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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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Just found out it'll be about two weeks until my y pipe shows up, which sucks cause I really need the car. Would I be able to run two 18 inch bullets off the collectors for a temporary fix? Could I drive like that without killing my o2s? Will they even fit? Thanks in advance!
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Just found out it'll be about two weeks until my y pipe shows up, which sucks cause I really need the car. Would I be able to run two 18 inch bullets off the collectors for a temporary fix? Could I drive like that without killing my o2s? Will they even fit? Thanks in advance!
you can but its pointless, I ran mine open headers for about 100 miles no problems. I wouldnt dog it tho, I was told you might experience valve float.

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I'd wait if i were you.
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Ok thanks. I just really have to get to work tomorrow, and that's my only
Vehicle.
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just run open headers, bullet turn downs wont really dampen anything, just easy up on the throttle.

ur o2's will be fine.
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