Straight Pipe - Dodge Diesel

Paradise Racing · 03-05-2003, 08:25 PM

Genos has a stright pipe kit that removes the muffler. I was wondering if anyone here had done this and does it give more hp/torque/milage? Thanks!!! Luis

rich · 03-05-2003, 08:43 PM

almost everybody has it helps some but most do it for the sound ;D. you can probably by the pipe from a local muffler shop and save some $

phox_mulder · 03-05-2003, 08:47 PM

I'd gut your cat first. They have more restriction than the muffler. If worried about legality, just take it off, hollow it out, put it back on. Then proceed with a mufflerectomy. Not much in the mpg or HP, but helps with EGT's while towing or racing. And sounds great as well. phox

Paradise Racing · 03-05-2003, 09:07 PM

Mufflerectomy

To funny!!! Your right. I never thought about gutting the cat. I will probably do both. I might as well if Im gonna go under there messing with things ;D Thanks!!! Luis

John_P · 03-05-2003, 09:47 PM

Paradise Racing: You can order a "catalytic converter test pipe" from Dodge for your truck. This pipe was used by the dealerships to check and see whether or not a stock converter was bad or not. It fits directly in place of the catalytic converter. I used one on my truck awhile back. As I recall, it cost around $49.00. The Dodge part number is: #52019170AB. -------- John_P

dsljunkie · 03-05-2003, 10:00 PM

Just go ahead and kill the cat and drop that muff. If you have access to a mig welder you can do it yourself, its not that hard and you will definately like the sound ;D. If not take it to your local muffler shop they shouldnt charge you much. Oh and while your at it go ahead pull your silencer ring out ... it'll whistle more that way

all you need is a set of snap ring pliers or a couple screw drivers. Good luck Wheels

geer · 03-06-2003, 01:33 PM

My local exhaust shop did it for $65. Sounds great. Scooter

Xplorer · 03-06-2003, 01:54 PM

these trucks have cats?? I thought it was a resonator.

Paradise Racing · 03-06-2003, 04:22 PM

Hi is that test pipe bolt on, clamp on or weld on? Thanks!!! Luis

geer · 03-06-2003, 04:48 PM

It is a resonator. Scooter

Scotty · 03-06-2003, 04:53 PM

I think the pre 24 valve 2nd gen trucks had cats...24 valve 2nd gens had a resonator.

phox_mulder · 03-06-2003, 05:05 PM

[quote author=CTD 359 link=board=7;threadid=11851;start=0#112522 date=1046991192] I think the pre 24 valve 2nd gen trucks had cats...24 valve 2nd gens had a resonator. [/quote] Ditto. 12valve=cat 24valve=reson ator. The early 24v's might have still had a Cat until DC did away with them and went with the resonator. phox

geer · 03-06-2003, 05:23 PM

10-4 Scooter

John_P · 03-06-2003, 08:14 PM

Luis: The test pipe slips in exactly where the cat is and you then just use the clamps to hold it. The one I had fit right in with no problem. ------- John_P

Paradise Racing · 03-06-2003, 08:23 PM

Thanks John_P, I will order it tomorrow. Luis

03-05-2003, 08:43 PM	#2
rich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kerrville eastern new mexico, west texas Posts: 3,247 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe almost everybody has it helps some but most do it for the sound ;D. you can probably by the pipe from a local muffler shop and save some $ __________________ SIX IN A ROW BUILT TO TOW,CUZ WELL WE ALL KNOW , HAVING A V-8 AIN'T THAT GREAT Dodge trucks that havent made life expectancy 96 3500,-175k 98.5 3500 -164k ,98.5 3500-275k, 01 3500-140k, 03 3500 -155k, 07 3500 68k 06,3500-155k, 04 f350 4x4 drw getting a real diesel in it..

03-05-2003, 08:47 PM	#3
phox_mulder Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 6,530 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe I'd gut your cat first.<br>They have more restriction than the muffler.<br><br>If worried about legality, just take it off, hollow it out, put it back on.<br>Then proceed with a mufflerectomy.<br><br>Not much in the mpg or HP, but helps with EGT's while towing or racing.<br><br>And sounds great as well.<br><br><br>phox __________________ 2002.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 SOLD 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4x4. Detonator Yellow in color Bone stock for now, at least for a couple months 2008 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King. Black Pearl in color 12 inch apes, stainless cables, Vance & Hines pipes, garage door opener, combo speedo/tach

03-05-2003, 09:07 PM	#4
Paradise Racing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 85 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Mufflerectomy To funny!!! Your right. I never thought about gutting the cat. I will probably do both. I might as well if Im gonna go under there messing with things ;D<br><br>Thanks!!!<br>Luis

03-05-2003, 10:00 PM	#6
dsljunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 457 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Just go ahead and kill the cat and drop that muff. If you have access to a mig welder you can do it yourself, its not that hard and you will definately like the sound ;D. If not take it to your local muffler shop they shouldnt charge you much. Oh and while your at it go ahead pull your silencer ring out ... it'll whistle more that way all you need is a set of snap ring pliers or a couple screw drivers.<br> Good luck<br> Wheels

03-06-2003, 01:33 PM	#7
geer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gillette, Wy Posts: 222 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe My local exhaust shop did it for $65. Sounds great.<br>Scooter __________________ 2002 DRW, 6 speed, Quad cab, Comp,Staight pipe,south bend

03-05-2003, 09:47 PM	#5
John_P Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holly Ridge, N.C. Posts: 7,428 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Paradise Racing:<br><br>You can order a "catalytic converter test pipe"<br>from Dodge for your truck. This pipe was used<br>by the dealerships to check and see whether<br>or not a stock converter was bad or not.<br>It fits directly in place of the catalytic converter.<br>I used one on my truck awhile back. As I recall,<br>it cost around $49.00. The Dodge part number<br>is: #52019170AB. <br><br>--------<br>John_P __________________ Red Ram Rocket Scheid Diesel Tuned Pump, Scheid Twin Turbos, Scheid Arias Pistons, Scheid Cam and Ported Head, FASS, Scheid Water Inj.,Fluiddamper,ATS Stage V Auto Transmission in a 96' Dodge CTD Ext.Cab 4X4 (Best E.T.11.42-Coastal Plains Dragway, J'Ville, NC. Best MPH: 11.42@119.4 MPH (Coastal Plains Dragway,J'Ville,NC 871/1680 TQ. "Western NC Dyno Day 09/18/10 891/1585 TQ. "Fall Brawl", Oct.2007, Pa. 889/1343 TQ. "Western NC Dyno Day, 06/21/08 ------------- 2006 Flame Red 2500 Quad Cab, SLT, SRW, 4X4, Thunder Road Package, DiPricol "Optix" Gauges, TST PM 3 CR w/R-49, Smarty, Schwitzer 62/12, ATS TripleLok Stage V Auto. 460 H.P./845 TQ. 580 H.P./1030 TQ.(Best #'s) Done with Smarty Beta 13.1@105 MPH (CPD, J'Ville, N.C.) Vice-President of NCDTR Chapter #18 DTR "TOM" Winner June 2010

03-06-2003, 01:54 PM	#8
Xplorer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sellersville Pa. Posts: 46 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe these trucks have cats?? I thought it was a resonator. __________________ '99 Quadcab,4x4,auto,3.54 limited slip,shortbed, Red/silver,Alpine c/d,4 Infinity speakers,6x9 kappas front & amp; 5 1/2 kappas rear,4" stainless exhaust,285/75x16 Bridgestone Revo's on Mickey Thompson wheels. Suspension is next. Support our Troops.

03-06-2003, 04:22 PM	#9
Paradise Racing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 85 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Hi is that test pipe bolt on, clamp on or weld on?<br><br>Thanks!!!<br>Luis

03-06-2003, 04:48 PM	#10
geer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gillette, Wy Posts: 222 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe It is a resonator.<br>Scooter

03-06-2003, 04:53 PM	#11
Scotty Top's Younger Twin Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Saskscratchyerown Posts: 3,628 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe I think the pre 24 valve 2nd gen trucks had cats...24 valve 2nd gens had a resonator. __________________ 2007 3500 Ram Long Bed Mega Cab 4x4 Dually

03-06-2003, 05:05 PM	#12
phox_mulder Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 6,530 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe [quote author=CTD 359 link=board=7;threadid=11851;start=0#112522 date=1046991192]<br>I think the pre 24 valve 2nd gen trucks had cats...24 valve 2nd gens had a resonator.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Ditto.<br><br>12valve=cat<br>24valve=reson ator.<br><br>The early 24v's might have still had a Cat until DC did away with them and went with the resonator.<br><br>phox

03-06-2003, 05:23 PM	#13
geer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gillette, Wy Posts: 222 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe 10-4<br>Scooter

03-06-2003, 08:14 PM	#14
John_P Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holly Ridge, N.C. Posts: 7,428 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Luis:<br><br>The test pipe slips in exactly where the cat is and you<br>then just use the clamps to hold it. The one I had fit<br>right in with no problem.<br><br>-------<br>John_P

03-06-2003, 08:23 PM	#15
Paradise Racing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 85 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Straight Pipe Thanks John_P, I will order it tomorrow.<br><br>Luis

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