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Apr 9, 2002 | 01:44 PM

BLKWS6

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x pipe and ds loop????

I'm having the Dr. Gas x pipe exhaust put on today like the one from the message of " ultimate exhaust". the only problem looks like is the metco ds loop is in the way? does anybody have this type exhaust system and have a loop? or know of where i can get one to fit? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Apr 9, 2002 | 02:15 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

I cut the loop part off of the driveshaft loop, and welded it on to my torque arm. That was the only way I got it to fit.

Apr 9, 2002 | 02:22 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

is that legal for the race track?

Apr 10, 2002 | 11:53 AM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

I have an X-pipe set-up and tried the JEGS welded loop, but it kept hitting my DS... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> I tried moving it forward, up, you name it and it still hit. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

Apr 10, 2002 | 03:45 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

Well with the xpipe like it is the shaft aint goin' nowhere if it did break! but hopefuly i can get away with it until i figure it out or somebody has a good idea!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

Apr 10, 2002 | 05:54 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by jason99ws6:
is that legal for the race track?<hr /></blockquote>Every race track I've been to hasn't had a problem with it. It's the same principal as the Spohn torque arm with the built in DS loop. If it is welded properly, that loop shouldn't move.

Apr 10, 2002 | 06:45 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

Interesting that you should ask this... I decided to do a Dr. Gas x pipe along with my header install. I also decided that it would probally be a good idea to install a loop first, before the exhaust was in the way. Long story shorter, I have a Metco loop on the car along with 3 inch pipe/x pipe. The x is directly below the loop and ground clearance leaves much to be disired, we're talking maybe 2-3 inches. I've got a little rubber shock grommet between the x and loop to keep them from hitting. Speed bumps are no longer an option and I have bottomed the exhaust out a few times. That being said, as low as it hangs, I'm very surprised that it doesn't bottom out more. It's also pretty loud with the bullets on. I have heard that a neighbor was talking with another about calling the cops, something to think about. My car has only been back together for a week so I don't know if I'll keep the exhaust or not, time will tell, but it does sound good. Real good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Good luck

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Apr 12, 2002 | 10:40 AM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

I just went through this on Wednesday. I have a G2 DS loop and torque arm and there was no way to make it work. Hopefully Dr. Gas will take my x-pipe back. I'm going to have a custom ORP made and put my 4" Mufflex back on.

-Allen

Apr 12, 2002 | 11:02 AM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by jason99ws6:
The shop that put on the exhaust just took off the loop to put in the exhaust. so now th x is in the way unless i can figure a way to bend it to make it fit or something... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> but on the bright side, i LOVE the way it sounds...especially without the cats! those bullets in there made the tone very very deep. its not obnoxious loud like i was expecting. when you get on it it gets there but still sounds good.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Why can't you just take the loop part (only the circle) and weld that on to your torque arm?? Doesn't seem too hard IMO

Apr 12, 2002 | 09:59 PM

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Re: x pipe and ds loop????

Exactly what Verbs described is what a friend has done to his Random Tech TQ arm. He just welded a loop to it. The loop fits perfectly. Excellent idea Verbs

Apr 15, 2002 | 06:15 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Postal:
Excellent idea Verbs<hr /></blockquote>Glad to be of service <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />