40 PM

what muffler did you use? that sounds pretty good.

1991S1030K · 08-21-2008, 11:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s106banger

what muffler did you use? that sounds pretty good.

well I used the same muffler on there when I bought the truck. I think its a flowmaster.

12sws27 · 08-23-2008, 08:20 PM

I'm getting this strange sence of deja vu!

Them Edelbrocks look gorgeous over here too.

hammer dawn · 08-29-2008, 03:47 AM

nice job man on the y pipes!!!!

1991S1030K · 09-04-2008, 10:49 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/...24bafe5a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/...99c230ea_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/...ef6fa438_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/...9c3bf895_o.jpg

fresh VHT Paint. I used stainless pipe, but used a MIG. So some of the welds were rusting.

1991S1030K · 09-08-2008, 04:19 AM

Worked on the drivers side header again. I was having some leaks. Shoddy braze welds around the Air injection tubes. I had a leak behind the heat shield too. One of the spot welds was loose. While I was at it, cut off the EGR tube. I had it capped off anyway. My steering shaft was melting on the heat shield too. I just removed that orange sleeve. I had the headers Jet hot coated, but messed it up by scratching them removing them again and welding, so I just touched them up with some VHT to hold me out until I can get them recoated. Having the heat shield off also gains better access to the spark plugs. Kinda looks ugly now with all the patches.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/...11fca31f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/...1075994b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/...8729ea6e_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/...ae105c76_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...e8937a3a_o.jpg

bsimms10 · 09-08-2008, 09:52 AM

sounds and looks great man

MINTSICK · 09-08-2008, 11:08 AM

Looks great, the full exhaust sounds nice but I can't stand how a 4.3 sounds with open headers.

1991S1030K · 09-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINTSICK

Looks great, the full exhaust sounds nice but I can't stand how a 4.3 sounds with open headers.

Yep, pretty damn loud. Esp. once you get high RPM- gets really really edgy. Thanks!

1991S1030K · 10-23-2008, 12:13 PM

Ok- New Magnaflow muffler installed. It's a 18" case, 3" inlet, 2.25" dual outlets, polished stainless steel. I know a guy that does exhaust work on the side in his garage and is a magnaflow dealer. I paid $130 for that muffler and he charged me $50 to install it, along with the tips. I chopped off the stainless tips I had on- they cracked and I had to have them reTigged. Then I polished them out to almost a mirror finish. Takes a lot of time to get them that way. I also pushed the tips back so they sit a little farther under the rollpan. I thought they stuck out too much before. I used BBQ 1200 degree paint to cover the welds. Its cheaper than VHT and does the job. I'll try to get a audio clip on how it sounds now. It's a lot quieter at idle vs the flowmaster I had on there. But when you get on it- it has a great tone and no drone. I would highly recommend this muffler for a daily driver.

Pics :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/...6c231ee4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/...b54d9c29_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/...ce1cf446_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/...c69a0c79_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/...b52686f2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/...32af379d_o.jpg

supasoulja · 10-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan??

ExtCab96S_Dime · 10-23-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja

Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan??

You talking about short shorts?

1991S1030K · 10-24-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja

Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan??

hahha I just noticed- I ran out in my boxers to shap a pic of the exhaust. Sheesh I didn't see that. lol

supasoulja · 10-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

hahha I just noticed- I ran out in my boxers to shap a pic of the exhaust. Sheesh I didn't see that. lol

im just messing with you bro,

, would you have a link to where i can get tips like those?

1991S1030K · 10-24-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja

im just messing with you bro,, would you have a link to where i can get tips like those?

You can't buy them

They were handmade from Stainless and tigged up. I polished them out.

supasoulja · 10-24-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

You can't buy them They were handmade from Stainless and tigged up. I polished them out.

NNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

bobditts · 10-24-2008, 11:43 PM

maybe I overlooked it, but what was the point of getting that Y pipe and blocking off one end?

supasoulja · 10-25-2008, 01:47 AM

thats an exhaust cutout, when you want to run regular exhaust(quiet) you bolt on the plate, when you want it to be straight headers you unbolt the blocking plate

1991S1030K · 10-27-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja

thats an exhaust cutout, when you want to run regular exhaust(quiet) you bolt on the plate, when you want it to be straight headers you unbolt the blocking plate

Yep, he's right. I'm going to be ordering an electric cut out too. I just sold my 2.5" one. The new exhaust is not 3" so have to get a bigget one.

1991S1030K · 10-27-2008, 03:54 PM

I went by Autozone- to see what codes I was throwing. I think my O2s are bad... I started getting the codes after I installed the headers and new Y pipe. The Headers and collectors are Jet Hot Coated. The O2s sensors are still in the same location as the stock Y pipe had them. Attached are the codes. I have an aftermarket tune which deleted the 3rd O2 sensor after the cat. So I have just the main 2 on each side.

If you look hard you can see where the 02s are. Pics :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/...41116654_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/...76e662d0_o.jpg

bobditts · 10-27-2008, 11:22 PM

not sure if its for all chevy trucks, but my 1st gen blazer needs new O2 sensors every 30k miles. Whens the last time you changed yours out?

1991S1030K · 10-28-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bobditts

not sure if its for all chevy trucks, but my 1st gen blazer needs new O2 sensors every 30k miles. Whens the last time you changed yours out?

Never...

Yogi · 10-29-2008, 01:31 PM

P0172:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0172

P0175 - Same as P0172 on the other bank, too rich:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0175

P0133:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0133

P0304 - #4 cylinder misfire:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0304

The O2 sensor codes could be bad O2s or it could be that you need a custom tune to go along with the headers. Never heard of a 4.3 running too rich. They're known to run too lean.

The P0304 could be a bad plug, bad wire, bad cap & rotor, or a bad injector.

Nice job on the headers!

1991S1030K · 10-29-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi

P0172:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0172

P0175 - Same as P0172 on the other bank, too rich:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0175

P0133:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0133

P0304 - #4 cylinder misfire:
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0304

The O2 sensor codes could be bad O2s or it could be that you need a custom tune to go along with the headers. Never heard of a 4.3 running too rich. They're known to run too lean.

The P0304 could be a bad plug, bad wire, bad cap & rotor, or a bad injector.

Nice job on the headers!

awesome thanks for the help. I do already have a tune, but getting retuned here soon to fix the bugs. I relocated my IAT near the filter, could be why I'm running rich ??

Yogi · 10-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

awesome thanks for the help. I do already have a tune, but getting retuned here soon to fix the bugs. I relocated my IAT near the filter, could be why I'm running rich ??

I doubt it. AFAIK, the IAT only controls timing. It retards timing as IAT increases.

Did you tell your tuner about the headers?

1991S1030K · 10-30-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi

I doubt it. AFAIK, the IAT only controls timing. It retards timing as IAT increases.

Did you tell your tuner about the headers?

Yeah I told him, but I'm not using him again. I'm going with another guy here local that knows his stuff. We're going to retune it with his HP tuners/laptop and wideband. he's charging $300

1991S1030K · 11-06-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

Yeah I told him, but I'm not using him again. I'm going with another guy here local that knows his stuff. We're going to retune it with his HP tuners/laptop and wideband. he's charging $300

I found out why my truck was throwing codes, I have another leak!! I cut off the EGR tube, air tube and heat shield on the drivers side header. The 2 spot welds that held on the head shield had broken and I had to weld them in. I just didn't install it back on. The drivers side header just has an air tube for the smog pump as well. Well the weld around that has cracked and its leaking. sooo gotta take that side off, grind/cut off that, weld in, and repaint, reinstall header. The air tubes were brazed on, not really welded. They were like that when I bought the headers. I should have cut them all off before I had them coated. I didn't think they would crack. So after this is fixed, shouldn't have any more problems.

btw... hint : I just bought something thats shiny and can produce 10 PSI

ExtCab96S_Dime · 11-17-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

btw... hint : I just bought something thats shiny and can produce 10 PSI

Cool, where'd you get the chrome bicycle pump?!

1991S1030K · 11-17-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtCab96S_Dime

Cool, where'd you get the chrome bicycle pump?!

Paxton Centrifugal Supercharger

1991S1030K · 11-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2002Chad

wow that's alot. i got mine done at a place in garland for $100 any color i wanted.

What Company, just curious ??

1991S1030K · 12-07-2008, 04:28 AM

Open Headers

Flowmaster Muffler Rev

New Magnaflow Muffler Rev

99street10 · 12-11-2008, 01:28 PM

wow man normally im a fan of flowmaster for sound but that magnaflow just made my pants rise

1991S1030K · 01-15-2009, 04:54 AM

I know this is an old thread, but guess what. The Beast is back! I bought the 1991 back from the guy I sold it to. Its now got a 350 SBC TBI, 5 speed, 4:10 rear gears....

I needs a lot of work. I just wanted it back so bad. I'll post pics tomorrow...

04-17-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	My exhaust project for the 2001 Ok guys- I bought some used headers from Doubledown on the s-seriesforum.com ( nice guy btw ) What they are new and specs : http://store.summitracing.com/partd...+0&autoview=sku Here's my improvments to them so far : Loose heat shield- welded up Welded around the EGR tube better Welded around each primary on the outside of the flange- I still need to grind some of the welds for bolt clearance. Grinded the inside for better flow One of the bungs was stripped on the drivers side collector- re tapped the thread and got nicer plugs. I will use high temp anti seize when I screw them in for good. Grinded the air tube welds- found out they are brazed on. Can’t weld over that. The Y pipe collector had some cracks and down the middle you could see light through. I welded up the cracks and I just need to grind out the welds smooth. Once I finish grinding out the other header on the inside- I’m sending them to Jet hot to get ceramic coated and they will look good as new. Then I go to the exhaust shop and get the mid section on the Y pipe fitted and repaired. I also got new donut gaskets for the Y pipe. I’m going to have 3” from the Y pipe to the muffler. I have a 3” stainless flex pipe that I’ll install before the high flow stainless cat I just got. Followed by a QTP cutout. I will also will have to weld in an O2 bung after the new cat for the third 02 Sensor. I still need to buy bolts for everything- the headers, Y pipe and collector. Probably use ARP bolts. anyway- here's some pics : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/...8dbb05.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/...9f95b4.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/...613dfe.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/...2ef48c.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/...6a1f29.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/...baee60.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/...34474d.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/...77af08.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/...333d7c.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/...097186.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/...c1dd25.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/...2c16c7.jpg?v=0 Last edited by 1991S1030K : 04-17-2008 at 12:21 PM.
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1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Grinding all done- I also chopped out the Mid section of the Y pipe that was crunched from hitting a speed bump. I also had to retap another bung on the Y pipe- it was crossed a little bit. I'll get the new section welded in when I get the headers on the truck. I'll probably drive my truck open headers to the shop and fit the Y pipe and the rest of the exhaust. If I can run a 02 sim I won't run a cat. Pics : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/...83cf9a.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/...194a7e.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/...116a45.jpg?v=0 Thread on s-seriesforum : http://www.s-seriesforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=83331
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06-22-2008, 03:38 PM	#3
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Got the headers back from Jet-hot. Looks really nice. They did a nice job. They are coated Silver Sterling 1300.
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06-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#4
s106banger i need a paint job Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 863 Location: Medina/UNOH User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 wow! those look killer! what i dont see is how the y-pipe fits together. i hope to see pics of it on the truck. and how much did it cost to them coated?
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06-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#5
1fast4by I'll need human lives... Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,093 Location: Green Hills/Nashville User is: Online	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Headers look pretty...
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06-22-2008, 11:01 PM	#6
TN-Noma Sold!!! Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 922 Location: Fayetteville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Looks awesome bro, whats up, haven't seen you on here in a long time.
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06-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#7
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by s106banger wow! those look killer! what i dont see is how the y-pipe fits together. i hope to see pics of it on the truck. and how much did it cost to them coated? I cut out the mid section of the Y pipe because it had a huge dent in it. will have to get fitted when I get the headers installed. I just wanted the collectors coated. After shipping the headers there and back and their labor and cost- $300.
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06-23-2008, 08:56 AM	#8
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by TN-Noma Looks awesome bro, whats up, haven't seen you on here in a long time. I know man, I miss my old first gen. I used to post up like a mad man. I have a lot of projects planned for my 2001.
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08-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#9
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 OK, worked a little bit last night. Got the headers installed. The drivers side is a big PITA working around the brake lines. I should have listened to you guys and removed that heat shield. Getting that spark plug in there is a pain. The EGR tube didn't line up well so I'm just going to take it all off and cap it off. I'll leave the air pump lines capped off for now. I used Felpro gaskets and ARP SS bolts. Pics : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/...605df1c1_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/...69323f2a_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/...2f1c2035_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/...ba99f906_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/...46483ba2_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/...6e7e5fa6_o.jpg Stock parts : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/...e1004e2e_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/...0d586f2e_o.jpg Got 3 parts Tig welded today during my lunch break. This section of the exhaust will bolt inline to the Collector off the Y pipe. It just needs flanges welded on either end now. A Steel Fabricator Company called CT&S in Irving did it for me. I know the owner pretty well and he didn’t charge me to do it. Since the cut out is polished nice, Tig looks better than Mig. His welder, Robert did a good job. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/...05b89256_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/...f382f7eb_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/...4b1d19bc_b.jpg I took these pics with my Blackjack II phone. Takes pretty good pics!
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08-15-2008, 08:31 PM	#10
2002Chad Stock Age: 30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Dallas, Tx User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K After shipping the headers there and back and their labor and cost- $300. wow that's alot. i got mine done at a place in garland for $100 any color i wanted.
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08-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#11
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,331 Location: Over By There, IL User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K I cut out the mid section of the Y pipe because it had a huge dent in it. I've got a couple of those on my Edel headers as well. They look great, btw....and I'm sure that jet-hot coating will last a hell of a lot longer than the "Ti-Tech" coating that came on mine from the factory.
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08-16-2008, 02:10 AM	#12
hammer dawn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 155 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 what piece is that before your exhaust cut out? i have the same 1 and i have an exhaust leaque!!!!
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08-17-2008, 02:38 AM	#13
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by hammer dawn what piece is that before your exhaust cut out? i have the same 1 and i have an exhaust leaque!!!! Stainless steel flex pipe
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08-20-2008, 02:20 AM	#14
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Almost done- just need to paint over all the welds with some VHT. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/...5a9aedc0_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/...33808836_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/...427eb2c0_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/...043a5d08_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/...2fdee765_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/...5e0e73ce_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/...8cca35ed_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/...52fdbf14_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/...76e662d0_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/...cc26f8eb_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/...41116654_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/...c2311b33_o.jpg
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08-20-2008, 11:23 AM	#15
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 2.25" Edelbrock Y pipe modified, 3" all the back to the muffler. 2.25" dual exits to tips. Last edited by 1991S1030K : 08-20-2008 at 11:25 AM.
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08-20-2008, 10:30 PM	#16
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,331 Location: Over By There, IL User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Looks great, man. Good job. Now let's here some clips of it in action!
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08-21-2008, 08:53 PM	#17
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS Looks great, man. Good job. Now let's here some clips of it in action! Open Headers Exhaust Rev
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08-21-2008, 11:40 PM	#18
s106banger i need a paint job Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 863 Location: Medina/UNOH User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 what muffler did you use? that sounds pretty good.
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08-21-2008, 11:53 PM	#19
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by s106banger what muffler did you use? that sounds pretty good. well I used the same muffler on there when I bought the truck. I think its a flowmaster.
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08-23-2008, 08:20 PM	#20
12sws27 Traction not found here! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 678 Location: Miami,FL User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 I'm getting this strange sence of deja vu! Them Edelbrocks look gorgeous over here too.
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08-29-2008, 03:47 AM	#21
hammer dawn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 155 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 nice job man on the y pipes!!!!
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09-04-2008, 10:49 AM	#22
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/...24bafe5a_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/...99c230ea_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/...ef6fa438_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/...9c3bf895_o.jpg fresh VHT Paint. I used stainless pipe, but used a MIG. So some of the welds were rusting.
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09-08-2008, 04:19 AM	#23
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Worked on the drivers side header again. I was having some leaks. Shoddy braze welds around the Air injection tubes. I had a leak behind the heat shield too. One of the spot welds was loose. While I was at it, cut off the EGR tube. I had it capped off anyway. My steering shaft was melting on the heat shield too. I just removed that orange sleeve. I had the headers Jet hot coated, but messed it up by scratching them removing them again and welding, so I just touched them up with some VHT to hold me out until I can get them recoated. Having the heat shield off also gains better access to the spark plugs. Kinda looks ugly now with all the patches. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/...11fca31f_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/...1075994b_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/...8729ea6e_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/...32830f7e_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/...ae105c76_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/...e8937a3a_o.jpg
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09-08-2008, 09:52 AM	#24
bsimms10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 sounds and looks great man
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09-08-2008, 11:08 AM	#25
MINTSICK Akerfeldt Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,472 Location: Danvers, Ma User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Looks great, the full exhaust sounds nice but I can't stand how a 4.3 sounds with open headers.
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09-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#26
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by MINTSICK Looks great, the full exhaust sounds nice but I can't stand how a 4.3 sounds with open headers. Yep, pretty damn loud. Esp. once you get high RPM- gets really really edgy. Thanks!
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10-23-2008, 12:13 PM	#27
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Ok- New Magnaflow muffler installed. It's a 18" case, 3" inlet, 2.25" dual outlets, polished stainless steel. I know a guy that does exhaust work on the side in his garage and is a magnaflow dealer. I paid $130 for that muffler and he charged me $50 to install it, along with the tips. I chopped off the stainless tips I had on- they cracked and I had to have them reTigged. Then I polished them out to almost a mirror finish. Takes a lot of time to get them that way. I also pushed the tips back so they sit a little farther under the rollpan. I thought they stuck out too much before. I used BBQ 1200 degree paint to cover the welds. Its cheaper than VHT and does the job. I'll try to get a audio clip on how it sounds now. It's a lot quieter at idle vs the flowmaster I had on there. But when you get on it- it has a great tone and no drone. I would highly recommend this muffler for a daily driver. Pics : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/...6c231ee4_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/...b54d9c29_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/...ce1cf446_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/...c69a0c79_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/...b52686f2_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/...32af379d_o.jpg
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10-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#28
supasoulja I Need $ Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,096 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan??
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10-23-2008, 07:48 PM	#29
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,662 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan?? You talking about short shorts?
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10-24-2008, 11:11 AM	#30
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja Did anyone else see the reflection in the rollpan?? hahha I just noticed- I ran out in my boxers to shap a pic of the exhaust. Sheesh I didn't see that. lol
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10-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#31
supasoulja I Need $ Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,096 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K hahha I just noticed- I ran out in my boxers to shap a pic of the exhaust. Sheesh I didn't see that. lol im just messing with you bro,, would you have a link to where i can get tips like those?
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10-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#32
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 677 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja im just messing with you bro,, would you have a link to where i can get tips like those? You can't buy them They were handmade from Stainless and tigged up. I polished them out.
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10-24-2008, 04:52 PM	#33
supasoulja I Need $ Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,096 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K You can't buy them They were handmade from Stainless and tigged up. I polished them out. NNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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10-24-2008, 11:43 PM	#34
bobditts banned Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 945 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 maybe I overlooked it, but what was the point of getting that Y pipe and blocking off one end?
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10-25-2008, 01:47 AM	#35
supasoulja I Need $ Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,096 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: My exhaust project for the 2001 thats an exhaust cutout, when you want to run regular exhaust(quiet) you bolt on the plate, when you want it to be straight headers you unbolt the blocking plate
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