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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Can I remove the C6 X-Pipe on my car and run without it to see how loud it is without removing any other part of the exhaust system? Are there any guides or can anyone explain if this is hard or if it is just a few bolts and it drops right out? Thanks.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Its easy to drop the center section out from the exhaust system. However I don't think you'll be able to run it without the center section unless you also drop out the mufflers too. The mufflers are supported by the hangers at the rear and the center section pipes just in front of the rear axle. Without the center section, I think the muffler inlet pipes will at least flop around and maybe contact the road or interfere some other way.

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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark VerMurlen
Its easy to drop the center section out from the exhaust system. However I don't think you'll be able to run it without the center section unless you also drop out the mufflers too. The mufflers are supported by the hangers at the rear and the center section pipes just in front of the rear axle. Without the center section, I think the muffler inlet pipes will at least flop around and maybe contact the road or interfere some other way.

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You are correct, the mid pipe is supported by the cross bar and small springs in front of the trans. Youd be better off dropping the axle backs and installing a small dump to divert the exhaust down and away from the underbody of the car. Then go raise the dead... Thats what I did BTW I can provide a sound clip of what it would sound like at 170+ mph HAHAHAHA!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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it will drive you crazy. put exhaust cutouts on so you can open them up and sound like a Cup car for the street.
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