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95DAK318
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2006
07:28:25
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I am going to cut my exhaust after the cat, put in a muffler, and bring an elbow out under the truck right behind the cab. The question is; should I use a 2.5" in/out muffler, then step it up to 3" for the tip, OR step it up to 3" first, use a 3" in/out muffler, then use a 3" elbow and tip?
What are the advantages/ disadvantages of each.
I am not looking to make any more power with this, just a little better sound. I don't want to hurt my power either though. I am just looking to do an inexpensive mod to make it sound a little better.
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mccamp
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2006
10:05:53
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Before you do that...first just cut the pipe off after the muffler and put a turndown tip on it just after the rear axle and see if that is enough sound, ...you could trade out your muffler for a glasspack for even more sound, but a turndown costs about $7 and you wont have to customize a pipe out the side, just buy an equal length glasspack for $35 and replace your muffler for a more throaty sound... that is what I did...no new hangers, no odd configuration, no power loss, no ugly duals out the rear.... and it also is the best price (<$40)
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8banger
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1/20/2006
11:40:13
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OK, here is what you need to do.
Install a Flowmaster 40 series 2 chamber muffler(2.5 inlet is fine). After that, cut off your tailpipe right after the muffler where the pipe starts to turn down.
You don't want your exhaust dumping out right below your cab for two reasons, one it smells, and two, it will drone horribly around 2500rpms.
I have had 2 chamber flowmasters on all of my V8s since they came out. They make the best sound, throaty, but not too loud.
Forget about glass-packs, they are kind of raspy in sound and the fiberglass inside wears out over time and then they just sound bad.
Copy/paste the url's below to hear two of my rides with Flowmasters.
http://members.cox.net/feelmytouch777/smallstang.mpg
http://members.cox.net/feelmytouch777/smalldak.mpg
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift,
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2006
12:55:03
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The problem with running the pipe out the side is that the frame gets in the way. If you run it under the frame you might pich it while going over some obsticale on a fire road.
You could work it up over the top of the frame. But that's pretty tight and would require some interesting bends. Not a good thing for an exhaust system.
Consider replacing the the factory muffler with a straight pipe, and then putting a Supertrapp muffler in the rear. Then you can adjust the sound to your liking.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2006
15:25:42
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Then again, you could drill a hole through the frame, and then weld in a support brace. That would be cool.
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95DAK318
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2006
16:45:04
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I read on Dodge Talk about turning the tip down towards the road instead of out the back or side. What will be the difference in sound?
I listened to that sound clip of the DAK, but you only hear the truck for a second then it quits.
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95DAK318
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2006
07:40:20
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does it matter if I put the turn-down right after the muffler, or say back 3 feet? I am thinking I'll remove the third cat and put a muffler there, but a turn down right off of that would put the tip at about the back of the cab. I'm thinking it would be better a little further back. Thoughts?
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