I wanted to let everyone know something interesting I found out at the dealership yesterday when I picked up my truck. We were discussing what I wanted to do with my stacks (i.e, what kind, how long, what color, what kind of tip, etc) and when I mentioned that I wanted to do mitres, the asked if I was going to do flaps. I said that I didn't want to have to because of the clanking noise they would make. I suggested that we put a pin hole at the bottom of the Y and let the water run out, but said I didn't want to fail inspection due to an exhaust leak.

That's when they told me that ALL mufflers have a drain hole in them so you can let water out and prevent rusting. They said that doing the same thing on my stacks would be no problem and that it would prevent water from building up in my stacks and thereby blowing black soot all over stuff behind th truck upon startup.

I just wanted to let those who were apprehensive about straight stacks know about this very simple mod that will solve their problems.

Good Luck!

 

All mufflers have drain holes on them? That's news to me. My flex pipe leaks enough the water drains out but not the exhaust. The only thing I worry about when firing mine up is soot flakes raining down on me but there's no way to stop that.

 

THey have drain holes; they may not be open hole, but have a cover over the hole that can be removed. At leats this is what I was told. I am not exhaust expert so I cannot do anything but report the info I was told.

 

Thanks, I knew there was drain hole in mufflers but didnt think about doing that with stacks. I'm considering putting some stacks on, I like the looks of the ones on JDs truck.

 

Still news to me D. Not doubting ya just saying that I've never heard of it. Interesting info though.

 

Yes his are very nice! And you are quite welcome.

 

stacks are for sissies!!!!

j/k
g00d info though I just put my 5" muffler on very nice!!!
shane

 

Walk outside and look?

 

D. Wiggs flat black, bright black stacks? or black chrome? I doubt you'll go with chrome... or?

 

Emissions who cares passin who cares, besides I have freinds. listening to what a dealer says or anyone involved is like brain damage anyway.

 

Would work if I had a muffler on the truck.

 

Problem solved.

 

my stock 06 has a drain hole right at the bottom of the muffler

 

If it's just a drizzle I don't worry about it but, if it's expected to pour down I throw these on. (prototype)

 

Prototype? Looks like stack condums.