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Aug 25, 2005 | 12:26 PM

DarknessArises

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Finishing Exhaust

iv finally decided to go with Pacesetter long tube headers, Summit X pipe kit and 2 round Borla XR1's do i need to order anything else or thats it? sorry to ask but this is the first exhaust im actually custom building i want to be sure

Aug 25, 2005 | 01:54 PM

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Hangers? This gunna be a true dual setup dumped before the axle?

Aug 25, 2005 | 03:10 PM

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You might want to consider buying 2 3" flanges to place between your headers and your exhaust. Just incase you ever need to drop it to work on it. That setup sounds almost identical to the one i will be running. Just a thought.

Aug 25, 2005 | 03:15 PM

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I would buy a pair of preformed bandclamps if I were you to secure the exhaust to the headers. Get a muffler shop to expand the front of your exhaust pipes so they will slip over the headers and use the bandclamps to secure them. This will be the easisest and quickest way to dropp the system.

Aug 25, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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yes it will be dumped before the axel

Aug 25, 2005 | 04:30 PM

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hmmm ok so a pair of nice band clamps, how about 02 sensors...i was thinking about vette ones i hear there recommended no trouble codes but which sponsor sells them

Aug 25, 2005 | 05:54 PM

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Who sells these bandclamps?

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Aug 26, 2005 | 02:49 PM

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summit and jegs both sell preformed bandclamps

if i post a link to summit or jegs one of the moderators will delete it so you will have to look for yourself