Diamond Eye Exhaust

[Matt Bachand]

I think I'll put my muffler on that way also, so the louvers don't catch the exhaust.

 

[Detroit Dan]

I think I'll put my muffler on that way also, so the louvers don't catch the exhaust.

I was nervous it would be too loud, but it's not.

 

[HighSierra86]

I think I'll put my muffler on that way also, so the louvers don't catch the exhaust.

Im pretty sure if you read the included paperwork they suggest to install it how you describe, without the louvers catching the exhaust. Ive got one of the big "beehive" mufflers on my 95 and its kinda nice. Really quiet in the truck but if you stand outside it sounds kinda mean. Ive got a 4inch straight pipe on my 96 and that is just obnoxious on the highway with 4.10's

 

[Matt Bachand]

Muffler included appeared to be straight through honeycomb type? Seemed to be universal direction.

Everything fit good, a few hangers I couldn't use, and had nothing for my tailpipe hanger to use.

I had to cut the corner off my rear tank protection steel thing. Thing is 1/4" thick steel protecting what is now a platic tank. (there when i bought truck). I could lift my truck up by this steel piece, (i assume that's the point).

Anyhow. Sounds good, not loud at all, but a good rumble. Turbo spools up quick and easy, makes my truck feel lighter and peppier. EGT's cooler also.

My 97 DP wasn't too bad, compared to pictures of older ones.

I painted the entire system with rustoleoum high temp 'grill' paint. Rated 1200df. Figure it can't hurt, as salt reeks havoc on everything. Looks nice and clean under there.

Now to paint the rest of the frame/undercarrieage.... I'll go get some pix.

 

[Matt Bachand]

Pix. I'm really happy I painted her up. It's gotta help a littlebit anyhow, as when the package came, the muffler welds were already rusted a tad....

On one hand, I hope it outlasts the truck. On the other hand, I hope it doesn't .
Comes with 4 year rust through warranty it says....

Good pic of the Beef on the used tires I picked up for 180bux for the 6

 

[TurboTahoe]

The diamond eye is the setup I have too.

The downpipe is NICE, -and the rest of the setup is truly slip-clamp, -and it fits excellent.

I opted to mig my 4" glasspack in place, -just because it didn't match up to the pipe diameter real well, -and I didn't want to just clamp it and smash stuff together.

I don't think my glasspack is made by diamond eye, -but the pipes are, and they fit great, -hangers and all.

My .02

Sometimes when I don't want to weld the exhaust fittings, I use these: Non-Crimping Band Clamps for Exhaust

-Rob

 

[Ratman]

Sometimes when I don't want to weld the exhaust fittings, I use these: Non-Crimping Band Clamps for Exhaust

-Rob

Rob, linky no worky, but I think I know what you're talking about.

Hey, the next time we see each other, we need to stop so we can drool all over each other's trucks! :drool5:

The last time I saw the 'hoe, it was lookin' pretty sharp!

 

[TurboTahoe]

Rob, linky no worky, but I think I know what you're talking about.

Hey, the next time we see each other, we need to stop so we can drool all over each other's trucks! :drool5:

The last time I saw the 'hoe, it was lookin' pretty sharp!

Hi Ratman,

Yes, it would be fun to get together. However, I've admit I've never called the Tahoe the "hoe"... :biggrinjester:

-Rob

 

[turbovanman]

Anyone have a link?

 

[SmithvilleD]

Hit Summit Racings website & search something like "exhaust band clamps".

They are slick because the compress the pipes without the localized kink conventional clamps put in the tubing. So with the exception of corrosion, pipes come back apart easily.

I've also occasionally found them handy on a car with limited ground clearance & low exhaust where a conventional clamp provides an edge that could catch speed bumps. With the band clamp's clamping bolts oriented "up", the joint stays relatively smooth.

 

[turbovanman]

Hit Summit Racings website & search something like "exhaust band clamps".

They are slick because the compress the pipes without the localized kink conventional clamps put in the tubing. So with the exception of corrosion, pipes come back apart easily.

I've also occasionally found them handy on a car with limited ground clearance & low exhaust where a conventional clamp provides an edge that could catch speed bumps. With the band clamp's clamping bolts oriented "up", the joint stays relatively smooth.

Of the exhaust, not the clamps.

 

[DieselCash]

Do a google search for one to find them. A lot of places sale them.

I will use these when I redo my exhaust. Which will be very soon!

Here is a picture of what a band clamp looks like;