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Why do you think you need it that big ? 2-1/2" is plenty big enough for even a big block. I ran duals outside the frame at first using glasspacks, we simply routed the pipe under and back up alongside the frame right past the collectors. Exits were just in front of the rear tires.
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have you thought about running a fuel cell in the spare tire location and then just running an X-pipe between the rails? A buddy of mine did that in a 5.0 Ranger he had a few years back.
If you wanna stay outside the rails, what type of headers are you running?
If you wanna stay outside the rails, what type of headers are you running?
Well seeing my engine will be producing close twice the stock HP (600HP/550TQ) I'll need a min of 3" pipe with an X-pipe. I'm gonna run CATs as well, so the less restriction, the better. I don't really want a fuel cell. I like the idea of the truck looking as stock as possible. All my mods after the big block swap will be to making it look stock with a little lift.
The header collectors are just outside of the frame, by the cab mount. So I will add my cats there and then either go inside the frame and down the passenger side, or run pipe straight down the outside and go in to the spare tire location where I will have the 2 magnaflows mounted. The 2 pipes will dump stright out the back.
In my province it's illegal to have pipes dumping infront of the back tires unless it came like that.
The problem with running them straight down the frame rails is adding an X-pipe.... If I run them inside the frame on the passenger side I can make the X-pipe easy, but putting CATS on will be hard.
The header collectors are just outside of the frame, by the cab mount. So I will add my cats there and then either go inside the frame and down the passenger side, or run pipe straight down the outside and go in to the spare tire location where I will have the 2 magnaflows mounted. The 2 pipes will dump stright out the back.
In my province it's illegal to have pipes dumping infront of the back tires unless it came like that.
The problem with running them straight down the frame rails is adding an X-pipe.... If I run them inside the frame on the passenger side I can make the X-pipe easy, but putting CATS on will be hard.
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Ah, I gotcha... I love the "stock, but not stock" look on a Ranger 8)
I like the idea of the two Magnaflows in the spare tire location. Will the pipes be able to go up under the rocker panel enough to be concealed, or will you be able to see the bottom of the pipes?
I like the idea of the two Magnaflows in the spare tire location. Will the pipes be able to go up under the rocker panel enough to be concealed, or will you be able to see the bottom of the pipes?
Unfortunently you will be able to see the header collector and cat from side on. I figure I'll get a set of those steps/running boards and that should cover them. I can run the pipes straight down the ousides and go into the frame at 45's to the mufflers and then out at 45 so that it exits straight behind the truck. But the X-pipe will be right in front of the mufflers. Not sure if that's a good idea or not.
As a side note there is a guy in my town selling 2 brand new magnaflow 3"in/out Cats for $100. Bonus
As a side note there is a guy in my town selling 2 brand new magnaflow 3"in/out Cats for $100. Bonus
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I'm not sure about Canada, but I do know that some cities in the U.S. have stricter guidelines than the state they reside in... I believe Atlanta is actually one of them... and Los Angeles too...
If the truck came with the option of exhaust dumping in front of the wheels, then you can do it. Otherwise it's not supposed to pass. But you know most guys in NL will pass a truck for a case of beer. hahaha.
I think I have the exhaust figured out. Going to run 3" pipes straight down the outside of the chassis going into the wheel arch on a 45 degree angle (TONS of clearance) and then into a Magnaflow tru-X pipe. That will dump into 2 Magnaflow mufflers which will pour straight out the back. Should look pretty sweet. I'll just need to find a nice looking set of running boards to cover up the cats/exhaust pipes.
I think I have the exhaust figured out. Going to run 3" pipes straight down the outside of the chassis going into the wheel arch on a 45 degree angle (TONS of clearance) and then into a Magnaflow tru-X pipe. That will dump into 2 Magnaflow mufflers which will pour straight out the back. Should look pretty sweet. I'll just need to find a nice looking set of running boards to cover up the cats/exhaust pipes.
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That plan sounds pretty sweet! I've never seen it done before, so it will definitely be custom!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
That is a simple way to do it, but I would worry if you ever want to get it passed. I know that you can get a slip from anyone, but it's the dept of highways I worry about. I was pulled over for having an exhaust come out in front of the wheels on my ranger.
Well looks like it's next to impossible to run a dual exhaust with the stock tank. I spdent a good part of the day messing with it. It looks like I have to go fuel cell. I'm not keen on it cause it's a pain to fill from the bed. Anyone have any recomendations for a fuel cell? Something that fits the ranger nice.
Anyone have any recomendations for a fuel cell? Something that fits the ranger nice.
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IIRC Tom s. build has a fuel cell. I don't recall exactly what his solution was but it was discussed.
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