MagnaFlow X Pipe
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
MagnaFlow X Pipe
I'm looking at adding an X pipe to replace the stock junk H pipe. I know you can buy the complete MagnaFlow X pipe section but it's alot of money compared to just getting the X pipe and have it welded in. Has anyone here done this before? Is the spacing between the pipes the same as the Mag. X pipe? If you look at the cost difference, the complete X pipe section is over $265 and just the X pipe is $80.
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From: barrie ontario
I had my magnaflow x-pipe welded in and it fit fine....
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
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From: Portland OR
Originally Posted by molson
I had my magnaflow x-pipe welded in and it fit fine....
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
Could you email me a pick? dietzmanj@hotmail.com Thanks!
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by molson
I had my magnaflow x-pipe welded in and it fit fine....
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
If you can get the work done @ a reasonable price I would just get the x - pipe.
I can send u a pic if you like....I removed it when I got my headers and cats installed.
I'm also wondering if the fit will be as good as the factory MagnaFlow X pipe section.
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The only problem with just welding them in is the old rust problem. I have not looked lately, but Summit used to have the weld in type x-pipes for a reasonable price. The original ones, the ones used in NASCAR, were made by Dr Gas. He has a web site you can reach through a Google search.
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by jophis37
where can you get just the x pipe for $80? I'm looking to do the same thing...
It's only the "X" piece and not the section from the cats to the flanges.
less than $80 and free shipping
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
From what I have seen some are stainless steel and some are aluminized. The good ones are stainless steel and that is what cost more. If you buy just the X pipe then have it welded in you still have the rust issue with the weld I think. When you add the labor to get it installed your probabily going to be around $200 for the system installed.
Hey Neablas: the only problem I see with yours will be the shipping cost because it's so big. Good price besides that.
Hey Neablas: the only problem I see with yours will be the shipping cost because it's so big. Good price besides that.