[Z06] x pipe
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
St. Jude Donor '13, '15, ‘18, '21
x pipe
Got my Borla x pipe and got the missing bolts replaced, now I don't have instructions but does this pipe replace the cats as well or will I have to cut the stock pipe behind the cats to put this on?
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
No instructions?
I would measure each side of the new Borla X pipes from the flanges
(where they bolt up to the cat backs) forward.
Two different measurements, pass side/drivers side.
Transfer those measurements to your cars H pipe.
That is where you need to cut your cars H pipes to transfere in your new X pipe.
I would purchase a good quality chain pipe cutter, to cut the old H pipes.
See picture of stock H pipe.
Note the add on at the c/back flange for cutouts.
Disregard the add on pipes, but this picture should give you a better understanding of what your stock H pipe looks like & approximately where your cuts will be at.
Looks to me that your cats will remain in their original locations?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581636705-post2.html
EDIT:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1573809048-post7.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578762916-post.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1576146285-post12.html
I would measure each side of the new Borla X pipes from the flanges
(where they bolt up to the cat backs) forward.
Two different measurements, pass side/drivers side.
Transfer those measurements to your cars H pipe.
That is where you need to cut your cars H pipes to transfere in your new X pipe.
I would purchase a good quality chain pipe cutter, to cut the old H pipes.
See picture of stock H pipe.
Note the add on at the c/back flange for cutouts.
Disregard the add on pipes, but this picture should give you a better understanding of what your stock H pipe looks like & approximately where your cuts will be at.
Looks to me that your cats will remain in their original locations?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1581636705-post2.html
EDIT:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1573809048-post7.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578762916-post.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1576146285-post12.html
Last edited by bumble-z; Aug 23, 2012 at 12:03 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
St. Jude Donor '13, '15, ‘18, '21
Photo helps, will measure the xpipe but it only has flanges on the catback side and clamps for the other side. I was hoping it replaced the entire unit, it would be much easier that way.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Los Angeles
Here's another pic...
I agree with everything bumble-z said, except about the chain pipe cutter. Cutting steel pipe is a job for a power tool. I tried the chain cutter thing and failed miserably. You may also need a pipe expander, such as this: http://www.harborfreight.com/large-t...der-37354.html
You'll also want to apply some sort of gasket goop to the flanges between the x-pipe and axle-back exhaust.
I agree with everything bumble-z said, except about the chain pipe cutter. Cutting steel pipe is a job for a power tool. I tried the chain cutter thing and failed miserably. You may also need a pipe expander, such as this: http://www.harborfreight.com/large-t...der-37354.html
You'll also want to apply some sort of gasket goop to the flanges between the x-pipe and axle-back exhaust.
Last edited by skyavonee; Aug 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM.
