1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

"Custom Duals" almost done!! Pics

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-13-2008 | 05:06 PM
  #1  
DNRCustoms's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 1
From: Richmond, MI
"Custom Duals" almost done!! Pics

Well, All I need is two more 45 degree bends and I'll have it finished.. Tell me what you think so far..

It is pretty cool, because it is symetric at the splitter, I have it dead in the center, so it was pretty easy to do.. I was able to use all 45 degree bends, just had to cut to size and twist.. If I know it would have been so easy, I would've done 5"...








Old 12-13-2008 | 05:20 PM
  #2  
weymo64's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Boston, Ma
Very nice. Keep up the good work... cant wait to see it all done.
Old 12-13-2008 | 05:48 PM
  #3  
NO_SPRK's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 673
Likes: 1
From: Santa Rosa, Ca
looks great!
Old 12-13-2008 | 06:10 PM
  #4  
archer39's Avatar
Chapter President
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,155
Likes: 2
From: Pottstown, PA
very nice work. But personally don't like duel exhaust (excluding stacks) on diesels.
Old 12-13-2008 | 06:12 PM
  #5  
NO_SPRK's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 673
Likes: 1
From: Santa Rosa, Ca
im also not into duals as much but i'd love smoking people out on both ends!!

no matter what you've done a good job. is it 4inch the whole way?

oh and did you do a shackle flip in the rear? what are those leaf springs off of?
Old 12-13-2008 | 06:39 PM
  #6  
DNRCustoms's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 1
From: Richmond, MI
Well the reason I did duals, is because I can smoke out both sides of the road..lol And everybody has stacks on the first gens... I like to be different, plus I didn't want all the soot all over my nice new paint job... It is 4" from the turbo with a 2nd gen dp... It is necked down just a little at the flange, but I think they all are like that until you do a different turbo..

Ya, I made my own shackles, They give 8" of lift over the stock setup, so I removed the factory blocks and I am plus 2 in the rear over stock.. Then I made my own top plates and new shock mounts.. They are still stock springs..for now!! I will be busting them apart and trying the spring tip poly puck insert deal that Jim Lane did..
Old 12-13-2008 | 07:19 PM
  #7  
STACKED's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
From: Weatherford TX.
i like it. keep it commin
Old 12-13-2008 | 07:41 PM
  #8  
SmokemS's Avatar
The 'Ford does not own Cummins' enforcer.
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
From: Easton, pa
thats sweet
Old 12-13-2008 | 07:54 PM
  #9  
COUNTRYBOY's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 895
Likes: 0
From: Silver City, NM
I'm running the same muffler, you'll love the sound! Great job, wished I had duals....
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:02 PM
  #10  
jogl's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
From: SW Ontario, Canada
What does that aero turbine sound like?

JP.
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:03 PM
  #11  
u.s mma's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 717
Likes: 0
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
DNR, where did you order your 4" parts? I just got a 4" 2nd gen downpipe, but am lacking the rest. When you get the chance you should get some audio of how she sounds and post it up.
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:04 PM
  #12  
Ace's Avatar
Ace
Banned
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,421
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
I'll bet that's same muff Tanklage was talking about over on 1st Gen.
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:11 PM
  #13  
COUNTRYBOY's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 895
Likes: 0
From: Silver City, NM
Originally Posted by jogl
What does that aero turbine sound like?

JP.

Has lots of turbo whine/whistle at idle and a nice deep tone. Not loud IMO, it was stright piped when I bought it and went with Pinnicle's exhaust kit, but let them keep the muffler because I had already had the AERO turbine waiting.
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:21 PM
  #14  
DNRCustoms's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 1
From: Richmond, MI
Originally Posted by u.s mma
DNR, where did you order your 4" parts? I just got a 4" 2nd gen downpipe, but am lacking the rest. When you get the chance you should get some audio of how she sounds and post it up.
I got all my parts from this place.. http://www.expanditperformance.com/

they had awesome prices.. They sell the 4" piping to go around our t-case... I ordered the 2nd gen dp from them, and the two pieces to get around the t-case, But I ended up only using one of them and putting like a 10" straight piece inbetween the dp and the pipe I got from them and it worked perfectly.. Then I cut it right at the back of the t-case and twisted it a liitle to make the angle better, It was ok... But I wanted it perfect..lol Then I orderd 4 45 bends from them, prices were real cheap, like 13-14 bucks each... And the rest is history.. If you want, I can look at the part# on the pipe I didn't use so you don't order that one.. Let me know if you need any help, it is all fresh in my mind...

When I get it all hooked up, I will get a little vid of how it sounds... I am curious, I have the 5" version on my 06... But I think it will sound even cooler on the first gen... I want to start it so bad, but I really want to wait untill it is all done!!
Old 12-13-2008 | 08:31 PM
  #15  
wannadiesel's Avatar
Adminstrator-ess
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 17
From: New Holland, PA
Looks great!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:50 AM.