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Old 02-19-2019, 08:29 PM   #1
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1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

Looking for suggestions on the best fitting exhaust system for my 72 k20 4x4 with sbc 350/th350 and np205. I’ve looked and most seem to be just for the 2 wheel drive trucks. What has everyone ran?
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Old 02-19-2019, 09:00 PM   #2
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Ya, wouldn't that be nice. A mandrel bent 2 1/2" stainless with stock rams horn manifolds for a long bed.....I guy can dream can't he......
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Old 02-19-2019, 09:56 PM   #3
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Try waldron's exhaust
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Old 02-19-2019, 11:05 PM   #4
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

I bought a 2-1/2" Heartthrob dual system for my 2WD and am pleased with it. They also make a system for a K20s. The pipes are mandrel bent. Systems are available for 4X4s with behind the wheels or rear exits and with "stock" (#4149SK and or #1014149...actually fairly loud) or glass pack mufflers (#4149GP or #1024149). The part numbers starting with 101 and 102 are rear exit.

I got mine from Auto Accessories Garage with free shipping (https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.co...SABEgI42vD_BwE)

The Heartthrob website (http://www.heartthrobexhaust.com/manifolddualkits.htm) says the system won't work with a Rockwell transfer case.

Perhaps someone here has some personal experience with the 4X4 system.

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Old 02-20-2019, 01:40 AM   #5
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

Mine was custom made at a local exhaust shop. Dual pipes to Magnaflows, then dumped ahead of the rear axle.
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

I know its not a bolt in kit, but i ordered a mandrel bent pipe kit and did it my self and I am pretty pleased.
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Old 02-20-2019, 05:45 AM   #7
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I bought a 2-1/2" Heartthrob dual system for my 2WD and am pleased with it. They also make a system for a K20s. The pipes are mandrel bent. Systems are available for 4X4s with behind the wheels or rear exits and with "stock" (#4149SK and or #1014149...actually fairly loud) or glass pack mufflers (#4149GP or #1024149). The part numbers starting with 101 and 102 are rear exit.

I got mine from Auto Accessories Garage with free shipping (https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.co...SABEgI42vD_BwE)

The Heartthrob website (http://www.heartthrobexhaust.com/manifolddualkits.htm) says the system won't work with a Rockwell transfer case.

Perhaps someone here has some personal experience with the 4X4 system.
I installed their exhaust in my 1970 (chassis) K10 4X4 with an SBC and stock ramhorn manifolds.

My biggest challenge was clearing the NP205 transfer case. To do that I had to shorten the passenger side down tube about 2-3 inches, as well as do a lot of fussing with the mufflers and hangers. I can't say it wasn't challenging (aka PIA), but after a fair amount of trial and error I think it came out okay. The pipes are long enough for a long bed, and have to be shortened just before the mufflers for my short bed. I am using the stock type mufflers and think they sound pretty good.

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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

I always patronize my local exhaust shop to get a custom-fit system done how I want it.
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

The Good thing about the Heartthrob kit is it's mandrel bent so you end up not losing flow.
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

Believe it or not...I used the kit from LMC....side exit behind the wheels with turbos....worked really well for something I could do at home.If I was going to do over I would do the rear exit instead
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I know its not a bolt in kit, but i ordered a mandrel bent pipe kit and did it my self and I am pretty pleased.
From where? Was it stainless?
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I always patronize my local exhaust shop to get a custom-fit system done how I want it.
Give it up man, what shop. I'm in WV, so I might trailer it there.
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I always patronize my local exhaust shop to get a custom-fit system done how I want it.
This^^^

Done this on every vehicle I’ve ever owned. Custom fit, never any disappointments, and way less $$$ than a pre made kit.
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No decent exhaust shops around me, so I built one with a universal kit from Speedway. I can post more pictures when I get home.
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

Thanks guys . I’ll call a couple local exhaust shops first . I could make my own with a universal kit as well, just short on time as usual.
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From where? Was it stainless?
Mandrel bent and stainless is a lot of hype. You will never notice the "loss in flow" and stainless usually contacts mild steel somewhere. The current aluminized custom built local system I have was done in '04 and the truck runs as good and sounds as good as can be. My camper hauler got a system in '89 and was still on it in '04 when I stopped running it. Isn't 15 years long enough to satisfy?
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Give it up man, what shop. I'm in WV, so I might trailer it there.
It's been a while but I want to do something different this summer with exhaust. I used Tire Mart in Frederick, MD last time. I need to check who is doing exhaust now. There are exhaust shops all over. There is a guy in the area that does custom mandrel bent systems, but very very expensive. I have a Bartens bumper, a swing down spare carrier, and hitch bracing. I had them dump it out the rear quarter under the bumper

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Mandrel bent and stainless is a lot of hype. You will never notice the "loss in flow" and stainless usually contacts mild steel somewhere. The current aluminized custom built local system I have was done in '04 and the truck runs as good and sounds as good as can be. My camper hauler got a system in '89 and was still on it in '04 when I stopped running it. Isn't 15 years long enough to satisfy?

It's been a while but I want to do something different this summer with exhaust. I used Tire Mart in Frederick, MD last time. I need to check who is doing exhaust now. There are exhaust shops all over. There is a guy in the area that does custom mandrel bent systems, but very very expensive. I have a Bartens bumper, a swing down spare carrier, and hitch bracing. I had them dump it out the rear quarter under the bumper

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Come on Tim, stainless is what I want, I'm not asking how to build an exhaust system I'm asking you to give up the names of the shops you mentioned in this post. Tire Mart, that's your custom shop? Who is the very, very expensive shop? Mandrel bent will flow better and it isn't hype. Would you put 1" headers on a big block or 1 5/8"? Why not be helpful?
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Mandrel bent and stainless is a lot of hype. You will never notice the "loss in flow" and stainless usually contacts mild steel somewhere. The current aluminized custom built local system I have was done in '04 and the truck runs as good and sounds as good as can be. My camper hauler got a system in '89 and was still on it in '04 when I stopped running it. Isn't 15 years long enough to satisfy?

It's been a while but I want to do something different this summer with exhaust. I used Tire Mart in Frederick, MD last time. I need to check who is doing exhaust now. There are exhaust shops all over. There is a guy in the area that does custom mandrel bent systems, but very very expensive. I have a Bartens bumper, a swing down spare carrier, and hitch bracing. I had them dump it out the rear quarter under the bumper

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Come on Tim, stainless is what I want, I'm not asking how to build an exhaust system I'm asking you to give up the names of the shops you mentioned in this post. Tire Mart, that's your custom shop? Who is the very, very expensive shop? Mandrel bent will flow better and it isn't hype. Would you put 1" headers on a big block or 1 5/8"? Why not be helpful?
I thought I was being helpful.I didn't tell you how to build an exhaust and I gave you the name of where I've had the last few systems done... in aluminized that averages 15+ years. Talk to Mitch at Tire Mart. I have also used Commercial Tire in Elkridge, MD and Damascus Tire in town of same name. Ben Woo does the mandrel stainless but I've never wasted my money on that. He's in Montgomery County, MD. I think in the airpark in Gaithersburg.

My truck with 350 has Hedman Torque Step full length headers into 2 1/4" pipes and is anything but choked out. It's just right, a very happy truck. Sounds like you're sold on the hype and that's your right. I use my truck and it does everything I ask it to do with style and ease. People debate the negligible gain from headers, which are mandrel bent and the same holds true for the rest of the exhaust. I'm not worried about 5 hp. It's not a race car

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I used stainless works and cut 1 of the tubes to twist it a little bit but all the rest worked great and clears everything
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Did you order a kit? Is your K20 a long bed?
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Did you order a kit? Is your K20 a long bed?
Yes it is a long bed and yes it's a kit from totally stainless..if you look In my build thread i did cut 1 tube and twist it a bit cause i got a blazer tank
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And its 3" not 2 1/2"��
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Yes it is a long bed and yes it's a kit from totally stainless..if you look In my build thread i did cut 1 tube and twist it a bit cause i got a blazer tank

I'm assuming you meant Stainless Works out of OH. Do you have a kit part number that you ordered? I can't seem to find a 4X4 version on their site.
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Re: 1972 k20 4x4 exhaust system

Do you guys run the passenger side pipe above or below the (NP205) T-case?

The fuel lines drop out of the cab in that same area and I'm trying to figure out how to route my exhaust to keep it away from the fuel line. Right now I have it going under the T-case but it hangs down below everything.
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