BlackGMC

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I just finished up my new exhaust... I used AEM headers modified a little bit, Vbands and all 3" piping... I also installed a DMH Cutout. Once I get retuned I am going to take off the headers and possibly the Y-pipe smooth down all the welds and have them recoated inside and out.... Anyways here are the pics...

15* Merge Pipe mocked up




Merge pipe welded up inside and out




Doubled up 3-bolt flange





Vbands installed




I cut off the 3bolt flange that came on the headers and welded on a 2.5->3.0 transition pipe


Finished Y-pipe




The cutout is right after the Y-pipe, I forgot to take a pic of it...


Clips (sorry for the crappy clips), truck is running pretty rich and is idling at ~625, with some tuning I should be able to get it back to stock rpm
cutout closed


cutout open (sorry I left the radio on in the garage)

1FUNZ71

Sounds good

Stoichiometric

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That is a really nice exhaust. I love to see the do it yourself projects, in the garage no less. It came out great. Sounds pretty mean.

chevyguy7802

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Some more excellent work bro! Sounds very nice!

BlackGMC

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Thanks guys, actually it got louder with the new headers verses the old hooker LTs.... I am not sure if it is still girl-friend approved... I allready have 2 mufflers in series and dumped after the axle....

Here is the mufflers I reused...





BTW the doubled up 3-bolt flanges worked great! No leakes at all I also used soft aluminum gaskets....

chevyguy7802

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Them aluminum gaskets are great! I used them for the headers and collectors in my old motor in the 78' and I never had a leak!

BlackGMC

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Yep I used them on my mustang ages ago and never had problems, previous exhaust I had problems with them leaking, this time I tried a different brand and a light coat of RTV...

budhayes3

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Excellent work, sounds great!!

southern_chevy

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Looks great man

yellowdemon327

awsome workmanship! you should fab more y pipes and sell them- they look great