Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance Truebendz - 2nd impression - good.

I installed it with no major problems. I had to cut about 1/2" off a couple of pipes or they would have stuck too far into the muffler. The clamps could be better, I had to put washers on the u-bolts because the metal plate part of the clamp is slotted and the bolts were spreading the plate apart when tightening the clamps that go on the muffler. Magnaflow muffler steel is a lot stronger than the pipes. I am going to have it welded so the clamps aren't that big of an issue. The sound is perfect! Josh at Truebendz said it would not sound ricey and that it was a good hum type sound and he was right. The only problem now is I can hear a couple of squeaks and rattles in the car that I couldn't hear with the old rusted out exhaust.

Re: My other post about the exhaust. The pipes did not need to be expanded. The problem was the male ends of the pipes were not round. My local exhaust place said it looked like they were cut with a metal shear and it made them oval shaped when they were cut. $10.00 later the 3 male ends were round and I was on my way.

I definately reccomend the Truebendz catback. Just check the pipes before you get ready to install and if don't want to spend the extra $$$ to have it welded spend a few extra $$$ and get some better clamps.

I will post some pics later. I have to make a couple more adjustments and clean up.

glad it worked out for you, waitin to see some pics.

~Alex

Congatulations to you. I know you happy now since you got your muffler on. Makes me want to get one from them.

Can't wait to get to see the pics.

Old exhaust.



Couple of pics of the new.

Hey man looks good!!!

Did you notice any big gains any where? did you lose any power down low, which i am worried about!!

Wood blocks...

How much louder is it then stock??

U should hear that exhaust with MSDS Headers