obs downpipe

[obspsd]

Pry bar its also my tool of choice, with an occasional mallet

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

Threads like this make me appreciate my body lift

 

[Buffalo444]

Threads like this make me appreciate my body lift

threads like this make me jealous of your body lift...



I do need new cab bushings....

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

threads like this make me jealous of your body lift...



I do need new cab bushings....

Putting the trans in the truck this weekend was so much easier with a body lift.

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[Cat_rebel]

I just got the engine out of my '96, after seeing the stock down pipe it will be going back together with a 3" dp. I just don't know exactly how much to "massage" the firewall without the engine in for reference. Anyone have any pics that might give me some ideas?

Usually slides in there the cab angles back. Get yourself a BFH & go do work.

 

[fatsix]

I just got the engine out of my '96, after seeing the stock down pipe it will be going back together with a 3" dp. I just don't know exactly how much to "massage" the firewall without the engine in for reference. Anyone have any pics that might give me some ideas?

It's mostly around the pinch weld area.

 

[Buffalo444]

Putting the trans in the truck this weekend was so much easier with a body lift.

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Think you can fit a full 4" in there with that 3" lift?

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

Think you can fit a full 4" in there with that 3" lift?

Yes. It would be a custom fit, but yes. my buddy has one on his 96 with a 3" body lift.

 

[Buffalo444]

Yes. It would be a custom fit, but yes. my buddy has one on his 96 with a 3" body lift.

Why can't you just use a SD downpipe?

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

Why can't you just use a SD downpipe?

You could if you cut and re welded the flange. Different flange on the turbo.

 

[Buffalo444]

dammit.

 

[Buffalo444]

Wait. could I use the flange off of the stock DP?

 

[Cat_rebel]

Wait. could I use the flange off of the stock DP?

Yes

 

[Buffalo444]

Yes

Sweet. Now I just gotta find a 3" body lift for a crew cab... not fun :/

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

Sweet. Now I just gotta find a 3" body lift for a crew cab... not fun :/

Do they make it? Lol

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[Buffalo444]

They do, but not for diesel (not like I have to pay attention to that), but I only want it for the cab, as its getting a flatbed.

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[DZL JIM]

Think you can fit a full 4" in there with that 3" lift?

I wouldn't say a 'full' 4" dp will fit with a 3" body lift.
I have one on my '96, and the pipe is massaged heavily to fit.
Still, it's quite larger than a 3", but it's dimpled good here and there to clear everything.

 

[TheSmokinStroke2002]

I wouldn't say a 'full' 4" dp will fit with a 3" body lift.
I have one on my '96, and the pipe is massaged heavily to fit.
Still, it's quite larger than a 3", but it's dimpled good here and there to clear everything.

How bad do you have to massage it? Also did you custom make the full downpipe or modify a superduty one?

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[baderic03]

Sweet. Now I just gotta find a 3" body lift for a crew cab... not fun :/

I can machine you steel 3in or smaller or bigger body mounts.pm me if interested

 

[Old OutLaw]

I put a 4" DP on mine....cut the firewall out , fabbed the pipe from a NAPA short 90 & a long 45 with a slip joint in it ....fit the pipe to a plate welded to a short chunk of 3" (about 3/4" long) directly behind the turbo, then fabbed a heat shield and steel cap for the firewall.....

PITA, but cools better....it's not always about how MUCH hp you make, but about how much heat you can get rid of....

I don't do anything BUT tow with this rig, (20,000 lbs gross), and the long hills (12 miles - 6%), out here on the west coast will test everything.....