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I got my non-resonated catback from Truebendz today. None of the pipes will fit into one another except for the 2 that go into the muffler. 3 of the cuts need to be cleaned up(see pic for example). One pipe is dented which wasn't done during shipping because it wasn't touching another pipe when I opened the box (same pic), and I am short 1 clamp. I guess the true test will be after my local muffler shop expands 3 pipe ends and I get to the install. I will post again after I install it to let you know how that went.  
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It's Not unusual for new exhaust pipe ends to require some minor re-shaping. Were you planning to install this yourself? Instead of taking it to an exhaust shop, just buy an inexpensive exhaust pipe expander - a few turn of a wrench would easily fix the damage show (even better if you have air tools).
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Originally posted by JEDsContour:
It's Not unusual for new exhaust pipe ends to require some minor re-shaping. Were you planning to install this yourself? Instead of taking it to an exhaust shop, just buy an inexpensive exhaust pipe expander - a few turn of a wrench would easily fix the damage show (even better if you have air tools).
The Magnaflow catback I bought for my 99 Cobra fit perfectly and none of the pipes needed to be expanded or cleaned up. After seeing the the out of the box quality I am worried about the fit quality when I install it which I will do myself with air tools. I did think about buying a pipe expander but for the same price I could have my local shop do it.
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Talk about a complainer!
If Magnaflow made a catback for our car it'd cost twice as much as what you paid.
I have found that the pre-made expanded pipes never fit exactly perfect without a little finessing as the stuff is aluminized steel which is softer than stainless so it often get small dents at the ends. And you don't want the pipes to fit loose like Madonna's cooter as then the thing will have exhaust lekas and sound like crap.
With a little effort you could EASILY put this together.
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Advance & Autozone loan the hand pipe expander. $10 deposit IIRC.
I broke down and finally bought a nicer one from Cummins tool.
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Harbor Freight also has them. 
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Yea you are gonna have to use a pipe expander. My TruBendz did not fit perfectly when I first got it.Here's a pic.... 
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Originally posted by Stazi:
Talk about a complainer!
If Magnaflow made a catback for our car it'd cost twice as much as what you paid.
Sorry Stazi if you think I am complaining, I think it's more like stating the simple facts. How about some price and quality comparisons - The Magnaflow cat back for my 99 Cobra was only $100.00 more. It was stainless steel and came with 2 mufflers not 1. The Flowmaster catback for my 95 GT was less than $300.00 and was the same quality as the Magnaflow - good fit no pipe adjustments neccesary and clean cuts.
I know the more quantity of something a company makes the cheaper they can sell it for. So paying $340.00 delivered wasn't a shocker considering the limited number of kits Truebendz sells, but for that price I also expected better quality. You would think small production might get you better quality.
If someone advertises "the kit is a direct bolt on" that is what I expect to get, and that's what I have got in the past.
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Originally posted by SVTDarin:
Originally posted by Stazi:
Talk about a complainer!
If Magnaflow made a catback for our car it'd cost twice as much as what you paid.
Sorry Stazi if you think I am complaining, I think it's more like stating the simple facts. How about some price and quality comparisons - The Magnaflow cat back for my 99 Cobra was only $100.00 more. It was stainless steel and came with 2 mufflers not 1. The Flowmaster catback for my 95 GT was less than $300.00 and was the same quality as the Magnaflow - good fit no pipe adjustments neccesary and clean cuts.
I know the more quantity of something a company makes the cheaper they can sell it for. So paying $340.00 delivered wasn't a shocker considering the limited number of kits Truebendz sells, but for that price I also expected better quality. You would think small production might get you better quality.
If someone advertises "the kit is a direct bolt on" that is what I expect to get, and that's what I have got in the past.
i can definitaly see your point....good info to know as well since i was gonna order the resonated borla tomorrow
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Well I had the same issue with my Borla cat-back, not the TruBendz one. Fitment wasn't as good as I expected from Borla but it was no biggy. The area where the pipes split apart in the car opened up too wide so the tips were pressed against the opening in rear bumper. They had to be heated and pulled in closer towards the center.
So it's not just TruBendz, it's others also for those of you thinking TruBendz isn't any good. It happens.
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