Has anyone installed their own Dynomax muffler? I'm wondering if there's any welding required or if it can be done with adapters, over-the-counter hangers, etc..

TIA

 

No place I've found will do it for $20. So far, everyplace wants $60 to $80 to install one, that's why I'm thinking of trying it myself, but, you're right, it's nasty to do on a garage floor.

 

hey man. i got my dynomax muffler installed for 30 bux. but, if you want to do it yourself, i found some stainless steel exhaust clamps made by dynomax in the summit racing catalog. perhaps those would do the trick.they are only 8. 50 each.

-m

 

Whats the complete name and the model number of the Dynomax you are using ?

Thanks.

David

 

The 17747 Super Turbo is what I'm interested in.

 

Well, it's next on my list, no matter what. After that, I'll be saving pennies for the Bilsteins.

 

I will agree with Phil and everyone else and say you can probably do it with clamps. That is all mine is together with. I had Midas install mine and I think it was like $20-30. Not too much. No leaks that I am aware of, so I am happy! Do it man! :fireman:

 

I just got my new one. My old one got a hole in it. I got the 17748. Thats the 2.5" center in, side out. I went that route just in case I decided to go to a full 2.5" exhaust. If I done, I did not see that it would hurt having the 2.5" one in place. I will install it to my existing 2"/2.25" setup using adapters and will have it welded in place just for the ease factor. I will probably get it done next week.

 

Willie, how old was your first muffler? Also, how did it get a hole in it? Stone, rust, etc? Just wondering. I have mine and was just wondering if yours rusted! Thanks! :fireman:

 

Well, not quite THAT old. I got it I believe in 1995 or 96. I used it on my 87 GP that the engine has thrown a rod in. I want to sell it now (the GP that is). See pics here.

http://community.webshots.com/user/earthbuddy1


I used the dynomax on there up untill 1999. Then I pulled it off to use a flowmaster and a cat test pipe. In 2000 I installed the dynomax on the runner. It worked well untill now. I cant tell if it got banged up or what, but the seam is cracking at the exit end. Really, it spent most of its life on the GP. I thought I would have it welded in place but im thinking I might go with clamps pr flanges. Later.

 

Well, I found a place to install the muffler for $40, so I just ordered one from Summit. Price with shipping totals to about $48.

Should have it installed by the end of the week.

 

Very cool! Let us know how you make out and what you think. I am sure you will love it! Goodluck! :fireman:

 

Sometimes it seems like I already do that! I love this thing - I think it's the best built vehicle I've ever had.

 

.......and I've had a LOT of 'em!