Stainless Works True Duals System Coming!!

[StainlessGuy]

True Dual Fanatics,

OK... We have recieved so many requests to do a Trailblazer SS true-dual system that we just can't avoid it anymore. :D I've really been pulling here for your true dual requests and it has paid off because we've found a test truck and prototyping for a true-duals system will begin next week!!!! This system will be available for both AWD and RWD Trailblazer SS trucks with dual 4'' rolled tips or optional y tips for an additional charge. The system will be construted entirely of mandrel bent 304 stainless steel with dual straight through turbo mufflers or dual straight through chambered mufflers like our SSR true duals kit. It will most likely be 2 1/2" or 3" and we expect it to be more expensive than our existing y-pipe kit due to added tubing, two mufflers, dual tips etc.

For Example...
Our SSR true duals kit lists for $1199.00 as compared to $765.45 for the y-pipe system (headers not included). This reflects the added costs that I mentioned above. At Stainless Works we strive to offer a superior long lasting performance exhaust system at the most reasonable price possible to our customers.

Your Opinion Matters !!! Participate in our Survey
Answer the folling questions by responding in this thread with your preferences...

-How many definate buyers do we have for either catback duals or header back duals once a full production kit is available? (specify catback or headerback so we can get a count)
-How many people would like to see an x-pipe in this system?
-How many people will connect their true duals to our headers?
-How many people want a true duals cat back only?
-Any other preferences?

Pictures of Our SSR System True Duals System
Just to give you an idea of what the TBSS system might look like. We are the only company offering a true dual setup for the SSR.... (and TBSS... in the near future)


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Let us know guys, because we want to build a system that you will all want!

Regards,
Rick Conway:thumbsup:
Stainless Works Sales/Tech.

[VTODD]

great news! thanks for the effort.

a couple things i would like to see.

definatly a x-pipe or h-pipe(h-pipe sounds better)!!! iam not gonna fork out a considerable amount of money just for sound. now i may for sound and a little performance!

i have already ordered your headers with no cats, so yes, i would bolt this up to your headers.

i would like to see an option for a much more mellow sound. ever more mellow than your turbo version (maybe an exhaust note comparable to magnaflow-volume wise) after all, this is still a SUV at the end of the day. its gonna be tough to maintain a mellow tone though while seeking performance.

also, would there be somewhat of a template or something to that effect to help with cutting out the 2nd exhaust section? how would you go about helping to do the bodywork, if at all?

thanks again!

todd

[bbradyc5]

:iagree: I too am about to order your headers w/no cats and would definitely plan on bolting this system up to the headers. I also agree that your best way to market this is with nice agressive sounding mufflers, but not too loud (only when under heavy acceleration). Just as you offer on your current cat-back kit, you can offer the "LOUD" option mufflers if people want to be heard from down the block:) . I think most would like to have an X or H pipe to smooth out the crackle & popping that you get with out some sort of crossover pipe.

Once you have a kit fab'd up, I'd be more than willing to be the test mule for Chris to work his dyno magic on. I live down the road from VMS so I could be flexible to his nightmarish schedule.

...template for bumper cutout is a must!

Ben

[Pathy01]

I am definitely interested in header back duals. I was looking to purchase your headers/cats/y-pipe/single cat back. Looks like you can get a few more bucks out of me if this true dual system comes to fruition. I'd like to see it with an x-pipe included.

[Red SS]

If you guys make a true duals setup, I'd like it to connect to your headers and run all the way back, that would be amazing

[Darkside]

:iagree: Once you have a kit fab'd up, I'd be more than willing to be the test mule for Chris to work his dyno magic on. I live down the road from VMS so I could be flexible to his nightmarish schedule.
Ben

My truck will be the test dummy. Going for the headers,true duals, no cats, x-pipe, with custom exit.:drool: Once the exhaust is done, the truck is going in to get a Yank 3600 put in. It will then go to Chris for tune, and hopefully he'll be caught up with the CAI's by then. I'm going to attempt to coordinate with Chris to have the tune done on a dyno. Hopefully it will all come together.

[terdrocket]

Looks great.

I was going to ask if you could make them aluminized to save $$ vs. the cost of stainless, but I guess that would go against you company name:).

ps- I know stainless is a much better product.

[rkhamon]

I would buy the true duals with cats, x-pipe and headers. My local body shop said they would make a template from the right side for the left, then cut out the insides of the right side so both would be identical.

[Jonnyss]

Count me in too! Full system with headers and cats, with X-pipe. If someone could come up with a replacement rear bumper insert with 2 factory looking cutouts, I would be interested in this as well. Your post comes at a perfect time as I was just getting ready to order your full system!

[WBH SS]

Rick,

Thanks for your effort in pulling for our requests. What I would like to see is a true dual cat-back system that could be connected/adapted to your headers at a later date, so we wouldn't have the big financial hit at one time. Oh, and an X-pipe is a must! The H pipe on a stock C5 Corvette with any cat-back system sounds like a motorboat! :yes: :yes:

[Gnfanatic]

Rick , whats the weight gain form your single to your dual??
I suppose your single is lighter then the stock ss single?
thanks
Ralph

[WetDoG]

You can count me in for cat back true duals! I'm excited already!!! :D

Troy

[JCattSS]

I would be down for a y pipe back dual system. Not ready to say bye bye to my warranty, yet.

[WBH SS]

Rick, one more question - Are you planning on leaving the spare in the stock location? I got so excited I forgot to ask!! :D

[WetDoG]

The spare remaining in it's stock location would be a MUST for me. I know it's been done on other TBSS's.

Troy

[TrailblazerSS]

The cut out on the left side has to be done right. Will the kit include the rear fascia piece done right? Meaning it needs to have the same bevel around the opening to look as factory as possible.

I also want to see as quiet a set up as possible. Want to keep it a sleeper.

P.S. hope my LT's are back from the coater soon. Need to get them on!

[bbradyc5]

P.S. hope my LT's are back from the coater soon. Need to get them on!

curious.... are you getting them ceramachromed, jet hotted, whatever? If so, what are they charging you?

[SilverSled]

Well I ordered mine about two weeks ago the single unit. They never mentioed a dual setup wish the did I would have waited oh well

[whyte06ss]

Well I ordered mine about two weeks ago the single unit. They never mentioed a dual setup wish the did I would have waited oh well

Cat back??? if you dont want it and want to go with the dual than i might buy it off you

[cmadams4]

I might also have a single cat back to sell... we'll see how the duals turn out.

[1BADSS]

I might also have a single cat back to sell... we'll see how the duals turn out.

You let me know first focker..Since you're in Canada

[whyte06ss]

You let me know first focker..Since you're in Canada

fine with me

[1BADSS]

fine with me

You have dibs on SilverSleds.lol

[cmadams4]

You let me know first focker..Since you're in Canada

Yeah, if I go for the duals you have first dibs.

[1BADSS]

Yeah, if I go for the duals you have first dibs.
Cool. Tell me you didn't weld yours on?:cool:

[cmadams4]

Cool. Tell me you didn't weld yours on?:cool:


No, I don't even have it yet. Should be here early next week... I'm told.

[1BADSS]

No, I don't even have it yet. Should be here early next week... I'm told.

Ship it right here then.lol I'll pay your total cost.

[StainlessGuy]

I can't be sure of the weight gain from our true duals system as of yet. I can tell you that the factory muffler is like a lead brick and that our Y-pipe full system with headers is a lot lighter than factory equipment. I imagine that the weight of an extra tube and muffler will be close to the stock system's weight... don't quote me on it though. I'll get more accurate figures once the prototyping is complete.

We offer ceramic coatings on our headers per your request and the cost is an additional $250. We have the process done by either North Coast Coatings or Central Conneticut Coatings depending on who has the shorter lead time. We have had excellent longevity and overall quality from both coaters. The headers are coated inside and out and we find that these coatings tend to last and perform as well as if not better than a "jet hot" coating. The warranty on the coating is 1 year.

[Gnfanatic]

thanks for the reply! cant wait to se pics and more info

[StainlessGuy]

We have come to a few final decisions with our true duals setup for the Trailblazer SS. Here are a few features that you will see.

- Complete 304 SS construction... everything (obviously :duh: )
- The system will bolt up to our Stainless Works headers
- It will have an X-pipe
- Dual Turbo (straight through, or chambered) mufflers
- This system will allow for the spare tire and tow hitch to be retained
- Dual Polished S/S 4" Slash-cut, rolled edge tips
- :woot: We will also in include a 20 ga stainless steel template for assisting with cutting the rear bumper. (I know this was a major concern.)

Also... we have our prototype Trailblazer SS in the shop as we speak! Although this truck will be used for the creation of the true duals setup that everone will eventually recieve, the finished product on this specific truck will be slightly different than our aftermarket production system. We have been instructed on this TBSS to remove both the rear tire and the tow hitch to constuct a special "one-off" center exit exhaust system. This setup is gonna be pretty sweet in my opinion. I'll post pictures as soon as the system is done.

Regards,
Rick Conway :thumbsup:
Stainless Works Sales/Tech.

[Gnfanatic]

Rick, sounds awesome but why a SS template??? once we draw the line and cut bumper , template is thrown out. so why not paper. Or am i reading this wrong??

[VTODD]

Rick, sounds awesome but why a SS template??? once we draw the line and cut bumper , template is thrown out. so why not paper. Or am i reading this wrong??


probably scrap :)

[StainlessGuy]

By using light gauge S/S we can save the template in our computer and laser cut them with pin point accuracy as needed. Also... they will provide a rigid cutting edge if you take that route.

Rick

P.S. Besides the above reasoning we just so happen to have lots of "extra" :D 20 and 22 gauge lying around as well... so we thought :undecided why not S/S for a template?

RC

[LMMJ]

MODS please delete. I had multiple windows open and replied to the wrong post.
Thanks

[KCinAZ]

I don't own a TBSS (yet), I test drove my first one today. I have to say the thing that bugged me the most was the single exit exhaust. I think Im going to pull the trigger on the truck, and this would definately be my first mod.

I really like that youre RTech cats, I've used them in the past and the quality is excellent.

Oh, and I have no problem hauling the spare in the back and was planning on dumping the hitch immediately anyway.