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#25 of 37 RE: Exhaust manifold bolts [klobear] by manombo Jun 29, 2009 (8:40 am)
Replying to: klobear (Jun 01, 2008 3:42 pm) I have the same problem with my 2002 Silverado 1500. I developed an exhaust leak on the driver side and when I looked to check it out, I thought the back two bolts had fallen out. I went to the dealer to get replacements, but the were out of stock (which I thought was odd). When the special order came in they were different. The new ones had a larger head. Now the bad part... When I attempted to install the new bolts I found the old bolts had actually broken off in the head. Before I tear my cylinder head off the truck, does anyone know if there has been a recall on these?
#26 of 37 Re: 2008 duramax LLM exhaust [hack5666] by akjbmw Jul 01, 2009 (12:37 am)
Replying to: hack5666 (Jan 26, 2009 6:07 pm) Do some checking on what your local requirements for smog checks are/will be. I understand that there will be a smog check required here for my '07.5 LMM starting next year. The previous owner went to an aftermarket exhaust from the DPF back that wont affect the test. There are folks at the dieselplace.com site who have done and reported on multiple combinations of exhaust mods for the various Duramax generations. I am inclined to believe that it is an aesthetic thing 'cause I REALLY don't see ever reaching the break-even point on the ROI. I think it would be a LOT more miles than I will put on it. Even considering that I will be pulling a trailer most of them. Yes, I like the exhaust sound but would not consider spending for the conversion. Also, I have no idea what the original exhaust sounded like.
#27 of 37 y pipe? by olemissrebs Jul 01, 2009 (2:33 pm)
i have a 2002 chevy silverado. i already have dual exhausts on it. i have a muffler and a cat. im taking the muffler off and putting in a y pie. will doing that mess anything up with the truck. or will every thing stay the same but it will just be louder? Replies to this message: obyone (Jul 01, 2009 10:41 pm)
#28 of 37 Re: y pipe? [olemissrebs] by obyone Jul 01, 2009 (10:41 pm)
Replying to: olemissrebs (Jul 01, 2009 2:33 pm) When you state dual exhausts I'm assuming true duals from the exhaust manifold to the tailpipe. Installing a Y pipe you're converting the dual setup to a dual in/ single out exhaust? If this is the case, it probably won't be louder and with more restriction you'll probably get better lowend.
#29 of 37 RE: Exhaust manifold bolts [klobear] by nolonger8 Jul 31, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: klobear (Jun 01, 2008 3:42 pm) I have a 2004 2500hd with 30000 miles. i have been fighting with gm for 2 years on this issue right after the 3 year warranty my driver side went, they did under good will, 2 months later my passanger side went they would not honor it. now a year later my driver side is bad again. Im getting now where< i dont like spending 1000 every 8 months or so on this, is ther a recall or is this just super poor product?
#30 of 37 gmc sierra exhaust by stunner293 Sep 08, 2009 (1:38 pm)
iv got a 01 sierra 4.8 293 it has a single in dual out flowmaster 40 series and turn downs sounds great at low rpms but not past 2 grand. wonderin what would really make it roar at low and higher rpms?? also thinkn bout runnin a y-pipe then 2 single-in single-out flowmaster super 40 series?? let me know what u think and or any other systems u think or know sounds jus badass. thanks Replies to this message: obyone (Sep 08, 2009 3:47 pm) stacks125 (Sep 08, 2009 4:23 pm)
#32 of 37 Re: gmc sierra exhaust [stunner293] by obyone Sep 08, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: stunner293 (Sep 08, 2009 1:38 pm) Cheapest would be to cut out the flowmaster and install a glass pack. Better yet skip the glass pack and weld a straight pipe in it's place.
#33 of 37 Re: gmc sierra exhaust [stunner293] by stacks125 Sep 08, 2009 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: stunner293 (Sep 08, 2009 1:38 pm) i have a 95 gmc with the 350 tbi motor, i have flowtech headers and then 2.5" pipe running all the way back with a h-pipe from flowmaster right after the headers and no cats with two super 44series and then it cuts out right after the rear axle to keep it hidden with no tips, its got a great low, high horsepower sound with no rasping at all and everyone that hears it seams to like it and yes it still is loud but sounds good
#34 of 37 95 GMC Sierra Exhaust Question by kommeat Sep 26, 2009 (9:42 am)
Okay now I'm confused I've done dual exhausts on several vehicles and this one has stumped me. I'm Running 2.5 inch Duals from the Manifolds back. I'm Using Holly RedHot glasspacks on each side. With the vehicle in park reved up to even 4k the trusk has a nice purr not overly loud but just enough for the good dual sound. I put this thing on the road yesterday and MASHED the pedal to see what it would do. The minute the engine broke 2500 RPM this thing sounded like it had NO exhaust whatsoever. I pulled the glass packs to see if i had one in backwards cause they weren't marked for easy installation and i've taken them off two or three times while tweaking the pips to make sure they fit perfect. The glass packs were installed properly. I Also noticed i have a MEAN tick in the donut gasket on the passenger side so i pulled the pipe at the manifold and checked the donut ring. it looks fine and seals properly to the naked eye. Both rings got replaced when i put the duals on so i know there is no wear in them and this was the trucks first run. ANYONE got any ideas. I'm stuck as to why this things gets so loud at higher rpms but only under load. Oxygen sensor reading show normal at idle and it never kicks the S.E.S. light on so i dont think its bad burn. The passenger side has a little funky smell to it when first running but i think that might be cause the truck hasn't run in like 7 months and it was running lean a little rich while the computer was resetting. (battery has been out for the whole 7 months so computer had to reset)

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