Can a straight piece of exhaust be added from the down pipe to right after the muffler held with clamps? Rather do this then spend 200+ on a system. (cheap ass) :gun:
and yes... obviously pipe can be added anywhere on an exhaust system
but you'll spend $60+ for a stick of 3.5" exhaust, you'll need a couple ID/ID connectors at $15 a piece, and a couple clamps at $10/ea.
You won't have any hangers, and eventually you'll get tired of it janking and clanking around, and you'll pay somebody $50-75 to weld the connections and weld you a hanger or two.
and you'll never be able to bolt the factory emissions back up
if you want straight pipe with the factory tips you can: have a muffler shop straight pipe the muffler for you. this way you'll have hangers on the tailpipe.
then, buy a d pipe for $150 and bolt it in. You'll have hangers, a bolt-in install, and you'll be able to put the truck back to stock easily