Installing off road x pipe on my 02 GT
06-08-2012, 03:13 PM
#12
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Yeah that might be a good idea, does anybody know a good product to use for that?
06-10-2012, 10:11 AM
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+1 on the one piece X-H pipe design. Just as easy to install and less headache when it comes to possible leaks. Nothing worse than a leaking exhaust robbing power and sounding like crap. Been there, done that.
Also, STAY AWAY from the Pypes brand mid-pipe. Like a bunch of monkeys bent the tubing. Nothing lined up and leaked like HELL. Waste of 200 bucks.
I went with the Magnaflow Tru-X after the failed Pypes attempt. Stainless steel baby. Its pretty pricey, but should never rust. Paired with my Borla Stingers (also stainless), I got an exhaust set up that will last a long, long time and sounds amazing. Will wake the freaking dead, if I want it too.
Lastly, before you hose the exhaust manifold studs down with penetrating oil, get a small wire brush and clean any scale rust off the threads. Lube will do no good unless the threads are free of rust. Trust me. Do that, they will twist off with your fingers.
Also, STAY AWAY from the Pypes brand mid-pipe. Like a bunch of monkeys bent the tubing. Nothing lined up and leaked like HELL. Waste of 200 bucks.
I went with the Magnaflow Tru-X after the failed Pypes attempt. Stainless steel baby. Its pretty pricey, but should never rust. Paired with my Borla Stingers (also stainless), I got an exhaust set up that will last a long, long time and sounds amazing. Will wake the freaking dead, if I want it too.
Lastly, before you hose the exhaust manifold studs down with penetrating oil, get a small wire brush and clean any scale rust off the threads. Lube will do no good unless the threads are free of rust. Trust me. Do that, they will twist off with your fingers.
06-10-2012, 10:55 AM
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I heard good and bad with Pypes x pipes, but when a used 2 piece came up for sale for 80 bucks I bought it and haven't had one problem with fit. Only problem was the 70 dollars I wasted on MIL Eliminators.
06-10-2012, 04:47 PM
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Alright guys ordered the upr pipe and some mil eliminators, should be here by friday. All I need to do now is get some greaser for the bolts, figured I could grab that from a local store though, any good brands to get?
06-10-2012, 07:12 PM
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PB blaster or liquid wrench is the best way to go.
06-13-2012, 11:41 AM
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