Putting Glass-pack mufflers on my truck!

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[@ianmoz7313]

I remember crawling on the ground working on school bus exhausts in my first couple years getting into my apprenticeships for automotive tech. Doing exactly the same things you’re doing here. I can attest that those expanders do work. I have used them before, the manual ones like that and also a hydraulic one on and exhaust machine at the shop I worked at back in 2007-2008. The joy you’re getting out of this is great. Vehicle fixing and modification can bring so much excitement. Keep up the great work Jeremy!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much Ian! It does feel so good to be able to figure out and fix problems on your own vehicle. Cheers buddy! 👍

[@mikecastleberry9671]

Weld them lazy b😮

[@ThatHondaActy]

oh my word! Fiannly a clean and straight to the point video! I ordered the same exhaust and wanted to get a basic idea of how it would be installed!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words👍

[@skeeter5283]

Wow I fully enjoyed watching the range of emotions on this one. Thanks for showing your pain in the beginning all the way to the final test. I feel the same way about doing exhaust, it's brutal. You definitely got away easy on this project. Great job

[@skeeter5283]

Can you please share the details of those mufflers. Brand or part# would be nice

[@RedBeardOps]

They sure do sound good!

[@ianisaacs2340]

Sounds awesome!

[@USSEnterprise123]

Very nice I like the way they just slid right over the pipe.

[@superdragon9293]

That was a nice neat and clean job you did...even without the welding and your truck sounds nice those Glasspacks will break in a bit but i think your gonna love it...GOOD JOB BRO.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@markchapmon8670]

That's almost how I took the exhaust off my 76 Corvette when I had to change the differential cover (which holds the leaf spring in place) because 2 of 4 ears were broken off. Except, no sawsall, just a standard hacksaw and a great deal of time and energy. When I had everything reassembled and got ready to drive to a muffler shop to weld it back together, I cut both ends out of 4 soda cans and cut it (once each). Used 2 radiator hose clamps each and it was so quiet, the muffler shop thought I was joking.....until they saw my soft drink cans.

[@dabneyw2003]

Wow that sounds good Jeremy, brings back memories of my youth! I am going to get me some glass paks and install them this weekend 😎

[@Simplelittlelife]

RIght on! Yeah I had them on one of my trucks when I was a teenager too. Funny thing: I showed my dad and he was like, "oh man, I love glass packs." I think it brought back some good memories of his youth as well. 👍

[@dabneyw2003]

@@Simplelittlelife hey I live and grew up in North Carolina in the US and share childhood memories with you and your dad. The world truly is "smaller than you think" huh! lol All the best to you and your family in the "new" "old - parents" home!

[@masoodamg6633]

It was hard work. But you did it and how well it was done. It was great Jeremy. Thankful

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! 👍

[@Dildo_Baggins.]

Ah yes, good ole DIY rusty exhaust work. The mother of invention.....of new cusswords!

[@swempthebemp]

Love the succinct video! Is there any drone while highway cruising?

[@TSGEnt]

8:11 ok after watching that segment prior to this mark, I did laugh out loud. Now, I'm not laughing at you mind you, I'm laughing with you. What? You were laughing right? The whole time I'm thinking this looks like something I'd be doing and telling myself, "get the thing to the car lift will ya!" 13:36 Beautiful! The grin on your face is priceless!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah, I wish I could have used a lift. My dad has one in his shop but he stores his 56 t-bird on it so it doesn't get mice inside. Almost more hassle to go out there and shuffle things around for a relatively small job like this. But if it was drive-up accessible....I would certainly have just gone there for sure. Maybe later this summer I'll head out there to weld it up properly👍

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Those glass packs will sound awesome and if others think it's too loud oh well. btw those band clamps are the only clamps I use and they work absolutely great especially if you run a full stainless exhaust. they dont crimp the pipe like normal exhaust clamps do so makes it possible to take your exhaust apart without having to cut anything. hell I had a 87 Oldsmobile Cutless that I put a built Buick 455 in (roughly 600hp) and only thing I had on the exhaust was 2 high flow cats just so I could pass emissions when inspection was due. obviously I had to throw mufflers on for inspection but once car passed and was stickered those mufflers came right back off. ya it was a bit loud but I didn't care because it just sounded absolutely amazing especially going though tunnels. actually was actually rather deafening going though tunnels when you opened it up but again I didn't care because it sounded soo mean. only concern was getting pulled over for how loud it was but fortunately that never happened. was a daily driver for 3 yrs starting in my senior yr of high-school but unfortunately I lost car due to rear end blowing up on me causing me to go into wall at my local drag strip. to this day 20yrs later I still miss that car and plan on finding and building another one day.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Oh wow! That's so cool. Too bad about the crash but I do hope you find another one. That would be such a fun project to get again! Cheers 👍

[@JamesAnderberg]

Nicely done! What was the length of the glasspacks and inner diameter?

[@drewwilson8811]

If you want it louder heat them with a cutting torch and roll them in a tub of water it breaks the glass and I like the sound of them on my 74 f250 lol

[@Simplelittlelife]

Oh sweet! Thanks for the tip. I'll drive these for a bit and see if I like them or, maybe I will try what you suggested. Cheers👍

[@blake0948]

Nice truck man, I got a idea, i recently got the idea to make a sword but i only have a 1x30 from harbor freight so it should be interesting if i do it. It would make a pretty good challange and video for you to make if you do it with a 1x30

[@thomasmcmahon400]

Worried that glass packs are too loud, glass packs are very cheap for a reason, they're not used to quiet exhausts but make them louder. Basically they just don't work and that's a good thing. They used to be considered illegal by most DMVs when I was young and doing my own wrenching in the sixties and early seventies on my junkers.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

That tailpipe expander works better if you lube it and the bolt in it. I do that and use an impact wrench on mine and it works ok. Those old mufflers were likely restricting your exhaust flow when they started to come apart.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on, thanks for the tips. Yeah I am pretty sure they were all clogged up inside. A massive difference now that the exhaust is free flowing👍

[@matthewknight5641]

Yeah bro... get to the car lift lol. You are just like me going thru more trouble than needed to get the job done 😂

[@SLAVIKTELY]

14:49 you have that look like Doug DeMuro taking it out first time for a ride.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahahaha!!!! 👍

[@stevem8128]

Nice work

[@msblades5382]

hey, Jeromy, nice job but you should have put some strait pipes as well.. cheers, Martin

[@thedivinehammerswoodworks1895]

2hrs! you are not going to steal any Cats like that LOL! I like the sounds of the turbo style mufflers over glass packs, they are quiet at idle except for a low rumble, and not so loud as annoy you at higher RPMs, less drone noise too. I would weld those in though, you really didn't have enough pipe inside for those clamps to hold very well. but nice job otherwise, I would just do it at my work on my hoist.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah, I think I am going to weld them in. I wanted to make sure these weren't too loud but after a few hours of driving, I quite like them. I'll probably take them to my dad's shop and put them up on his hoist to weld them up. Cheers 👍

[@paulhoff-3704]

Do you think I can use glasspacks as exhaust tips on my '99 Mustang??

[@thechillhacker]

Lol I'm sorry - I shouldn't laugh, but this is why I just pull the bed any time I need to work on anything in the back. So much easier to access everything. No creeper, no lift needed. Maybe chock the front wheels and use a farm jack and a couple big stands to get the ass end up in the air. Makes not only stuff like this easier, but lets you inspect and repair any other problem areas easily, like those famous rotting crossmembers that the GMT trucks love to have. Thanks for the information though! While I do need to redo the muffler on my truck, the 65 olds is what I am really researching. Doing her up from the ground up pretty much and want to maximize that 425's flow. Of course, no bed removal option on her, and no lift so I'll have to get creative with the High-lift, the tractor, or something else to put her face down-ass up... 2 Live Coupe?

[@jasonmundt4206]

Where did the glass packs come from

[@dalekidd420]

I hope they work out for you. I would think that on an unmodified engine, they should be fine. I tried them... twice... on a heavily modded 440 Magnum back in the 80's, and literally blew the damn things apart both times. I also found that, before I killed them, I was quickly earning the ire of the entire neighbourhood... they were just TOO damn loud. I ended up going to a pair of Hush Thrush mufflers for the remainder of the time I had that car, and those worked out just fine. Not even sure if Thrush is still around these days. Keep us up to speed on how they work out...

[@Simplelittlelife]

Will do. I guess the one good thing I have is that no houses are too close to me. I knew a guy that lived near me once who had them and left for work at 5 every morning. It wasn't long before the neighbors (not me I didn't care) complained enough that the town bylaw officers set up a decibel meter and ticketed him and made him take them out. I think these are actually quieter than my broken muffler was. 👍

[@rebar7676]

I make a good knife, but what should be the name of the drug that removes rust?

[@samuelmcgill-rl3lb]

Will it be too loud ,lets hope so.😊

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Awesome..

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks buddy!

[@davesober2093]

Got to do a "cold start" for the video...

[@Xx_nobody_xX]

Can't beat a glasspack

[@wht240sxka]

Those sound good! Which ones are they and do you have a 5.3 or 4.8? Are they a 3” and what length? Thanks for doing this video.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you for watching and your great comment. Much appreciated 👍 This is the 6.0L and the glass packs I used were 28” long as they were the closest length to the muffler that was on there. Cheers 👍

[@wht240sxka]

@@Simplelittlelife Awesome, I’m going to do this. I got an rv cam too I’ll be putting in a rebuild 5.3 I’m working on. It’s going in a 01 Tahoe that’s my dd. Thanks for the quick response.

[@armandozazueta5480]

Chevy 2500 for that year is 6.0

[@dentondunn4346]

I’m putting glass packs on my 98C/K 1500 5.0 5sp 4wd.

[@redman715]

Anyone have a link to the mufflers???

[@Robpearceknives]

You made it look too easy. Glad it went smooth for you.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! Me too. Every now and then working on your own vehicle goes well. Most of the time though, there's a lot of frustration and beating my head against the wall😆👍

[@darren6790]

Sounds like you have a ticking exhaust manifold leak

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks. After seeing your comment I can hear that too. I probably do. This truck is old and has a lot of miles on it. Another project to take care of 👍

[@richardkawucha1232]

Are you having fun yet?

[@davidross5140]

My generation said IF IT'S TOO LOUD YOU'RE TOO OLD

[@geeder9086]

Not really a fan of Fords -- but I'm coming to realize that they have the best sounding exhaust of the US cars. Yours sounds tits.

[@OriginalMomo]

Makes me wanna put glass packs on my 1500 Silverado lol….

[@niterider0629]

I've got a 2000 Silverado 1500 with true dual exhaust and 24 inch glass packs it sounds great not to loud

[@Simplelittlelife]

RIght on👍

[@superdragon9293]

Lol your gonna find yourself wearing your sun glasses more and playing your stereo less when you drive now.... lol...happens everytime us chevy boys get new mufflers on our pickups... ...enjoy....P.S. watch out for leadfoot syndrome.

[@chrism5859]

As long as they’re not too loud. A nice low rumble is good. They sound good. Anything super loud is annoying. We call them “look at me” mufflers as most guys driving them are trying to get some attention and they just look... silly. There is something to be said for that low rumble - quiet, understated and powerful.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I agree 100%. I like the "look at me" part😆 Never heard it put like that but it's so true👍

[@snortder]

That's a 2500 so what engine does it have? I have a Suburban 2500 with the Vortec 8100 and I was wondering what the model of glasspak muffler you bought was.

[@kylesidari8633]

Almost certain they’re AP Mufflers brand. Used to sell them all the time. 40$ a piece sounds right and the packaging looks right too.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I don't recall the model off the top of my head but it's the 6-liter engine if that helps. 👍

[@pipisugbo]

Glasspacks are cheap, but sawzall blades aren't 🤣 I think I saw at least $40 worth on the ground

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha! No they aren't cheap. I was super lucky when I went to buy these they were on clearance. I paid $17 for a 5 pack and thought that was pretty decent👍

[@stevengonyaw1617]

Those long glasspacks aren't to loud ! The short one's bark terrible

[@geeder9086]

When the glass-packs break in, if the sound gets too loud -- just add another pair inline.

[@StanleyKubick1]

those clamps don't really do anything to seal the joints. the mufflers need welding, or at least some exhaust pipe sealing compound

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah I think I will end up welding them in. I just wanted to make sure they weren't too loud. So far I'm really like them so I think I'll head to my dad's shop and use his car lift and weld them up later this summer 👍

[@dentondunn4346]

@@Simplelittlelifevery much cabin noise

[@Boobtube.]

that old muffler had 1 good fight left in it. Put up a good fight.

[@I.HATE.LEFTIST.LIARS.17]

PS good to see its not just me, that have to fight through things like the cutting off the muffler pain in the a

[@I.HATE.LEFTIST.LIARS.17]

Maybe a dumb question, But do yo have to worry about back pressure or the like and adjust the fuel ratios ?? Thanks to anyone who helps answer