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Apr 13, 2010 | 03:02 PM

V97F350

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From: Hammond, WI

Down Pipe Pic

Can someone post a pic of the Stock downpipe versus an aftermarket one? I got to plead my case with a pic...

Also I think I just need to bend out a weld in the firewall? I have a Auto Trans. I think I read where it is easier to install on an auto versus a stick shift.

THANKS!

Apr 13, 2010 | 03:06 PM

cowmilker08

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Just tell your Dad that everyone on FTE said its well worth it!

Just crawl under the truck look at the downpipe that's there, then imagine a round pipe.

Apr 13, 2010 | 03:13 PM

ccarrier

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From: johnson city tn

i can do that for you now. let me run outside and snap a pic

Apr 13, 2010 | 03:13 PM

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this is the pic that sold me

Apr 13, 2010 | 03:18 PM

V97F350

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Hey cowmilker08, I'm 41 - its the wife I need to convince.... All's good though !!! She loves me, I think she does...

Oh, and ah, my dad(he's 64) rode in my Truck and he thinks it has tons of power... He would say is it broken?

Chicago dragon thanks!

Apr 13, 2010 | 03:21 PM

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From: johnson city tn

here you go

stock

3'' mbrp

Apr 13, 2010 | 04:04 PM

V97F350

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Thanks for the pics - now for the install.

I think I just need to bend out a weld in the firewall? I have a Auto Trans. I think I read where it is easier to install on an auto versus a stick shift.

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Apr 13, 2010 | 04:19 PM

ccarrier

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From: johnson city tn

i wish i would have taken pics when we installed mine. but its easy. just make 2 cuts on the pinch weld about 6 inches from each other, then flatten it out with a hammer.

Apr 14, 2010 | 09:09 AM

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wildstang

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Get yourself some good long high quality sawzall blades. That dp is good steel and a long reach around it, plus to reach the firewall pinch weld seem. I think the more cuts you do along the seem the easier it will be to bend because you are bending smaller sections.

Apr 14, 2010 | 04:52 PM

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cowmilker08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V97F350

Oh, my BAD, I must have confused you with one of the other new members on here, LOL.
Sorry.

BTW, if I would've had a picture it woulda went up there. LOL

Apr 14, 2010 | 05:26 PM

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Apr 14, 2010 | 06:36 PM

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bad12jr

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Just got done installing mine. And i didnt have to cut the firewall. We just pushed on it with a bar lol. But got it and it runs much better and a lot meaner sound.

Apr 14, 2010 | 07:11 PM

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From: Celaya, Gto. MX

I used a portopower with the duck accesorie, didnt cut the sheam (can cause corrosion).
Here is an squematic differnces between the DPs. and my ceramic coated DP and cutting it.

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