Finally pulling the trigger on parts!
05-06-2013, 08:25 AM
#182
Thanks, Martin. That's what I figured.
I know LG uses the Burns merge on their Y-Pipes, and it's really expensive ~$350, but with something like that, most Y-pipe setups would equal true duals if it were dual 3" into a single 4" merge.
I know LG uses the Burns merge on their Y-Pipes, and it's really expensive ~$350, but with something like that, most Y-pipe setups would equal true duals if it were dual 3" into a single 4" merge.
05-06-2013, 12:12 PM
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05-06-2013, 12:20 PM
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My wife has been "tollerant" of my hobby thus far. Time will tell how long she lives with it!
Jake's wife might be tempted to stab him in his sleep as his current pace though lol.
05-06-2013, 07:09 PM
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the Bassani setup only has one pipe the goes under the rearend and the other goes over. if i find a used one at a good price i might pick the up and have my Fab guy cut that under pipe and make it go over. he wouldnt charge me much, just for the pipe witch isnt much. but other wise im sticking with the setup i have.
Congrats on the Kooks TD purchase. I went back and forth on the "Y vs. TDs" decision and ultimately decided on TDs as well. I didn't get them so much for flow but for the sound. Besides, when you add up the cost of a good Y merge setup, electric cutout, and a good catback you have almost paid for a TD system.
05-06-2013, 07:13 PM
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Yea. Mybad I knew it went under something. My brain just told me the rearend for some reason. Either way I would fab it so it didnt
If a fabbed ypipe and cutout and catback cost as much as a kooks TDs then something is wrong. I only have 580 bucks in my setup I posted above. Thats without headers since you need those either way.
If a fabbed ypipe and cutout and catback cost as much as a kooks TDs then something is wrong. I only have 580 bucks in my setup I posted above. Thats without headers since you need those either way.
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05-06-2013, 08:51 PM
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kooks TDs/UMI PHB Relocation Kit- $1870 from maryland speed
yea ill stick with my $580 setup lol well it was less bc i sold off my dumps for $150 so i only spent $430 in total.
let us know how the fitment is. i hear its hit or miss with that kooks kit.
yea ill stick with my $580 setup lol well it was less bc i sold off my dumps for $150 so i only spent $430 in total.
let us know how the fitment is. i hear its hit or miss with that kooks kit.
05-06-2013, 11:56 PM
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My Bassani TDs are even cheaper than the Kooks, plus no need for a panhard relocation. I can't post where I got my TDs because they aren't a sponsor, but trust me, I thought the whole thing through a lot before going TDs. You have to consider the cost of the cutout, electric butterfly valve, good 3"-4" Y merge, and the extra cost of having it all fabbed together. It gets expensive quickly. Plus, there's always the possibility of having to replace the electric cutout when it fails. That's an instant $150+
05-07-2013, 12:10 AM
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My Bassani TDs are even cheaper than the Kooks, plus no need for a panhard relocation. I can't post where I got my TDs because they aren't a sponsor, but trust me, I thought the whole thing through a lot before going TDs. You have to consider the cost of the cutout, electric butterfly valve, good 3"-4" Y merge, and the extra cost of having it all fabbed together. It gets expensive quickly. Plus, there's always the possibility of having to replace the electric cutout when it fails. That's an instant $150+
05-08-2013, 04:41 PM
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Got the Lunati Retro-fit Trunion Rockers today.
I tested each one out by hand to see if any had any hitch and to make sure all had a little side-to-side play in the bearing. All 16 passed the side-to-side play test but 3 had a slight hitch on smooth operation. Looks like the bearing might be pressed in ever so slightly too far. I'll probably just put them in a vice with a socket and press them back out slightly so they operate smoothly.
Here are the pics:
I tested each one out by hand to see if any had any hitch and to make sure all had a little side-to-side play in the bearing. All 16 passed the side-to-side play test but 3 had a slight hitch on smooth operation. Looks like the bearing might be pressed in ever so slightly too far. I'll probably just put them in a vice with a socket and press them back out slightly so they operate smoothly.
Here are the pics:
