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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I'm not talking about at the axle-back...I meant from a header to x-pipe connection.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock'n Blue 08
More prone to leak. (slip-fit) I had one come apart once and ruin my exhaust.The collector has the most pressure. The compression fit creates a super tight seal. You need to get yours installed!
I was worried about it at first but after reading a ton on the subject and talking to Anthony at LG about it I don't think there is any need to worry. I have installed slip fit exhausts on friends cars before with no issues. To each his own but I think LG's reputation speaks for itself.

Doesn't matter really. Everyone on here thinks what they have is the best and the others aren't as good. Simple as that.

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OBSSSD@work
Yep I agree stay away from the slip fit nothing but problems down the road. I went with the Kooks 1-7/8" with 3" catted x-pipe
Any problems with the install?
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobby @ LG Motorsports
You have a slip fit on the car from the factory.
At the front end where the cats bolt to the midpipe?

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Any problems with the install?
They are going on within a few days with a 223/236 cam, Yank 3200 stall, Airaid, and a few other small items like 160 t-stat and trans cooler. Not worried about the headers though the compression fittings go on easy and fit tight like a glove
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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No one ever talks about Melrose, but I know are some out there. Where do they fit into this discussion?
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gunterwalker
I was worried about it at first but after reading a ton on the subject and talking to Anthony at LG about it I don't think there is any need to worry. I have installed slip fit exhausts on friends cars before with no issues. To each his own but I think LG's reputation speaks for itself.

Doesn't matter really. Everyone on here thinks what they have is the best and the others aren't as good. Simple as that.
GL on the install and the number gods be vwth you!
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Originally Posted by Rock'n Blue 08
GL on the install and the number gods be vwth you!
Thanks. I'll be starting the install here in about 30 minutes.
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Let us know when you are done how the install went.
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Originally Posted by SUB VETTE
Let us know when you are done how the install went.
Well I just finished up for today. The headers are in. I still have to put the X-pipe in and tighten everything back up and put the spark plugs in. I would've finished but didn't get started until 1 and I had to take a few breaks to do some work stuff. I prob spent a total of 4.5 hours on it working at a snails pace. I will get some pics up tomorrow when I finish. Super easy install so far. Hardest part is taking the old manifolds out. The last bolt closest to the firewall on the driver's side sucks. With the headers there was so much more room in there to work.. I didn't have to remove the starter. But the passenger manifold was tough to get out. Both new headers went in so easy. I should be finshed in about 1.5 more hours. I'll keep you guys posted.
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