Truck Exhaust Systems & Parts

There are a few different ways to make your pickup truck exhaust louder. Most loud truck exhaust systems use a small or low-restriction muffler, which muffles the exhaust sound less, making it loud. The main exhaust system components that keep a pickup truck quiet are the catalytic converter, resonator, and muffler. Upgrading these items with freer-flowing components will produce more noise. However, confirm that modifying the exhaust is legal where you live.

Dual exhaust improves the sound, looks, and power for your pickup. It does this by improving flow, which increases horsepower and torque. Different mufflers and pipe size and number also changes the tone of the exhaust. Dual tailpipes also help to match your pickup's "attitude".

Depending on conditions, the temperature of an exhaust can vary from 400 degrees to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperatures are highest at the exhaust manifolds / headers and the lowest at the tail pipe / exhaust tips.

The cost to install a dual exhaust on a truck depends on the year, make, and model as well as the area in which you live. Labor prices can vary from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars depending on how much work is involved. The cost of a dual exhaust kit for a pickup truck can range anywhere from over $250 to over $3000, depending on the type of material used (for example polished stainless steel) and components included.

When installing dual exhaust (on a Chevy truck for example), the first step is to remove the original exhaust from the pickup. This can be accomplished by unbolting or cutting it off with a hacksaw or other tool. In most cases, the exhaust is suspended from under the vehicle by hangers, so disconnecting them will be required. Once everything is removed, the installation can begin. Starting from the front of the section you are replacing, put all of the exhaust pieces into place and loosely tighten any connections. Do not tighten anything beyond the point of parts being able to twist or rotate as fine-tuning of the exhaust will be required to get everything lined up and correctly in place. Once the exhaust is positioned, all of the connections can be tightened down and work double-checked. Finally, start the vehicle and listen for any exhaust leaks or unusual sounds and correct if necessary.

When installing a chrome or stainless steel exhaust tip on a truck, first mock it in place to confirm that the distance it exits from below the bumper matches your expectations. In some cases, the tail pipe may need to be extended or cut back to suit your needs. Next, slide the exhaust tip into position. Depending on the type of mounting the exhaust tip is designed for, you will either clamp it onto the tailpipe, drill and install a set screw, or weld it into place. Once the exhaust tip is rotated to the orientation you want, complete the installation by securing it in place.

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