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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Default This is a stock pipe, right?

Why isn't it round? It seems like it would flow better if it were round. The pipe that comes from the block is round then it turns into this shape.

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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It's stock, it's designed like that for clearance purposes.
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Originally Posted by AwsmGy
It's stock, it's designed like that for clearance purposes.
That's what I figured. The shop guys just pointed the pipe out to me, though.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Is this on the 98? Was wondering because of the cat placement.
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FYI, the oval pipe after the driverside cat isn't the restriction, it the double wall pipe between the passengerside manifold and the catalytic converter that's the biggest restriction.
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What is the diameter of the stock pipe
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bayer-z28
Is this on the 98? Was wondering because of the cat placement.
Yeah, it's a '98.
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
FYI, the oval pipe after the driverside cat isn't the restriction, it the double wall pipe between the passengerside manifold and the catalytic converter that's the biggest restriction.
THAT.

you have 2000+ post and you cant tell if this is a stock pipe ? its mainly for clearance. hence look at any 3" y pipe and see how it hangs under car. even if its tucked up nicely you can still see some of the pipe which is annoying and they should have made a place for the exhaust..
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Originally Posted by omarrakeen
THAT.

you have 2000+ post and you cant tell if this is a stock pipe ? its mainly for clearance. hence look at any 3" y pipe and see how it hangs under car. even if its tucked up nicely you can still see some of the pipe which is annoying and they should have made a place for the exhaust..


Not a y pipe, but it is 3"
Attached Thumbnails This is a stock pipe, right?-dscn1471.jpg  
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I don't think exhaust routing on the F-body's was even much of a consideration when the car was designed, probably and afterthought.
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Originally Posted by KevinR


Not a y pipe, but it is 3"

is that suppose to mean its hanging low example ? mine is a lil bit higher but again it can be easily seen. one of the most stupid thing about F-bodys
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by omarrakeen
is that suppose to mean its hanging low example ? mine is a lil bit higher but again it can be easily seen. one of the most stupid thing about F-bodys
Nah. Mine isn't too bad. But I REALLY have to take it easy over speed bumps.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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same here..if its going to hit then its the Y merge.
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