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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
some people have recently told me that if i get a bold on x pipe on my 00' GT, it will leak. is this true based on anyones experience? which should i get?
 

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Posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports (Member # 636) on :
 
The Bassani x-pipes that we carry are bolt-on and don't leak at all. I'm not sure I understand, though--you shouldn't weld an x-pipe in anyway.
 

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Posted by PseudoCobra (Member # 1689) on :
 
i would love to meet the person who has a "welded on X pipe" cause that is absolutely retarded. You got your info from someone that doesn't know jack, if you bolt it on correctly you won't have any problems.
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 

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Originally posted by PseudoCobra:
i would love to meet the person who has a "welded on X pipe" cause that is absolutely retarded. You got your info from someone that doesn't know jack, if you bolt it on correctly you won't have any problems.

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EXACTLY!!!!!!!
 

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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
thankx for the fast response guys.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
my bassani leaks... the only way to intall mine right is with a big prybar. but i think it's because my mac header collectors are a little closer to the engine than stock
 

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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
u got a bassani with or without cats? which is better?
 

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Posted by Venms1 (Member # 2284) on :
 
I have a catted Bassani on my 2001 Cobra and a catted Bassanni on my 92 5.0 with absolutely no leaks. Bassanni is a quality exhaust system and the fit is great. I don't believe leaks should be a problem, but you may need MIL eliminators even with the catted pipe. Muffler shops do sell "X" sections that can be welded in, but this would basically mean a custom built exhaust that will cost you as much as a bassani for a lower quality pipe that may have the "X" welded in the wrong area.
 

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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
thankx, but should i got catted or uncatted?
 

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Posted by Venms1 (Member # 2284) on :
 
Go catted!
 

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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
why should i got catted? should i get bassani?
 

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Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 

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Originally posted by msj484:
why should i got catted? should i get bassani?

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If you get a catted one it will be a little more restrictive and a little quieter but at the same time you will be able to pass smog .

If you go uncatted it will be more free flowing resulting in more horsepower but unfortunetley you will not be able to pass smog so every two years you would have to switch it out to pass smog which is very hard to do but is a pain whne the time comes around .

If you have the extra money go catted. Help us all breathe better.

Oh yeah and the answer to your other question about Bassani they are basically the biggest name exhaust company just like Nike for an example. They have great cats so if your going off road I wouldnt bother buying a Bassani. Go BBK I have never had any problems with any of there products.

[ February 13, 2003, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: 91sleeper ]
 

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Posted by Eddie510 (Member # 2354) on :
 
If you have the extra money go catted. Help us all breathe better. .......LOL......Dude Say Fuck it and get No cats if you go to the runs alot and race.More Power Wins Races :Doh dont trip about cops,NEver got Stopped Cuz of my offRoad H-pipes,its not really that loud only when you Step on it go uncatted.Sounds Like a Beast When you rev it
 

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Posted by msj484 (Member # 1341) on :
 
i live in yhe bay, does anyone know someone who will put an xpipe on for a good price. all the shops tell me $100. let me know. i was also told that is i go off road, and put the mils on, it will mess up my engine. it will send to much gas to the motor. is this true?
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
check pms
cats or no cats, the performance will be the same. an offroad wont mess your car up, with or without mils.
 

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