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Hi, I have a 1988 Dodge B250 Hightop conversion van. This van has a queen bed, solar panel, lithium battery and a lot of camping gear. Last year, discount tire sold me new tires and put 235/75r15 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s 109T XL Load tires on my van. Upon reading today, I realize that these are...

So it was too much cost to install the mufflers as the pipes had to be modified quite a bit. I had the tips installed and just gave the guy the muffler for the tips as I would only get about 30 dollars back on the magnaflow as it is. I currently have 24" glass packs and it's not loud and doesn't...

Originally Posted by DuckRyder IME Flowmasters drone, even the "delta flow". I prefer DynoMax (which is a division of Walker). Flowmasters advice is sound. Muffler shop advice is the cheap and easy way out. Are the existing pipes in decent shape. Yea, the pipes are decent. So I sort of went a...

one of my old exhaust guys who is out of state got back to me. He states that he would take the duals off. He said he would take the 2.25 piping off. He says the van is naturally aspirated and recommends this setup. 2" piping from the manifolds to a smooth transition y pipe, 2.25 single pipe to...

Originally Posted by Oildudeny You're probably losing power with dual exhaust on that engine. Run all 2.5" pipe and a raptor turbo style muffler and call it a day. Flowmaster told me to run 2.25 off the manifolds into their Y pipe that will then be a 3" pipe to a single 3" inlet and dual 2.5...

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog I like the Dynomax mufflers which ones, the dynomax ultra weld I am not sure if it will be too quiet. I had the race bullets on my F150 and liked them.

Originally Posted by Linctex Originally Posted by petes67bird They told me to just find mufflers I like and they add those and add tips. They told me to keep my duals without the crossover and it will be fine. I have called at least 8 different custom shops. They all said the same thing. This...

Originally Posted by meep 1988? I'd let the local exhaust shop weld something up and ask them what they like for mufflers. otherwise you're looking at $$ for boutique systems. They told me to just find mufflers I like and they add those and add tips. They told me to keep my duals without the...

Originally Posted by RoadDukie Be sure to install a cross pipe between the two pipes. It makes for a much more pleasant tone and reduces sound volume too. Without it, it'll sound like two four-bangers. funny you say that, I have called about 8 different custom exhaust shops and each has told me...

Hi, Just bought a 1988 Dodge B250 Conversion Van. It currently has exhaust manifolds, with dual 2.25 pipes going into what look like either glasspacks or smaller type mufflers. They then exit behind each rear tire. So it is a dual exhaust, no cats, just two mufflers. I want to replace the...

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog Get the KYB Gas-A-Just for now, then get the Bilstein in a few years when you can afford them Sounds good. Any thought on the monroe gas magnum vs the kyb gas a just. They are basically the same costwise. I have read the KYB are a bit stiffer while the...

Originally Posted by spasm3 Kyb front https://www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5403-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C3ZDP2 Rear https://www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5418-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C3ZDO8 I was looking at the blistein 4600, which ones for my front and rear. They have a few listed and I have no idea...

Originally Posted by 379KITTY As you already know, Bilsteins are hard to beat, especially for OEM stuff. I have had WAY better experiences with Gabriel Ultra gas charged than any Monroe ever. JMO. Yea, I will upgrade to those a few years down the line. I have more pressing matters to repair...

I am probably gonna decide between kyb and monroe

Hi, I have my van at the mechanic. It's gonna be there a while and the guy called to tell me I need shocks too. He suggested Monroe Gas Magnum shocks. I know blistein are highly recommended, but I just rebuilt the entire front end, and don't have the cash. What are the best shocks around 50...

OK, I am just gonna stick with the Valvoline max life 10w30 and call it a day. Should be good enough and I am sure I will have tougher decisions coming up soon.

Originally Posted by dave1251 Originally Posted by SilverFusion2010 Keep in mind that 10w-30 in ‘88 was non resource conserving. M1 HM 10w-30 is a thick 10w-30 and so are most 10w-30 HDEO. I'd run some variety of 10w-40 or the M1 mentioned above It really does not matter because of the...

Originally Posted by demarpaint That van is clean. Any of the brand name 5W30 oils in dino or synthetic should be fine. If it has any leaks I'd opt for a HM 5W30. Why 5w30 instead of the recommended 10w30? Any benefits etc?

Originally Posted by dave1251 This sir is a nice van. Thank you. It's a keeper. Yea, I am so lucky I found it. I looked for a good half year daily and looked at around 20 vans. I was being picky because I wanted something I can keep for a long long time. This is why I came here to ensure I use...

Found it. Here are some pictures. The only interior update I plan on doing is replacing speakers, the head unit for Bluetooth, and replacing some bulbs with led. I plan on keeping the tube TV as I think it's just awesome. I can always have a flat-screen I plug im while camping as I will have an...