X-pipe question.
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From: Ellensburg Washington State
X-pipe question.
I'm trying to chase down a rattle under decelaration and a search indicated the stock H-pipe as a posible culprit.
My question is this; is an x-pipe a direct bolt-on behind the cats, or does it eliminate the cats altogether? And if it does remove the cats, what are the consequences? Thrown codes? Harm to motor?
Thanks guys, I'm at my wits end trying to find this rattle.
My rides a 02z with no warranty left.
My question is this; is an x-pipe a direct bolt-on behind the cats, or does it eliminate the cats altogether? And if it does remove the cats, what are the consequences? Thrown codes? Harm to motor?
Thanks guys, I'm at my wits end trying to find this rattle.
My rides a 02z with no warranty left.
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An x-pipe is not a direct bolt-on. You will need to mark the existing h-pipe and cut them off to correspond with the x-pipe you buy. The cuts are made behind the cats, so that is not an issue. (I had photos taken during the installation of my x-pipe, but I didn't think they were very good, so I deleted them - sorry)
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From: Cresskill NJ
Originally Posted by Scatman
Thanks.....previous owner should of got off his butt and had this done while still under warranty.
I heard there was a TSB on the H-pipe.
I heard there was a TSB on the H-pipe.
If you get an X-pipe, cut the H-pipe in half after it's off the car and have a look inside. You will probably be suprised at what you see.
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