Lmc truck exhaust kit

[lonewolf90]

I just letting everyone know that the dual exhaust kit from lmc truck does fit the 6.2 diesel has I just installed one on my m1008 this weekend the only thing with the kit I got is the one tail pipe for.the driver side was not bent properly so I will have to have it fixed at the exhaust shop going to call them about if Monday.

 

[fitz]

It doesn't sound like it fits good.

 

[lonewolf90]

It fit great other than the one tail pipe that was not bent at a full 90 degrees.

 

[fitz]

It fit great other than the one tail pipe that was not bent at a full 90 degrees.

That's like saying Abe Lincoln enjoyed the play until the end.
The bottom line is that you bought a product from one company and now you will be paying another company to make it fit your truck.

 

[lonewolf90]

One way to put it. Massed produced product I can see how it happens tho. It's all done by automated tube benders we have them at my work. Just push a button when it's done then it drops in a bin then it goes to the next stage.

 

[fitz]

Its just frustrating when you set aside time for a project like replacing your exhaust and you can't finish the job in your driveway because the parts don't fit. Hopefully its a cheap fix at the muffler shop.
How much was the LMC kit? What did you use for mufflers?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I just letting everyone know that the dual exhaust kit from lmc truck does fit the 6.2 diesel has I just installed one on my m1008 this weekend

Which kit did you use? They offer several....

 

[lonewolf90]

I paid 240 shipped. I got the stock exit part number 36-5587 it's listed for the 305-400 small block 4wd. I took it to a few muffler shops but they said that they would have to put catalytic converters on it because that was required on 86 model year I didn't think 86 diesels had them so that's why I did what I did

 

[lonewolf90]

It came with glass packs sounds alright might change those out for something different

 

[rsh4364]

My local shop also didn't want to work on my 1009s til I showed him the emissions exempt sticker under the hood.Then he said we can do anything you want.My 1st 1009 had 2 1/4" glasspacks and sounded like motorboat.I had those swapped out for 2 3" moroso spiral flows better but very loud at idle,especially with 3" tailpipes.My second 1009 came with 2 1/4 factory style mufflers both blown out,replaced those with 2 1/2 " flowmaster super 44s and 2 1/2 inch tailpipes.Still pretty quiet idle and at cruise speed but has some bark on acceleration.I would deff.use a chambered muffler.

 

[lonewolf90]

I will have to see if mine still has that sticker never notice one before

 

[GPrez]

I did the exhaust on my 1028 in June using parts from Rock Auto. The exhaust was made by Walker. Everything fit perfect. I think I paid right around $400 for everything. They were running a special at the time and got a $50 visa gift card as a rebate from Walker.

 

[marchplumber]

I also did my M1009 from Rock auto.....fit great....K5 Blazer 1984 with 6.2 diesel. Got everything from headers back.....little over 3bills.....gotta love sales.....

 

[rsh4364]

Rock Auto rocks.I get lots of stuff there,much cheaper.

 

[fitz]

Did anyone have to battle with the studs on the exhaust manifolds?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I got mine from Rockauto. Mismatched parts, I got to pay to ship them back, and they threw in a nasty attitude for free.

I've found the same story on Rockauto a lot of places around the web. Everything's great until there's a problem, then you find you're dealing with nasty people.

Never again.

 

[TGP (IL)]

I got mine from Rockauto. Mismatched parts, I got to pay to ship them back, and they threw in a nasty attitude for free.

I've found the same story on Rockauto a lot of places around the web. Everything's great until there's a problem, then you find you're dealing with nasty people.

Never again.

That's why I never buy on line parts other than the military vendors.
I support my local Napa and CARQUEST as much as possible.

Btw,Fyi,
The correct tail pipe in the kit from LMC is correct for a gasser as stated.
The OEM tail pipe on the V8 gas trucks was not 90 deg. but slightly swept back
And had a bologna cut.

The diesel exits 90 deg. and also had the angle cut which no aftermarket pipe will have.
Tom

 

[lonewolf90]

The one on the passenger side was 90 degrees it fit right back in the old hanger there. And I took it to work and ask if I could have some one fix the bend and my Manger was fine with that it was only 9 degrees off from 90.