Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Just ordered my 5" stacks! Install question...

[GOT-Torque]

Just ordered my 5" stacks! Install question...New pics posted!

Do you have to run a short flexible section of exhaust somewhere to account for flexing between the bed and the frame?



BTW, I ordered the 5" miter cut stack kit from PowerbyPoole



Hope to get it installed by this weekend. Pics will follow.

 

[TJarecke]

I would put a piece of flex pipe in. All of the systems I have seen use flex pipe. If you need a piece of 4" flex pipe and you are going to be near Lincoln sometime, I have some.

 

[BBRam]

You should use a 1' piece of flex between your exhaust system and the 90 deg. elbow that runs up to your stacks.

 

[GOT-Torque]

Thanks for the responses, I just found out the kit comes with everything I need, a flexible section and a reducer to match up to my current 4" exhaust.



Can't wait to get them installed!

 

[GOT-Torque]

Finally got some pics!

Lets see if this works...



Pics should follow:



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I was disappointed when I found out the kit only goes to 5" after it's in the bed. I went ahead and installed it as is, but I plan on removing the y pipe and cutting the 4" off and replacing with 5" (90 elbow, flex tube, etc). Also plan to paint it black up to the start of the stack itself. I am going to lower the y-pipe down 3" or so as well so the stacks don't sit quite as high as they are now.



BTW, the miter cuts were backordered so I got some used turnouts locally to use for a while.



Sounds excellent, it is deeper and slightly louder than the 4" straight pipe.

 

[TJarecke]

Nice truck! Stacks look good, and as always I love the 3rd gen wheels on the 2nd gens.

 

[RHARVEY]

The kit that you got from Power by Poole looks like the Grand Rock kit. If it is infact a Grand Rock kit... it comes with everything that you will need to install it. . Also install it like the instructions say and you will be fine.

Pictures of my Grand Rock kit that I changed a little for my truck should be in my gallery... .



Rick

 

[BBRam]

I also dropped my Y pipe down. The crossover pipe's are just off the bottom of the box. I had to cut the hole in the box alot larger but I like the stack's down lower. By the way, Your's look's great.

 

[GOT-Torque]

It is infact the GrandRock kit, I already got it installed. I just followed up the post with some pics so everyone can see what it looks like.

 

[BLassiter]

Great looking stacks and I too like the looks of 3rd gen wheels on your truck. Makes a nice addition. Oo.