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Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Originally posted by BrApple:
WR y-pipe you need to change your cat to a 3-bolt one and add a flex pipe to make it all work.
So does the trubendz cat allow for the install of the flex-pipe. I guess the real question is, is it shorter then the current 2 bolt cat I have now, so I will have space for a flex pipe to fit in?
Also are there documented cases of peoples ehxaust cracking because of using a three bolt without a flex pipe?
Also I wonder if someone were to use a donut between the two 3 bolt flanges if it would limit the stress on the exhaust. I suppose one would have to use a dremel to allow proper sitting of the donut, but it could be done.
Yes, the Trubendz cats are the right length for use with the Flex pipe.
Just FYI if you want to use your stock cat your going to have to cut down some of the pipe to make sure it fits, its all about measurments.
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Originally posted by MxRacer:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find. 
much like your weiner.
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Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Also are there documented cases of peoples ehxaust cracking because of using a three bolt without a flex pipe?
I don't know, but if you go that route, perhaps you can start the damage database.
Long moment arm rigidly pivoting on studs screwed into aluminum. Hmmm....
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Originally posted by JEDsContour:
Long moment arm rigidly pivoting on studs screwed into aluminum. Hmmm....
Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Also I wonder if someone were to use a donut between the two 3 bolt flanges if it would limit the stress on the exhaust. I suppose one would have to use a dremel to allow proper sitting of the donut, but it could be done.
Hmmm....
If done properly to mimic the existing setup of the two bolt flange you wouldn't have that problem. Just my .02
Anyhow it sounds like the best way to go about doing it is to shell out the $165 for the Trubendz cat , and the additional $48.95 for the flex pipe. all plus shipping of course.
Looks like I'll just bolt the headers up to the existing SVT y-pipe and save up for the extra components.
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Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Originally posted by JEDsContour:
Long moment arm rigidly pivoting on studs screwed into aluminum. Hmmm....
Originally posted by CSVT#49:
Also I wonder if someone were to use a donut between the two 3 bolt flanges if it would limit the stress on the exhaust. I suppose one would have to use a dremel to allow proper sitting of the donut, but it could be done.
Hmmm....
If done properly to mimic the existing setup of the two bolt flange you wouldn't have that problem. Just my .02
Anyhow it sounds like the best way to go about doing it is to shell out the $165 for the Trubendz cat , and the additional $48.95 for the flex pipe. all plus shipping of course.
Looks like I'll just bolt the headers up to the existing SVT y-pipe and save up for the extra components.
just a warning, some people have had problems with teh fitment of the stock Y-pipe with the Weapon R headers.
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I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find.
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you can make your cat work with some modification.
Here is a pic of how mine turned out.
i am at work i will get the pics up tonight
took some work but better then the $165 for a high flow
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Got my headers in and I still got the CEL (even with the MILs)
Should I pull the code first then check the wiring? What code will I get if the MILs aren't working right? What code for a dead O2 sensor?
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Originally posted by Bridge:
Got my headers in and I still got the CEL (even with the MILs)
Should I pull the code first then check the wiring? What code will I get if the MILs aren't working right? What code for a dead O2 sensor?
itll be a lower bank 02 Sensor fault
Check to make sure you reattached the multiplugs for the upstream 02 sensors, i know i almost fogot to do that when i did my headers
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"Should I pull the code first then check the wiring?" Yes. "What code will I get if the MILs aren't working right? What code for a dead O2 sensor?" Originally posted by Tony2005:
As you made the decision for mileliminators, this might help you if you haven't already found it.
www.mileliminators.com
My experience with the installation of Mileliminators
1) Drive up Rhino ramps ($40 at Advance).
2) Disconnect negative terminal battery.
3) Went under and unplugged connectors and then unscrewed both BOTTOM O2 sensors (22mm or 7/8 inch crescent wrench $7. You can buy a O2 sensor socket if you want, $12 at Advance).
4) In the comfort of kitchen table, splice (wire splice connectors $3) the mileliminators to the O2 sensor wires (clear and explicit instructions come with the mileliminators). Tape connection well with duct tape (water in connectors will give you P0136 or P0156 CEL codes).
5) Reinstall O2 sensors to vehicle.
6) Reconnect negative terminal battery
Took me about 1 hour 15 minutes. Vehicle might run rough for a day or so until PCM goes through the OBD II drive cycle again.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
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Originally posted by BlackE1:
you can make your cat work with some modification.
Here is a pic of how mine turned out.
i am at work i will get the pics up tonight
took some work but better then the $165 for a high flow
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My first experience with MILs, I installed them incorrectly - swapped the black & gray wires. Double check your install vs the instructions.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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