Put new manifolds on my truck and have run into a clearance problem with my downpipe. wondering if the cops would have anything to say about a hoodstack. I believe it is illegal but am not sure.
Anyone street drive with a hoodstack?
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I'm guessing it would depend on the cops in your area. Around here they don't like them in the bed, a friend borrowed my truck a couple of weeks ago and they stopped him for a modified exhaust
we'll find out if it is illegal here in NC. i think thats exactly what travis(bullfrogjohnson) is wanting to do.
Might have to try it. truck is quiet because of the twins so i doubt i'll get pulled over because of noise. One more question. Would it be cool or way too redneck?
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If you have cool cops you will not have any trouble and if you have cops that are ass holes you will get alot of tickets
I would do it if my truck wasn't a daily driver. I don't care about the redneck thing...
I believe one of the best ways to do it is probably kind of like a hood pin... get the stainless or chromed pad riveted on the hood and cut the hole in the center of that. 4.xx" hole, a 6" pad? I dunno, just a thought I had. Not sure how guys make them look good. The stack would probably be just a 4" chromed straight cut that sticks about 4-6" out of the hood.
As for the noise thing, Ive got a 4" MBRP kit on my truck and I got a "stunting" ticket the other week because apparently when I stepped on it my truck was too loud and caught the attention of a cop. I think its BS. I've gotta go down to the courthouse and try and plead some sort of case. 402 bucks and 3 demerits.
I believe one of the best ways to do it is probably kind of like a hood pin... get the stainless or chromed pad riveted on the hood and cut the hole in the center of that. 4.xx" hole, a 6" pad? I dunno, just a thought I had. Not sure how guys make them look good. The stack would probably be just a 4" chromed straight cut that sticks about 4-6" out of the hood.
As for the noise thing, Ive got a 4" MBRP kit on my truck and I got a "stunting" ticket the other week because apparently when I stepped on it my truck was too loud and caught the attention of a cop. I think its BS. I've gotta go down to the courthouse and try and plead some sort of case. 402 bucks and 3 demerits.
Look for pics how PPE did it for Pat around here a while back... nice design. Hood stack went 'inside' the part coming from the engine bay. Sleeved it if you will. Looked good
I would try it kelly , i am hood stacking my truck also , if you find a way to do it clean post up , I will do the same with what ever i find out . I am worried about looks myself , but i am shaving a bunch of weight so it makes sence to ditch the exhaust wether it looks silly or not, I dont care .
Importkilla did it for about 6 mos on his 03 with the homemade twins and never got pulled over. He used it for his lawncare business at the time so it was on the road daily. I still don't suggest it for a daily driver, but he got away with it.
Hhhmmmmmmm, wonder how many Harleys out there getting tickets for noise??? Diesel gettin a ticket for noise is just stupid. It's a whistle loud no where close to turn outs loud...
I would do a hood stack n a heart beat. Think they are sweet lookin'. I say do it
I would do a hood stack n a heart beat. Think they are sweet lookin'. I say do it
I have read that Haisley Machine sells a kit. 150 for the ring and bolts, 150 for the stack. 6in. They had to call though.
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Well it looks like crzcowboy on dieselbombers is making a kit or is working on making a kit.
http://www.dieselbombers.com/grand-rock-pipes/16949-hood-stack-3.html
http://www.dieselbombers.com/grand-rock-pipes/16949-hood-stack-3.html