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?<br><br>Thanks!!!<br>Luis

 

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 $

 

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

 

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

 

Paradise Racing:<br><br>You can order a &quot;catalytic converter test pipe&quot;<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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

It is a resonator.<br>Scooter

 

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

 

[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

 

10-4<br>Scooter

 

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

 

Thanks John_P, I will order it tomorrow.<br><br>Luis