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Flowmaster 17742 American Thunder Header Back Exhaust System

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Description
Flowmaster's American Thunder Crossmember-back exhaust system for the 73-87 GM C10/C20, ½ and 3/4 ton, 2WD pickup truck is perfect for the person looking for moderate to aggressive sound levels with all of the performance benefits that you would expect from Flowmaster. This Crossmember-back DOR/DOS (Dual Out Rear, Dual Out Side) system features dual Super 44 Series mufflers, 2.50" mandrel bent aluminized tubing and accommodates both dual and single exhaust crossmembers. This system is routed in a fashion that accommodates both long and short wheelbases with automatic or manual transmissions, and provides adequate clearance for substantially lowered vehicles. The exhaust system is covered by Flowmaster's 3 Year Limited Warranty. This system is not emissions compliant on vehicles that were originally equipped with catalytic converters. Note: This system is not designed as a direct bolt-on and will require the user to fabricate pipes to connect to manifolds or headers.
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Color Black
Description_ASC Holley Performance Emission Code 5: This part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles; Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles; and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations
Description_ASM 1973 to 1987 Chevrolet and GMC C10 (1/2 ton) and C20 (3/4 ton) Pickup Trucks; 2 Wheel Drive Only. Not emissions compliant on vehicles originally equipped with a catalyst system.
Description_DEF Exhaust System Kit
Description_DES American Thunder Header Back Exhaust System
Description_EXT American Thunder Header Back Exhaust System; Dual; Dual Rear Same Side Exit; Incl. 2.5 in. Tubing/Super 44 Series™ Mufflers/H-Pipe/Hdw; Tips Not Included; Aluminized Steel;
Description_FAB Dual Out Rear Exit
Description_FAB Dyno Tuned for Maximum Performance
Description_FAB Famous Flowmaster sound
Description_FAB Header Back System
Description_FAB Incl. Hangers and Hardware For Easy Installation
Description_FAB Limited Lifetime Warranty
Description_FAB Made in the USA
Description_FAB Moderate Exterior Exhaust Tone
Description_FAB Multiple Exit Options
Description_FAB Patented Delta Flow Technology
Description_FAB Premium Flowmaster Quality
Description_INV 73-74 GM C10/C20 HEADER BACK AMT
Description_KEY 17742; header-back; american thunder kit; exhaust system
Description_LAB Made In Logo
Description_MKT Flowmaster's American Thunder Crossmember-back exhaust system for the 73-87 GM C10/C20, ½ and 3/4 ton, 2WD pickup truck is perfect for the person looking for moderate to aggressive sound levels with all of the performance benefits that you would expect from Flowmaster. This Crossmember-back DOR/DOS (Dual Out Rear, Dual Out Side) system features dual Super 44 Series mufflers, 2.50" mandrel bent aluminized tubing and accommodates both dual and single exhaust crossmembers. This system is routed in a fashion that accommodates both long and short wheelbases with automatic or manual transmissions, and provides adequate clearance for substantially lowered vehicles. The exhaust system is covered by Flowmaster's 3 Year Limited Warranty. This system is not emissions compliant on vehicles that were originally equipped with catalytic converters. Note: This system is not designed as a direct bolt-on and will require the user to fabricate pipes to connect to manifolds or headers.
Description_MKT This American Thunder exhaust system was specially designed for 1973-1974 Chevrolet and GMC C10 and C15 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton 2wd trucks and is perfect for the person looking for moderate to aggressive interior and exterior sound levels. The crossmember-back exhaust system comes complete with a built-in H-pipe crossover, all mandrel-bent 2.50-inch aluminized steel tubing, a pair of Super 44 Series performance mufflers and your choice of tailpipe exits. Either dual out rear under the bumper for a muscular look or dual out the sides behind the rear tires for that classic truck look. The system includes all hardware necessary for installation and is designed to accommodate both long and short wheelbases, with either an automatic or manual transmission and provides adequate clearance for substantially lowered vehicles. The exhaust system is covered by our 3-year Limited Warranty. Notes: Does Not include exhaust tips, header reducer cones or downpipes for factory manifolds.
Description_SHO Exhaust System Kit
Exhaust Series American Thunder
Exhaust Type Dual
Exit Position Dual Rear Same Side
Exit Style Straight
height 17.7
Inlet Diameter 2.500 in.
Inlet Inside Diameter 2.500 in.
length 63.9
LTL N
Material Aluminized Steel
Mount Type Flanged
Muffler Count 2
Muffler Series Super 44
Muffler Type Welded Baffle
Outlet Diameter 2.500 in.
Outlet Outside Diameter 2.500 in.
Shape Oval
Single or Dual Dual
Sound Level Moderate/Aggressive
System Type Header Back
Tail Pipe Diameter 2.500 in.
Tip Diameter N/A
Title Flowmaster 17742 Header-back 409S - American Thunder Kit - DOR/S - Mod/Agg Sound
Tubing Diameter 2.500 in.
Tubing Material Aluminized Steel
WARNING CA Proposition 65 No
weight 77.55
width 15.8
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