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03-29-2006, 09:52 AM
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There's a couple of kits most dump before the axle, so if you want a full setup custom is the only way. Check out the sponsors such as TSP ----->
But why do you want duals? They are not needed and in most cases will not outperform a well sorted Y setup. Don't get carried away with all the hype about duals.
They do sound good (but so do Y pipes IMO), but locating them can be a pain espcially if you plan on a body mounted torque arm. Best bet is read the stickies and do some research before commiting to anyone route.
shoot me a PM (or post it up) if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
But why do you want duals? They are not needed and in most cases will not outperform a well sorted Y setup. Don't get carried away with all the hype about duals.
They do sound good (but so do Y pipes IMO), but locating them can be a pain espcially if you plan on a body mounted torque arm. Best bet is read the stickies and do some research before commiting to anyone route.
shoot me a PM (or post it up) if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
03-29-2006, 01:16 PM
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Unless Texas Speed now offers the option of shipping their kits welded to a jig for your car, I wouldn't go that route. Sure they are adjustable and can be made to tuck up well, but there are better, cheaper ways of going about it.
If you don't have a shop near you that has a mandrel bender or stocks mandrel bends, order the Jegs or Summit universal X pipe kit. It is configured much like the TSP setup, and all you need to buy is mufflers and band clamps for the header collectors. Depending on the header, it will need to be tweaked some to fit perfectly. My friend spent ~$200 for Jeg's 3" kit, took it to a muffler shop here in town with mandrel bends, and they only charged him $150 to tweak it to his car on the lift and weld it all up as 1 piece. He has a 94 T/A with Pacesetter LT's. If you ever had to remove the exhaust, it can be done and reinstalled in probably 30 minutes.
Lane sold his shop and I'm not sure if he's still building true duals on the side anymore. If I were buying true duals at this time, I would get go the route mentioned above.
Jason
If you don't have a shop near you that has a mandrel bender or stocks mandrel bends, order the Jegs or Summit universal X pipe kit. It is configured much like the TSP setup, and all you need to buy is mufflers and band clamps for the header collectors. Depending on the header, it will need to be tweaked some to fit perfectly. My friend spent ~$200 for Jeg's 3" kit, took it to a muffler shop here in town with mandrel bends, and they only charged him $150 to tweak it to his car on the lift and weld it all up as 1 piece. He has a 94 T/A with Pacesetter LT's. If you ever had to remove the exhaust, it can be done and reinstalled in probably 30 minutes.
Lane sold his shop and I'm not sure if he's still building true duals on the side anymore. If I were buying true duals at this time, I would get go the route mentioned above.
Jason
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03-30-2006, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mrr23
who's does??? if you are refering to the BMR TRAK PAK. or the spohn one that mounts where the original tunnel brace mounts?
Many people make them, BMR, Spohn, UMI and others. Personally I like the UMI one the best.
A well setup body mounted torque arm will have more positive affect on ET's than running duals will over a Y pipe.
and as you can see from the pick, fitting an X pipe dual system would be problematic, it's possible but it would need to be custom made to clear the torque arm.
All my advice is:
"Plan ahead"
As mods now will affect future mods and it's pointless spending money re-doing the same mod over and over again.
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
There's a couple of kits most dump before the axle, so if you want a full setup custom is the only way. Check out the sponsors such as TSP ----->
But why do you want duals? They are not needed and in most cases will not outperform a well sorted Y setup. Don't get carried away with all the hype about duals.
They do sound good (but so do Y pipes IMO), but locating them can be a pain espcially if you plan on a body mounted torque arm. Best bet is read the stickies and do some research before commiting to anyone route.
shoot me a PM (or post it up) if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
But why do you want duals? They are not needed and in most cases will not outperform a well sorted Y setup. Don't get carried away with all the hype about duals.
They do sound good (but so do Y pipes IMO), but locating them can be a pain espcially if you plan on a body mounted torque arm. Best bet is read the stickies and do some research before commiting to anyone route.
shoot me a PM (or post it up) if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
03-31-2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
A well setup body mounted torque arm will have more positive affect on ET's than running duals will over a Y pipe.
Originally Posted by 1936FordPU
Your ignorant...A y-pipe cant make the power in the curve that duals with an X or H will make.
03-31-2006, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1936FordPU
Your ignorant...A y-pipe cant make the power in the curve that duals with an X or H will make.
as in " you are ".... 
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Originally Posted by Marc '99T/A
How safe is it to run these? I've had someone (a sponsor who knows his stuff) tell me that they could rip out the bolts from the floorpan, as the floorpan is thin and not meant to take that stress. I changed my mind and decided to cancel my order for one when I heard that.
BTW, in this case, the word should be "you're" (a contraction for you and are), not "your" (posessive). Just thought I'd point that out if we're going to start calling people ignorant.
BTW, in this case, the word should be "you're" (a contraction for you and are), not "your" (posessive). Just thought I'd point that out if we're going to start calling people ignorant.