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header hits steering shaft

Old 01-11-2008, 08:57 PM
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I've noticed in the ads from places selling the OBX lt's that they show 2 H-pipes. What's the deal?
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Old 01-11-2008, 09:29 PM
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yes thats correct it comes with both h-pipes off road and catted
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Old 01-11-2008, 11:24 PM
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I had less than 1/8 clearance and it cured my problem. It prevents the motor from shifting from side to side under load.

Put new mounts in and your done.
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Old 01-11-2008, 11:28 PM
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if you went slightly higher quality than OBX... then none of you would be having these problems.
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Old 01-12-2008, 02:41 PM
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Sorry to say, but the OBX's aren't the only ones that have clearance issues with the steering shaft.
The 2 H-pipes that come with the OBX include 1 with resonators, not cats & 1 straight thru H. No cats are included.
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Old 01-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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if i were to put the resonator h-pipe on would i lose any power and would that get rid of sum of the raspyness around 3k?
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Old 01-12-2008, 07:40 PM
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I wouldn't imagine you'ld loose any power, it's a straight-thru piece. Can't comment on the 'raspiness' as I've only had the H w/resonators on mine so far. Only time I really notice it on mine is when I shift above 3K,get a little between shifts.
I'll probably try the straight H later when it gets warmer & I can cruise with the windows down again.
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Old 02-25-2011, 08:10 AM
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which motor mounts did you guys use? also, I saw that someone mentioned that they raised the engine. Does that happen in all cases? I have an FAP blower, and would most likely run into issues if I raised the motor...

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