I really wanted dual exhaust on my 2.4 sxt. I had some free time on my hands so i decided to try it my self. So this is what i did.

1. I removed the HUGE suitcase looking thing from the rear.
2. I cut out a second exhaust hole using the cut out pattern already on the underside of the bumper. I also cut the factory one to match it up.
3. Using door trim ( the kind with a glue bead in it ) i fit it right around the edge to clean the cuts up.
4. Bought a Thrush Welded Muffler ( part #17652 ) from summit racing
5. 4- 90 degree angle pipes (2 1/4 ) and U bolts
6. 2- stainless exhaust tips
7. 2 hangers that use U bolts


put it all together did my adjustments and this is what i got. Now i painted it because i thought it looked better so thats why its black. Also i hate U bolts so i'm going to have everything welded as soon as i have a chance.

total cost was around $100 and it sounds and looks much better than stock

came out sweet :smileup::smileup::smileup: .... how does it sound. video of sound if possible....

Looks great!! I love those rolled tips!

very sweet wish i had the skills and knowledge to stuff like that

LOOKS AWESOME !!!!!!!! GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smileup::smileup:: smileup:

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Thanks everyone! I just put a video on youtube for you guys. I took the video when i was done with the install. It was dark out and my girlfriend was nice enough to hold the camera for me. Like i said the video sucks but the sound is all that counts. I was impressed with the sound that came out of a $30 Thrush muffler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW4jECF65XE

Sounds great !!!! Thank your GF for us for holding the camera !!!!!:smileup::smileup::smileup:

so thats not even the stock muffler ?

Nope, i replaced the big muffler in the rear with a Thrush Welded muffler like this one

sounds good great job.... was location a promblem? When i get my muffler i want to see its possible to hang it further back . run pipe then muffler at the end...

Looks and sounds good. Great job.:smileup:

im impreesed and a clear write up step by step. im looking to do the same but just letting the warranty run out first before any mods(oct). il be keeping this one in mind. i like the use of a non stock rear silencer addapted to your own requirements. like you im not a u clamp lover. vw do nice sleeve clamps they look so much nicer ,got them on my old Triumph exhaust.top marks on your exhaust or should i say muffler.

Nope, i replaced the big muffler in the rear with a Thrush Welded muffler like this one


Ahhhh I see thanks for the info I didnt see in your info but where u from ?

The installation looks great. Nice job!

looks/sounds awesome man. Just bought the 2.4l 09 sxt and my bro has the 08 r/t. I definitely want the duals but don't have the skills to do it on my own. Any ideas how much the dealer would charge putting the r/t exhaust on? I figure this would be the cheapest way while avoiding the ricey sound some of those aftermarket exhausts give.

When you put the new muffler and dual exhaust on, did you notice any increase in performance or acceleration? I plan on getting a new muffler and dual exhaust really soon, and i'm hoping it increases my acceleration because i cant seem to find anything to do that...

Excellent job on the exhaust. They should make dual exhaust standard on all R/T's regardless of 3.5L or 2.4L.

id like to do something very similar. please pm me with answers. was there any welding? where did u hang everything? i plan on going with two mufflers. please please please pm me

id like to do something very similar. please pm me with answers. was there any welding? where did u hang everything? i plan on going with two mufflers. please please please pm me

There are a few that have done similar.

http://www.avengerforumz.com/showthread.php?t=44251&highlight=dual+exhaust