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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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I swapped to the SPD Y-pipe and did not hear any flutter or any odd noise from the exhaust. I don`t know what the "flutter" was that they were trying to minimize, but it is not there for me.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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Even a "crush" bend made y-pipe is way better than the stock one!!! Mine doesn't look as beautiful as others, but was cheap, and works!! Going on 2 yrs old with no problems or "flutter"!!!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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IIRC, the flutter was an issue on the 99-2000, late 00-05 is a different pipe.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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I'm going to do the Banks headers on my rig (in 15 years when I have the money) eventually but in the mean time I want to get rid of that damn OEM "Y"-pipe. Is there a special reason to get the kit from 5star and have it welded in or can I just get a muffler shop to fab me one up? Is it a cost thing or a quality thing?


Hey Apoc, I've got a bad horse warming gift for you if you are interested, a set of Borla headers and y-pipe. They have had some cracks and a hole welded/repaired but I am sure a good welder (stainless steel) could take a close look at them and fix any bad welds before you install them. You just have to pay the shipping. PM me with your phone number if you want em. I will try to post some pictures for you later.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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Hey Apoc, I've got a bad horse warming gift for you if you are interested, a set of Borla headers and y-pipe. They have had some cracks and a hole welded/repaired but I am sure a good welder (stainless steel) could take a close look at them and fix any bad welds before you install them. You just have to pay the shipping. PM me with your phone number if you want em. I will try to post some pictures for you later.
DONE! If I can get them fixed soon(ish) I might just hold off on installing the y pipe and pass it on to another member here!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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DONE! If I can get them fixed soon(ish) I might just hold off on installing the y pipe and pass it on to another member here!
I may be interested in the Y pipe if you get that far.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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I may be interested in the Y pipe if you get that far.
MAY? It'll be free so whoever gets it better know for sure if they want it or not
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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MAY? It'll be free so whoever gets it better know for sure if they want it or not


If Rob does not want it My Northern ride needs the entire exhaust done SOON
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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MAY? It'll be free so whoever gets it better know for sure if they want it or not
I said "may" only because I didn't know what the deal was. I'll take it! Check your pm.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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It sounds like those Borla headers need to travel to Stevens Point WI for some quality time with Snowseeker first, then onto the Bad Horse in VA.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:51 AM
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Damn! I didn't even think about that!!! Snowseeker, what you up to this week?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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It sounds like those Borla headers need to travel to Stevens Point WI for some quality time with Snowseeker first, then onto the Bad Horse in VA.
That's another option.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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That's another option.
That would be the best option really if he has the time. I still need to buyu a zerk from him and it would save on shipping to have him toss it in the box and ship them together
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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You can see the welds on the flange






Hole that has been welded about the size of a dime




 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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That looks like it needs some love with a die grinder and some filler material. I would love to see how that looks after a really good welder got a hold of it!

What did those headers sound like?
 
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