Headers/Catted Y/Magnaflow...I'm going in.
09-30-2009, 09:43 PM
#41
On The Tree
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galesburg
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ok I took some measurements...
I measured from my stock y-pipe from the bracket that holds it near the tranasmission to the end of the old merge and it was about 21".
I then put my new y-pipe back on and shoved it forward pretty far to where I would not be able to use the band clamps that came with the Y-pipe.. It was roughly 21"...
Next I might slide the band clamps on to where they would clamp and take that measurement... Looks like a hair over 22"
Don
I measured from my stock y-pipe from the bracket that holds it near the tranasmission to the end of the old merge and it was about 21".
I then put my new y-pipe back on and shoved it forward pretty far to where I would not be able to use the band clamps that came with the Y-pipe.. It was roughly 21"...
Next I might slide the band clamps on to where they would clamp and take that measurement... Looks like a hair over 22"
Don
Last edited by donman; 09-30-2009 at 10:02 PM. Reason: last sentence
09-30-2009, 09:43 PM
#42
Don,
I have the entire exhaust in place except for the muffler, which I'm getting ready to take out and try to fit now. At the risk of being optimistic....I think everything is going to line up. I'm sure I just jinxed myself by typing that, but I think I may be in good shape. I will let you know what happens. I am using a catted Y, but it should be about the same. I did not use the band clamps at the collectors in the current configuration, FYI.
Fingers crossed.
I have the entire exhaust in place except for the muffler, which I'm getting ready to take out and try to fit now. At the risk of being optimistic....I think everything is going to line up. I'm sure I just jinxed myself by typing that, but I think I may be in good shape. I will let you know what happens. I am using a catted Y, but it should be about the same. I did not use the band clamps at the collectors in the current configuration, FYI.
Fingers crossed.
10-01-2009, 12:09 AM
#43
It's on!!!!
I'm finally done. Man, it feels good to have that behind me. A few things...
The magnaflow system fits perfectly as-is. I worked my way back from the headers a piece at a time, making sure each one was slid on as far as it would go. I spent a good deal of time adjusting the various pieces of the Y-pipe until I had it about as good as I could get it. I still think I'll go back and readjust the passenger side of the Y again for a little tighter fit against the floorboard. Driver's side is tucked up perfectly and has great ground clearance.
The magnaflow pipes fit well, but it took me a while to get everything right with the muffler. I have the pipes even, but they are angled down a bit too far and look like they are hanging too low by and inch or so at the tips. I'll have to go back tomorrow, loosen all the clamps, and readjust.
The entire exhaust system is solid as a rock. I can grab it and try to shake it, and it doesn't budge a bit. Really impressed.
That's about it. I think I'll probably make another thread with my header installation "lessons learned" and tips to help out future installers.
Don, you have any more luck with yours?
I'm finally done. Man, it feels good to have that behind me. A few things...
The magnaflow system fits perfectly as-is. I worked my way back from the headers a piece at a time, making sure each one was slid on as far as it would go. I spent a good deal of time adjusting the various pieces of the Y-pipe until I had it about as good as I could get it. I still think I'll go back and readjust the passenger side of the Y again for a little tighter fit against the floorboard. Driver's side is tucked up perfectly and has great ground clearance.
The magnaflow pipes fit well, but it took me a while to get everything right with the muffler. I have the pipes even, but they are angled down a bit too far and look like they are hanging too low by and inch or so at the tips. I'll have to go back tomorrow, loosen all the clamps, and readjust.
The entire exhaust system is solid as a rock. I can grab it and try to shake it, and it doesn't budge a bit. Really impressed.
That's about it. I think I'll probably make another thread with my header installation "lessons learned" and tips to help out future installers.
Don, you have any more luck with yours?
10-01-2009, 06:28 AM
#44
On The Tree
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galesburg
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
-Q-
I think I am going to go your route tonight. I will give up the idea of using the band clamps at the collector and that should allow me to get the magnaflow to line up.
How do your tips look? Did you get them to even up?
Thanks
Don
I think I am going to go your route tonight. I will give up the idea of using the band clamps at the collector and that should allow me to get the magnaflow to line up.
How do your tips look? Did you get them to even up?
Thanks
Don
10-01-2009, 10:53 AM
#46
The tips themselves are even and level on each side, but I need to go back under, loosen the three clamps on the muffler, and realign everything so it tucks up toward the bumper a little farther. Shouldn't be too difficult....I hope. Trial and error, I'm sure.
I am a total newb on videos. I could try to take some with my camera, but I'm afraid the sound quality might suck ***.
10-05-2009, 09:45 AM
#51
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: PASADENA,TX.
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Congrat's on install guy's!! I bet their pretty damn quiet!! I have the same set up w/no
cat's & ory! when I first installed it I wasn't that happy cause was too tame for my taste
but after about a year now it has gotten a little louder & I would say perfect! has a good sound w/no rasp! (hard to do w/no cats)
cat's & ory! when I first installed it I wasn't that happy cause was too tame for my taste
but after about a year now it has gotten a little louder & I would say perfect! has a good sound w/no rasp! (hard to do w/no cats)
10-05-2009, 10:03 AM
#52
On The Tree
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galesburg
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Congrat's on install guy's!! I bet their pretty damn quiet!! I have the same set up w/no
cat's & ory! when I first installed it I wasn't that happy cause was too tame for my taste
but after about a year now it has gotten a little louder & I would say perfect! has a good sound w/no rasp! (hard to do w/no cats)
cat's & ory! when I first installed it I wasn't that happy cause was too tame for my taste
but after about a year now it has gotten a little louder & I would say perfect! has a good sound w/no rasp! (hard to do w/no cats)
Mine is not as quiet as I thought it would be. I don't have cat's on mine though.
To me it sounds kinda weird driving around in town, but when you get on it, it sounds awesome.
I am going to try and get some video's up, hopefully I can do that tonight. It gets dark around here early now.
Don
10-05-2009, 04:52 PM
#54
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: south jersey
Posts: 1,110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually,
Mine is not as quiet as I thought it would be. I don't have cat's on mine though.
To me it sounds kinda weird driving around in town, but when you get on it, it sounds awesome.
I am going to try and get some video's up, hopefully I can do that tonight. It gets dark around here early now.
Don
Mine is not as quiet as I thought it would be. I don't have cat's on mine though.
To me it sounds kinda weird driving around in town, but when you get on it, it sounds awesome.
I am going to try and get some video's up, hopefully I can do that tonight. It gets dark around here early now.
Don
10-05-2009, 07:41 PM
#55
On The Tree
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galesburg
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10-05-2009, 07:43 PM
#56
On The Tree
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galesburg
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I did not do catted Y but I believe -Q- did.
don
10-06-2009, 01:14 AM
#57
I did indeed do the Catted Y. Really not difficult at all if you take your time and try different angles with the various pipes to get the best clearance. Let me know if I can help you out at all, and take a look at my "lessons learned" thread for some additional advice.
10-06-2009, 12:10 PM
#58
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: south jersey
Posts: 1,110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
don car sounds great so far cant wait to hear more of it, and Q is ur idle prob quieter than don's since you have the cats i was just wondering because i am going the cat route as well
