x pipe install
08-22-2008, 06:41 PM
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x pipe install
ok, my friend asked me to put on an x pipe that he just ordered on his 08 gt, ive never put one on the 05-08's, does he need a tune? i clearly know it will throw a code for the O2's but besides that will it run too lean to a point where it becomes a concern for it being a DD, im not too woried about performance at this point just safe drive-ability, oh and any tips on the install? ive got a full socket set and ramps the gt isn't lowered like cars ive done in the past and as far as ive heard its a pretty easy quick install, he's already got a catback on there if that helps with the question about needing a tune/ running lean and NO mods other than the catback
thanks,
bryan
thanks,
bryan
08-22-2008, 08:53 PM
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If you're getting rid of the cats, then he'll need a tune to turn off the rear o2 sensors. If you're keeping the cats, then you don't need anything.
You'll need some long extensions (12+ inches) and a universal joint to get to the upper manifold bolt on the passenger side. I installed mine without much trouble with just a set of ramps too. It was a little difficult for me to handle removing the stock pipe and lifting the new pipe in place just because it was alot heavier than I expected.
Tell him that chambered mufflers sound like poop with O/R X-pipes.
You'll need some long extensions (12+ inches) and a universal joint to get to the upper manifold bolt on the passenger side. I installed mine without much trouble with just a set of ramps too. It was a little difficult for me to handle removing the stock pipe and lifting the new pipe in place just because it was alot heavier than I expected.
Tell him that chambered mufflers sound like poop with O/R X-pipes.
Last edited by acascianelli; 08-22-2008 at 08:56 PM.
08-23-2008, 12:14 AM
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he has a pypes catback i dont know if they are chambered or not and yes i know i have to get a tune for the O2's lol, ive just heard rumors that when you do a couple bolt ons on these 05-08's that they will run too lean, didn't know if it was true or not
08-24-2008, 09:04 AM
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The factory converters actually flow very well. You're not going to gain a significant amount of power by removing them. I'd say it's a gain of between 5-10hp from removing the cars and switching to an X-pipe.
08-24-2008, 09:25 AM
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I've done a search but nothing has come up with any dyno results,anybody?
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