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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 11:38 AM
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Hello all, I just got long tube headers and X-pipe installed, they are a little longer then stock out the back, and one muffler is longer then the other, what can I do to fix that? Thanks Pictures included.



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Needs finessing and adjustment.
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Needs finessing and adjustment.
Okay where should I start the adjustment on it? Thanks
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My b&b bullets have been a little off since 2006. I had a shop do the install, I believe with some adjustments you might be able to get them a little straighter. I never tried adjusting mine, but now that I have a Quickjack, let me know if you get them aligned better, and what the process was.
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My b&b bullets have been a little off since 2006. I had a shop do the install, I believe with some adjustments you might be able to get them a little straighter. I never tried adjusting mine, but now that I have a Quickjack, let me know if you get them aligned better, and what the process was.
I will see if I can get them aligned better, Thanks
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Those should stick out so far. Save the headache and take it to a muffler shop and have it relocated and made even.
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Those should stick out so far. Save the headache and take it to a muffler shop and have it relocated and made even.
Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by Silverwolf_pup
Hello all, I just got long tube headers and X-pipe installed, they are a little longer then stock out the back, and one muffler is longer then the other, what can I do to fix that? Thanks Pictures included.


I think what I learned from the other thread about this recently is that the H-pipe or X-pipe is supposed to be shorter on one side which will let the driver side sit right. I have the same problem.

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Originally Posted by Silverwolf_pup
Thanks for the help
Meant to say they should Not stick out so far. There’s some things we can do in our garage, but cutting, aligning, and welding exhaust is not one of them.
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Originally Posted by gtrslngrchris
I think what I learned from the other thread about this recently is that the H-pipe or X-pipe is supposed to be shorter on one side which will let the driver side sit right. I have the same problem.
That can definitely happen. A tell is when the 02 sensors point down instead of up.
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They should sit relatively even with each other. I think I would take the car to a good muffler shop and have them either make the needed adjustments or modify the tips (I.e. cut as needed to make them even). Good luck.
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How hard are you willing to fight with 'em?
(I guess if you have the Xtreme setup, this is moot.)


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