Working around part issues and decided to get serious about the muffler installation on my truck build. The engine and trans are mocked into their final positions. So no reason not to get this all sorted out and ready to bolt in for good later during the build. I'm trying to use all the kit supplied parts per the manual. In doing so, three questions for you builders past this point:
1. After some work, I now have the supplied pipes coming off the LS headers and spacers to where the muffler height is (1) the same on both sides, and (2) approx. 1/2" from the underside of the floor. Does this sound about right? Don’t see how it can be any different with the parts provided plus any lower and would be lower than the frame. With the double floor and insulation between, plus whatever insulation I add in the cockpit plus carpet, seems it would be OK. But would like to confirm.
2. I’m not too happy about how the manual shows putting the last section inside the frame by the rear lower control arm mount. Requires a somewhat sharp angle off the ball joint and just not sure it’s necessary. Is there any reason the mufflers couldn’t be rotated and complete the last section from the other side? The inlet at the front is in the center. So doesn't matter on that side. Would be a straight shot and IMO a better setup. As shown in this picture. Would turn the muffler over and put the exit where the arrow is. Then through the frame and straight back.
3. Finally, the manual shows a muffler hangar on each side of the muffler body itself. (Which will require some mods not shown in the manual. But OK...) But then on the last page of instructions shows another one on the last section with the turndown. Seems like that would be necessary. The two pieces making up the last section aren’t light and don't think you'd want that much unsupported. But the kit only comes with 4 hangars. Not 6. Am I missing something? Maybe put only one on the engine side of the muffler and then another at the back as this page shows? What have you guys done?
Thanks in advance. Appreciate the feedback.