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No, They will use kink bends which will reduce performance and defeat the whole purpose. You much get mandrel bent 45 degree pipe . If they do it properly, the bends & x-pipe should be more than enough, you should not need any additional piping at all. I do agree with K2, doing high flow 2nd cats at the same time is HIGHLY recommended, you will save on labor.
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Maybe something like this? If so, how many?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magna...Q5fAccessories
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Any chance you can post links for the 45 degree bends and cats?
Maybe something like this? If so, how many?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magna...Q5fAccessories
Maybe something like this? If so, how many?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magna...Q5fAccessories
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mandr...Q5fAccessories
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Just two of them. You can do 2.5" if you really want they just have to narrow it down alittle or fill up the gap with a pretty thick weld. A 2.5" OD would be better than 2.5" ID. You want aluminized steel so it won't rust. Something like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mandr...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mandr...Q5fAccessories
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Sorry for all the questions....but I did find the posts from you and LeeRod and went ahead and ordered the high flow cats you suggested in those posts. Anyway, if the cats are 2.5" and the x-pipe is 2.5", why are the mandrel bends 2.25"? Again, not questioning, but just trying to make sure I get all of the right stuff the first time.
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Well, while I'm waiting on the high flow cats, x-pipe and 45 degree bends to get shipped here, I dropped by the dealer today. Ordered the chrome key (not the $64 I paid for it way back when, but a respectable $160) and all weather mats. Too much nasty weather and snow not to have those around here. Things are starting to come together nicely.