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Quality -- a simple word with not-so-simple implications. After sending that $800 monthly payment in the mail every month for our luxury SUVs, we don't want to add cheap parts to it when improving the ride, handling, and performance of our daily drivers. When it came time to install an exhaust system on one of our '03 Hummer H2s, we called upon one company where quality is a given -- B&B Exhaust. Quality was evident as soon as we opened the box. Manufactured from T304 stainless steel, the entire system was polished to a shine ending with two 4-inch double-wall tips. This kit is a true dual exhaust with 2-1/2-inch piping from front to back. After 30 minutes, we fired up the H2 to a noticeable grumble that sounded as though the 6.0L actually had some gutsy performance. We traveled to Westminster, California, to CTL Motorsports for the photoshoot, and the crew had us out of there in less than 45 minutes. Trust us, when we say these guys know Hummer H2s, and tell them we sent you. Follow along as we take you through the simple install of this quality system.

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    Our H2 had the dual pipes cut off with two polished tips exiting the rear. Whereas this made it look better, it did nothing for sound or performance improvement with the restrictive stock muffler.
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    Our H2 had the dual pipes cut off with two polished tips exiting the rear. Whereas this ma
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    Sawzall in hand, the guys at CTL began the install by cutting the factory exhaust pipes and muffler.
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    Sawzall in hand, the guys at CTL began the install by cutting the factory exhaust pipes an
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    On the front side, the factory sleeved side bolt was loosened.
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    The flanged end was then removed from the factory muffler.
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    After using a prybar to loosen the mount from the exhaust hanger, Manny had direct access to the old pipes.
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    After using a prybar to loosen the mount from the exhaust hanger, Manny had direct access
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    One simple yank and the factory pipes were removed.
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    After the pipes were removed, the stock restrictive muffler was also removed.
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    With the new B&B Exhaust system in place, the non-flanged side was slipped into place and tightened, and then the flange bolts were threaded through -- but not tightened -- to allow system flexibility on the far end.
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    With the new B&B Exhaust system in place, the non-flanged side was slipped into place and
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    B&B included each piece of hardware needed for a professional installation.
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    To help hold the exit pipes in place, the rear section was mounted to the exhaust hanger.
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    It was now time to tighten the rear pipes.
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    B&B made sure the system was leak-proof with positive sealing flanges that mount flush.
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    Ready to rumble, the new kit looked great fully polished under the Hummer.
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    Two large tips provide the exit for the nice exhaust note and are double-walled to ensure long life. At $850, the kit is not inexpensive, but we know we won't have to worry about it for as long as we own the H2 with a factory-written lifetime warranty.
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    Two large tips provide the exit for the nice exhaust note and are double-walled to ensure
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