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Thanks guys. Excellent questions here. I am replacing the fender metal this weekend. I did cut out a hole in it and missed the hole, got pissed and cut the damn thing out... LOL

The material removed will be replaced but I have no structural worries.

Everet, the tube was bent at the local exhaust shop. It's not mandral but I'm not too worries about the krinkle. The tube is 2 1/4 ID

Thanks for the props guys


With 2.25 tubing, you'll be fine! The only time you'll run into problems is at the 5000+ RPM zone. But with a 4x4 rig, that's real rare...

Word to the wise, make sure your ignition coils and wires leading to them are VERY well greased. I had a cracked coil (not even visable) and the thing ran on 2 cylinders for the whole way home...

"Does this part need to be in there?"

1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come.