Exhausting Observations

[CCahill]

After doing many searchs, reading many posts, is there any good exhaust systems that just bolt on?... I,m not an idiot... I,ve built quite a few cars, and still am. . But after reading some posts... I,m kinda' concerned... I've met Rob G. , and know what his mechanical capabilites are... So now I,m starting to ? my own... I don't want to start a project, than have to drive it to the muffler shop to finish it. :confused

Any thoughts on this... ... . ?

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2001 Quad,4x4,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[Guest00]

Jardine is a 100% bolt on, spelled no welding , no fabricating, no trips to a muffler shop.
Fit and finish is exellent. A good diys in the driveway afternoon project.
JMHO

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2K, 2500, Quad, SB, 4x4, 3:54LSD, A/T, reese 15k 5th slider, EASLEY BULL BAR, WESTIN NERFS, TA's, 9000's, stealth DD2's, Bully Dog Boost & elbow, ISSPRO pyro, boost & transmission, Turbo Lifesaver, JARDINE 4", DTT VB,TC,TC SAVER and AUX COOLER, PAC BRAKE, MAG HYTECH TP& DC, AFE filter onboard. Taylor Wing and Gear Vendors on order
pullee #1 26' Arctic Fox 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
NRA-LIFE, VFW-LIFE, SoCSA-LIFE, SASS

 

[PAYCHECK]

YES. Jardines performance muffler will bolt on and you can do it yourself if you wan't. Price is 432. 00 plus shipping. i just had this installed and it is a good syatem. there is an ad with e-mail and 800 # in the current TDR.

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01 2500HD SLT+ 4X4,Q-CAB,SWB,3. 54,5spd,e-brake,tow package,camper special,all black,all leather,fully loaded,htd power mirrors,htd seats,full rhino lining bed and rocker panels,265/85r16 BFG ATs ko,nerf bars,everthing black,still stock engine.

 

[HVAC]

CCahill, if you can make it to the next get together at Brandon's place in Modesto you can see how the Jardine system goes together.
We will be installing three systems that day.

Take a look at the thread on the tune, test, and tinker day at Brandon's place-

Brandon's
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Nowel/Performance Diesel

[This message has been edited by HVAC (edited 03-04-2001). ]

 

[CCahill]

HVAC,
I'll be there, and looking forward to it. Do think we could make it four installs? If it's as easy as people say, won't be a problem for me..... BTW, where does this all stop. . ?JEEEEEZ, this is my work truck, next thing you know, I'll be takin' it off the street and towing it around with a ETH/DEE.
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2001 Quad,4x4,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[Morphious]

I installed the 4" kit from diesel dynamics this weekend. The kit is bolt up, and comes with both a short and a long pipe and you use the one that fits your type of truck (long bed/short bed). I chose not to install the muffler that came with it and used both pieces of pipe. I cut 4" off of the long pipe and mig welded the sort and long pieces together to get the flare at both ends. Truck sounds like a peterbuilt going down the road.

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99 2500 4x4 QC Std transmission, Purple, 10 Disc Sony Changer, 285x75Rx16 BFG Mudders, Gooseneck hitch, 275lb King Klaw front bumper, Towing/Camper setup.

DDIII's, Exhaust, TTPM, Clutch, Guages are now installed an it rocks (fastest farm truck around).

1965 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup, 350-350hp/2spd powerglide, PS, PB, Disc Brakes on the front, Tilt, Fuel Cell, 3. 73 posi.

26ft Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer.

1960 Farmal 340 Diesel Tractor

[This message has been edited by Morphious (edited 03-05-2001). ]

 

[HVAC]

CCahill, we might be able to fit you in. I'll send you an email.
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Nowel/Performance Diesel

 

[Cooker]

I've seen a few comments about having the exhaust connections welded instead of just clamped. I would assume the welded method is better, but how much better? Is it worth having a shop install the system just to have the joints welded?

Jardine seems to be a great kit. Can anyone comment on the sound of the Jardine compared to the JRE or DD. I really like the sound of the Walker mufflers. I am leaning toward either of those two systems for that reason, but the Jardine sounds (no pun intended) to be like a great exhaust also.

Thanks for the help, Ryan

 

[Brandon]

hvac you are smokin' crack 4 exhausts in one day

sheessh, man we will need wiz 1 plasma cutter, seriously

B... ... ... ... ...

 

[MikeR]

I want to hear the difference between the sound of Jardine's and DD's exhaust systems. Do they both use the same muffler? Sorry Jardine users,but I don't particularly dig the sound of the Jardine... it's not deep enough for me. Also the sound to me is terrible when the exhaust brake is on.
I like the deep tone of Stan's and BD's systems,and was wondering if the DD has the comparable tone.

-Mike

 

[Cooker]

MikeR,
Jardine uses a MagnaFlow muffler that is special made for Jardine. The DD exhaust uses a Walker muffler like the JRE system, but I think the two use different model Walkers.

You say the Jardine isn't as rich/deep of a sound when compared to others. Hmmmm, this is what I was wondering. You can hear the JRE and DD exhaust is you go to either of their websites and download the sound clips.

 

[kevin1]

Well sounds like you will be busy Brandon Nowells stacking the deck against you #ad
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my exhaust has a sound all its own but definatly not bolt on

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2001. 5 ETH/DEE 4x4, DRW QC DD3's, EZ, HX40 machined out for more flow, Custom 4" exhaust turbo back staight pipe with 5" chrome tip in front of rear tires,spa's, mcleod clutch, fuel lines,mag hytech rear end cover,psycotty air system,relocated blow by bottle,Lucerix power heated mirrors,more to come

 

[Todd T]

i welded my Jardines kit in but i did it because i have the equipment for it. I too am not happy with the sound of my kit but it is getting better as i drive it more. I also believe that at one time Jardines had a choice of muffler you may want to ask them about that. overall the kit took 2 1/2 hours with the removal of the old in a way that it could be put back on (nondestructive) it is an excellent kit, perfect fit too.

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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,Jardines 4" turboback kit, and more to come...

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

The Jardine's sound a little raspy at idle, kind of a shallow raspy purr. They sound good at speed because I had someone drive by me at WOT with their Jardine. It had a Meg's 5" tip on it which probably helped. I agree with Mike the BD & Stan's Header's exhaust has a deeper, more open sound.

Vaughn

 

[Morphious]

Muffler, what muffler. Straight pipes all the way out back. Sounds like a peterbuilt going down the road with just the 4" pipe.

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99 2500 4x4 QC Std transmission, Purple, 10 Disc Sony Changer, 285x75Rx16 BFG Mudders, Gooseneck hitch, 275lb King Klaw front bumper, Towing/Camper setup.

DDIII's, Exhaust, TTPM, Clutch, Guages are now installed an it rocks (fastest farm truck around).

1965 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup, 350-350hp/2spd powerglide, PS, PB, Disc Brakes on the front, Tilt, Fuel Cell, 3. 73 posi.

26ft Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer.

1960 Farmal 340 Diesel Tractor