Gary Lewis Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Gary, any chance you remember which Magnaflow muffler you went with? No, sorry, I don't. But it was a single inlet/dual outlet one since that's the style of Flowmaster that was on Rusty. And it was about 24" long. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 No, sorry, I don't. But it was a single inlet/dual outlet one since that's the style of Flowmaster that was on Rusty. And it was about 24" long. Hope that helps. This is the closest to original SS made in USA: https://supermotors.net/getfile/1072487/thumbnail/walker22798.jpg I couldn't find a stainless tailpipe (even from the same mfr., who offers SS tailpipes, and Bronco tailpipes, but refused to make me a SS Bronco tailpipe), so I made one. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1144829/thumbnail/09tailpipe25.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 This is the closest to original SS made in USA: https://supermotors.net/getfile/1072487/thumbnail/walker22798.jpg I couldn't find a stainless tailpipe (even from the same mfr., who offers SS tailpipes, and Bronco tailpipes, but refused to make me a SS Bronco tailpipe), so I made one. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1144829/thumbnail/09tailpipe25.jpg Holy cow Steve that set up looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 No, sorry, I don't. But it was a single inlet/dual outlet one since that's the style of Flowmaster that was on Rusty. And it was about 24" long. Hope that helps. Thanks Gary. I ordered a kit from Jegs. I am going to get everything mocked up and then see what kind of room I have for the mufflers and what outlet configuration I need. I did settle in on the Magnaflows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 01.25.19 Update I made an appointment for a front end alignment tomorrow afternoon. So, I ran down to the local gas station to fill up and when I went to start it back up, smoke was rolling out from under the hood... (Talk about Deja Vu!) Here that ground wire I put on the alternator completely melted!! Then I could net get it started again. What a blow to my confidence that this thing was wrapping up. I'll try to have some pictures loaded tomorrow with some more narrative. Losing steam. Getting stranded out in 26 degree weather with stiff wind was no fun. 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 ...I went to start it back up, smoke was rolling out from under the hood.Did the smoke ONLY appear during cranking? Or did it look like it had been smoking for a while, and just blew out where you could see it when the fan started spinning? The first thing that suggests is a poor block ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 ...I went to start it back up, smoke was rolling out from under the hood.Did the smoke ONLY appear during cranking? Or did it look like it had been smoking for a while, and just blew out where you could see it when the fan started spinning? The first thing that suggests is a poor block ground. Bummer! That does tend to destroy confidence. But Steve's suggestion/question is a good one - block ground. Anyway, sorry for the problem, but it is just another ring of onion for the Bloomin' Onion you are creating for a celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 So I checked my block ground and it is still in good shape. I ran 4 gauge wire from the battery to the frame, and the same size wire from the frame to the block. All good there so I am not sure what to look for next. I checked the status of the exhaust kit I ordered and it is on backorder with no estimate on ship date. Since I am trying to get this inspected within the next 2 weeks, I am going to try and make a template for what I need and have someone weld it up for me. Progress tonight: My jig for an extra set of hands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 ...I went to start it back up, smoke was rolling out from under the hood.Did the smoke ONLY appear during cranking? Or did it look like it had been smoking for a while, and just blew out where you could see it when the fan started spinning? The first thing that suggests is a poor block ground. I really think it was smoking when I pulled in but I never noticed it while the guy was pumping the gas. (we are still SO fortunate to have an old fashioned full-service station in town) and while I was chatting with him, my line of sight was in the direction of the hood. It was pretty windy last night though. But as soon as I turned the key is when I really noticed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 This is the closest to original SS made in USA: https://supermotors.net/getfile/1072487/thumbnail/walker22798.jpg I couldn't find a stainless tailpipe (even from the same mfr., who offers SS tailpipes, and Bronco tailpipes, but refused to make me a SS Bronco tailpipe), so I made one. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1144829/thumbnail/09tailpipe25.jpg Steve, would you recommend these round style mufflers over the oval style? I am trying to lay out some templates for piping and I only have the two runs spaced at 1.5" at the moment. The round mufflers would probably require more clearance. However, if I could I could try to stagger them in line. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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