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kipps · 01-31-2018, 10:18 PM

I prefer a manual, so that takes preference. Also, not running tranny cooler lines, much simpler wiring, and not changing out the steering column is a big plus.

Exhaust question -- It appears I have two options. #1, keep the sm465 and external slave as is, and buy a different drivers side manifold. It will likely take a bit of work to massage the cat in around the slave. I'll be paying an exhaust shop to do that, so that's more dollars. #2, spend $350 for an internal slave, and use the existing manifold and much of the existing collector pipe/cat assembly. This brings with it the hassle of replacing the internal slave if it fails, but makes for a much cleaner exhaust installation.

Which route would you go?

01-31-2018, 10:18 PM	#5
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: 5.3 into a square -- questions I prefer a manual, so that takes preference. Also, not running tranny cooler lines, much simpler wiring, and not changing out the steering column is a big plus. Exhaust question -- It appears I have two options. #1, keep the sm465 and external slave as is, and buy a different drivers side manifold. It will likely take a bit of work to massage the cat in around the slave. I'll be paying an exhaust shop to do that, so that's more dollars. #2, spend $350 for an internal slave, and use the existing manifold and much of the existing collector pipe/cat assembly. This brings with it the hassle of replacing the internal slave if it fails, but makes for a much cleaner exhaust installation. Which route would you go?