[Z06] Pfadt Tri-y headers and magnaflow axleback???
08-26-2013, 09:23 AM
#1
Pfadt Tri-y headers and magnaflow axleback???
Hi
I'm buying a pair of pfadt tri-y headers for my c6z.
thing is I already have the complete catback magnaflow 16495 system installed on the car.
I'm going to use the pfadt x-pipe offcourse and just use the axleback from the magnaflow system.
anyone with experience in this combo?
what it looks like, this combo will not fit because the pfadt x-pipe is "muffled" at the end, and the axleback is also "muffled".
in other words the pipes seems to be the same size
and wouldn't fit into each other. can't describe it any better unfortunately.
I have emailed pfadt and they say it shouldn't be a problem
but they don't seem 100% sure
I just want to know if I should be prepared for some welding or not
thx.
I'm buying a pair of pfadt tri-y headers for my c6z.
thing is I already have the complete catback magnaflow 16495 system installed on the car.
I'm going to use the pfadt x-pipe offcourse and just use the axleback from the magnaflow system.
anyone with experience in this combo?
what it looks like, this combo will not fit because the pfadt x-pipe is "muffled" at the end, and the axleback is also "muffled".
in other words the pipes seems to be the same size
and wouldn't fit into each other. can't describe it any better unfortunately.
I have emailed pfadt and they say it shouldn't be a problem
but they don't seem 100% sure
I just want to know if I should be prepared for some welding or not
thx.
08-26-2013, 09:57 AM
#2
Maybe you can take a hacksaw and put a 2" longitudinal cut on both sides of one set of the pipes. Then maybe the pipe will spread enough to allow the other pipe to fit inside. A 3" wide band clamp should seal it.
Just an idea...
Just an idea...
08-26-2013, 10:02 AM
#3
I just looked at pics of the xpipe. I don't think my suggestion would work if the muffler pipes are taped down in the same manner. You'll have to get a female-female coupler to fit over both ends with two band clamps, or get some welding.
good luck!
good luck!
Last edited by Achilles97; 08-26-2013 at 10:04 AM. Reason: said "male" when I should have said "female"
08-26-2013, 10:34 AM
#4
txh for your reply
08-26-2013, 02:48 PM
#6
Team Owner
Do they offer a mid-pipe that will work? Never really seen a heder/mid-pipe combo from a major manufacturer not mate up to stock or aftermarket axle back systems.
08-26-2013, 04:00 PM
#7
If you look at any other axle back systems on the market except magnaflow then you'll see that magnaflow is the only system with "muffled" pipe. that maybe doesn't mean that it wont fit the pfadt mid-pipe but it sure doesn't look like it. 
the reason I bought this system and don't bother looking after a mid-pipe that works is the price. got a really good offer on this one.
thanks for your replies guys. I will have the workshop look at this while they install the headers and let them deside what to do
the reason I bought this system and don't bother looking after a mid-pipe that works is the price. got a really good offer on this one.
thanks for your replies guys. I will have the workshop look at this while they install the headers and let them deside what to do
08-26-2013, 07:45 PM
#8
Team Owner
If you look at any other axle back systems on the market except magnaflow then you'll see that magnaflow is the only system with "muffled" pipe. that maybe doesn't mean that it wont fit the pfadt mid-pipe but it sure doesn't look like it.
the reason I bought this system and don't bother looking after a mid-pipe that works is the price. got a really good offer on this one.
thanks for your replies guys. I will have the workshop look at this while they install the headers and let them deside what to do
the reason I bought this system and don't bother looking after a mid-pipe that works is the price. got a really good offer on this one.
thanks for your replies guys. I will have the workshop look at this while they install the headers and let them deside what to do
