5" Dual Stacks

[BPINE]

Ok Kurt you have gotten completley out of control know!! I sure hope Peter from South Bend doesn't see this I don't think he can handle any more of your kind of fun, but it does look cool.

 

[KWIKKURT]

Blair,



LOL... ..... What are you doing with all your freetime??? Now that you have picked your flavor of the month for a clutch.



What a dumb question!! I was thinking "what would Blair be doing as I type this post"... ... . POLISHING HIS TRUCK of course!!



I would have to give you the #1 award for cleanest and best maintained "Under Valved" CTD. .



It is probably a rumor but I heard that Peter has 5 more clutches on the drawing board!

 

[BPINE]

Blair is replacing his muffler around a little today and changing from a turbo mount exhaust brake yo a 4" remoute mount. I just can't get myself to do the stacks I'm afraid I might get a little smoke on the highly polished 5th wheel. Kurt why don't you post some smoken stack pictures?

 

[work2muchplay2little]

TTT..... any updates Kurt? Can't wait to get some stacks, now that you've teased us all

 

[KWIKKURT]

All Tech Data, and pricing in hand!

Originally posted by work2muchplay2little

TTT..... any updates Kurt? Can't wait to get some stacks, now that you've teased us all

KURT V,



After a long struggle I finally have all the info for any STACK set up / style any one could ever want. "E" or PM me and we can discuss sizes, materials and mounting options. The only info I am still waiting on is pricing for Powder Coating. It would be neat to only have the Stacks Chrome or Polished Stainless and have the rest of it match the Truck color.



Later Kurt



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[Puff]

Here’s probably a dumb question, but isn’t the water that gets into the exhaust from rain a concern? I guess it isn't, since I don't see caps on the big rig stacks, but it seems like it might be a problem if enough water gets in the pipe.

 

[Gizmo 007]

Yes, rain is a concern. We own two Kenworth 18 wheelers with turnout stacks (which BTW you can't put raincaps on). The stacks turn black every time it rains . Trust me, you'll need raincaps with straight stacks. Another idea would be to drill a small hole in the bottom of the elbow, this will allow water to drain. We did that and it helped, but didn't completely stop it



My $. 02

 

[SixShooter]

I also think that there should be a short section of flex pipe located near where it starts to enter the bed, because on sht down the whole drivetrain will shake and that can't be good for a slid mounted exhaust. Just my . 02

 

[KWIKKURT]

Originally posted by Puff01

Here’s probably a dumb question, but isn’t the water that gets into the exhaust from rain a concern? I guess it isn't, since I don't see caps on the big rig stacks, but it seems like it might be a problem if enough water gets in the pipe.

Puff01,



Good Question, there is several ways of dealing with this issue.



If you live in an area with light or no rain it is of little concern.



If it rained hard enough to accumulate in the exhaust (as in water backing up to the engine) your house would probably be floating away and you would take the canoe to work.



The problem with heavy Rain and Stacked Exhaust is that the water mixes with the soot and when you start it can rain down on your Lovely Wife who just spent 3 hrs getting ready to go to her inlaws.



As Gizmo suggested you can drill a coulple of small holes in the low point of the exhaust and that will let the water drain out. But keep in mind that if your "Father Inlaw" has one of those driveways that you want to take your shoes off to walk across this might also be a problem. .



Now for the GOOD NEWS:



1. For Straight stacks you can install Rain caps. I am still researching for the best looking and silent ones. And you can carry a set of stack caps. They slide over existing stacks and will keep the rain out while giving you the Bent tip or slash-cut /curved stack look. You can leave them on all the time or take them off when the rain stops.



2. For the Mitered Cut Stacks I have just ordered 45 deg Flush Mount Rain Caps. Great looking Chrome Plated, internal clamping band / hinge and noise cushion. Will post pics asap.



3. For the Curved Stacks Style you can now get "Slash-Cut Curved Stacks" they do not require a rain cap.





Jacob, I agree 100%. There is a lot of flexing going on especially with 4x4 off road style use. There are many good ways of relieving stress on the exhaust componets, mounts and Turbo housings. and they usually allow a little water to drain.



Flexible Metal Hose: sizes 1 1/4" to 12" dia X 12" to 25' in length

Flexible Galvanized . 015 - . 017

Flexible Galvanized std . 018 - . 022

Flexible Galvanized HD . 023 - . 027

Flexible Stainless Steel (Type 302) . 018 - . 022

Flexible Polished Stainless Steel (type 302)





Flexible exhaust connections:

These are the same as the Flexible stainless but have carbon steel ends. Avail in plain or slotted and expanded ends. (Nice looking install for flex) 3" to 6" and 12" to 36" in 6" incriments



Bendable steel exhaust tubing (stainless . 020)

Continuous wall / Leak Tite!

Permanent and/or Intermittent Bends and designed for the temperatures and motions of Diesel Engines.



Ball joints and double ball joints

features avail: 10 deg angularity and 360 deg rotation

Double ball joints with slip joint adding Lateral movement

Lubricating ball joint (Do I hear some one saying TILT BED)



stainless bellows / expansion joint

many sizes and two ply, Master flex joints, bellows with liners and internal flex tubes





Expand-o-flex joints, Double flex joints

weld on or several different clamp styles.



and a New Adustable Elbow



Makes any Angle from 0 to 45 Deg. Designed to simplify repowering (engine swap) or Turbo charging mods. Five styles and 3" to 5". Adjust it to what you need for perfect alignment and tighten clamp. It is leak proof and can be welded if wanted. also chrome plate.



Sorry for the long post. Exhaust can be a real PAIN if not done properly. Noise, Rattles, Exhaust fumes, Broken hangers, cracked manifolds and turbo housings ETC... ... . There is what you need Avail to do a Professional, SAFE and trouble free Exhaust system.



Feel free to "E" or PM me and I will be happy to offer any help / information that I can.



Thanks Kurt