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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Tried the search and i am sure it has been asked a million times but what Y pipe will match up with the qtp headers...are there any besides going with a custom setup... which is what i might be leaning towards...thanks
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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i say do the custom setup anyways. it will tuck so much better.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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who was gotten a custom setup y pipe or true duels in the south chicago area...list prices and locations thanks...doesn't have to be a speed shop...
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Last time I looked, QTP's Y-pipe was one of the better designed Y-pipes incorporating a true merge. I understand going custom if you are going to a 3.5" I-Pipe, but why do you want to put someone else's Y pipe on?
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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I've got the Mufflex Y pipe and its just like the QTP Y pipe. There isn't a difference between the 2. It's designed better than other Ys but it doesn't fit too well without a lot of work. I'm going to ditch mine and have a custom one made soon
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 02:19 AM
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ditch catback, get tru duals!!!
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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True duals aren't for everyone.
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If you are looking at going custom, I'd talk to Speed Inc. in Schaumburg (although they usually have a wait list). Their exhaust guy fabbed up my duals, and did a GREAT job. Tucks nice, mandrel bent, Tig welded. I'm sure they would do a high quality job on a y-pipe too. If you click on my sig pic, you'll see the pics of what they did.
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Dont really wanna do true duals becuase of all the drone and loudness all the time...i would like to hear my radio more than just at stop lights, plus with a cutout i get full control over that...the only plus in my eyes would be losing weight...i mean wouldn't a custom y be around the same price and less of a hassle to fit up over the qtp y pipe...that is why i am leaning towards custom unless i am proven differently...any input is appreciated
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Dont really wanna do true duals becuase of all the drone and loudness all the time...i would like to hear my radio more than just at stop lights, plus with a cutout i get full control over that...the only plus in my eyes would be losing weight...i mean wouldn't a custom y be around the same price and less of a hassle to fit up over the qtp y pipe...that is why i am leaning towards custom unless i am proven differently...any input is appreciated
Okay...question:

Why are you so against using the QTP y-pipe? Did the dudes at QTP get your sister pregnant or something? You don't have a compelling reason to NOT use their piece.

But either way, I gave you my advice. Speed Inc. could easily fab you up a custom y-pipe as I stated above. If you want to see the quality of their work, you can see what they fabbed up for me. A y-pipe would be way easier than what they did on mine.

As for thinking duals are loud...you are sadly mistaken there too. If you were closer, I'd take you for a ride to prove to you just how streetable and nice my system is, even with the bullet mufflers.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Okay...question:

Why are you so against using the QTP y-pipe?
I know you aren't asking me but here is my reason

It just doesn't tuck up very well. I think they could do a better job with the Y if they made it in less pieces. There are too many pieces to adjust to make it fit. After getting mine in and installing it I see a few ways they could improve.

As for duals being too loud it's all about the muffler you pick.
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heard the fitment isn't that nice and not sure if it will work with an aftermarket torque arm...dont wanna get the qtp y and then have it fit like crap and then have to modify it when i get my torque arm...trying not to have to do things twice...

is that a better arguement....

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Okay...question:

Why are you so against using the QTP y-pipe? Did the dudes at QTP get your sister pregnant or something? You don't have a compelling reason to NOT use their piece.

But either way, I gave you my advice. Speed Inc. could easily fab you up a custom y-pipe as I stated above. If you want to see the quality of their work, you can see what they fabbed up for me. A y-pipe would be way easier than what they did on mine.

As for thinking duals are loud...you are sadly mistaken there too. If you were closer, I'd take you for a ride to prove to you just how streetable and nice my system is, even with the bullet mufflers.
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