wakerider017

Spent 2 hrs trying to install my new catless mid-pipes and reinstall my magnaflow catback.... It just would not fit up! I know the 2 pipes that are connected to the x-pipe are supposed to run centered right underneath the driveshaft..... but it was veering wayyyyyyyy to the passenger side....

I was too tired to figure out what the problem was.... so I just took everything off and called it a night....

I wonder if something is wrong with my mid-pipes? I will mess with it some more in a few days....

Here are some pics:

(The mufflers should be on the opposite side.... they should also be turned right side up.... I just set them down for a second)

CrabhartLS1

is there no muffler shop around? That kind of situation is exactly why i'm not into buying catbacks. None assume that aftermarket headers could be used, so there's really nothing you can do when it doesn't fit up correctly.

wakerider017

everything fit PERFECT before i got rid of my kooks catted mid-pipes and got kooks catless mid-pipes....

CrabhartLS1

so apparently one or both of the off road pipes aren't bent correctly? I'd take some measurements, and find a nice muffler shop or any place with a mandrel, compression, or some other kind of metal tube bender.

HEMIETR

iTrader: (2)

Try switching the left with the right.

wakerider017

I will try that. Doo you know if each pipe has a designated side?


If sooo, I must have gotten lucky on my first install with the catted mid-pipes.

HEMIETR

iTrader: (2)

What did you figure out??

rawlitogut

Those are off baddd! The muffler shop can try and heat them.
I would return them and get a better set!

wakerider017

They ended up fitting...

I tried what you said (switch left to right) and they bolted riight up....


I did not think it mattered... but I guess it does. odd

EDIT: Looks like that whole system will be coming off anyway

I am seriously thinking about going this route:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/484911-can-done.html