oh, forgot to point out the size of the stock cat vs the new cat. The new cat is the OE replacement too. Awesome how far technology has come.

 

The difference in cat size was the first thing I noticed. Sucks about the tooth that's never any fun.

 

Thats why I have free medical. I already hada dentist appt scheduled for monday for a filling, I will just have them dull the sharp edges on the tooth while I m there.

 

so the following pics are of the reasons why I think I passed my emissions testing. Due to all of the holes, the tool they put on the end of the exhaust to take measurements obviosuly wasnt getting accurate readings. Enjoy!






muffler was rusted clean through on 3 of the 4 bottom edges





Im still waiting for my Y pipe.

 

Y pipe came in today. What a PITA that was putting in. For anyone wanting to attempt this, here are the steps:

- Remove your front crossmember
- Install the y pipe studs into the header on the passenger side only
- Screw the Y pipe into place on the passenger side
-lower your drivers side front wheel well
- hold the y pipe in place and screrw in the header studs through the y pipe flange
- secure the pipe into place with the nuts
- dont reinstall anything until the entire exhaust is in and you tighten everything down


here are some pics of what I did while I was bored and waiting for the Y pipe to arrive in the mail




some might say tis a waste of paint, but I think it looks nice. Incase anyone is concerned about the paint with heat, it is high heat engine paint.

 

so the exhaust is in and HOLY ****!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldnt be happier. ok, well I could be a little happier if it had the rumble of a real truck instead of just whipster quiet, but im still very happy. The truck is SO quiet now. I bet it dropped a good 50 decibels. I no longer have the exhaust leak under the hood so the engine sounds a lot quieter too. pics are coming

 

enjoy.
















Next project, installing my roof basket and saddle blanket seat covers (when they get here)

 

Decided to do a little offroading today. I happened to see a dirt road on the backside of the air force base Im stationed at (outside the fence). Wasnt sure where it went so I decided to take a little detour on the way home from work. I had no idea the other world that existed just on the other side of the hill. MILES of trails. Nothing spectacular, but enough to make me happy for my first time off road with the blazer. Actually had to use 4 low in a couple spots. Enjoy the pics. Notice the nice new roof basket?
















Not bad for a stock suspension and slightly larger tires.

 

Trucks in really nice shape, glad to see you finally enjoying the blazer.

 

Wow, your truck looks great. The roof rack really...er um...tops it off. heehee

And can you say jealous? That off-roading area is great! Wow, nice find.