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Dr. Gas X conjunction.

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bowens99GT

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Right now I have the MAC offroad H pipe but I want an X pipe....Could I just weld the Dr. Gas conjunction into the mac H pipe? I know it wouldnt sound the same since the X isnt in the same spot but should sound like a VRS or UPR I'd think.
 

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The powergain with the DR Gas over the other XPipes is the location of its X.. So you are just as well buying another type of XPipe if you are going to go that route... why not just take your hpipe down and put the full dr gas system up?

Mike
 

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GoldnGT said:
The powergain with the DR Gas over the other XPipes is the location of its X.. So you are just as well buying another type of XPipe if you are going to go that route... why not just take your hpipe down and put the full dr gas system up?

Mike
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Welding in the Dr. Gas conjunction in your H pipe is going to show nominal, if any gains IMO. Why spend all that money for ~2-3 more peak hp? Just leave the exhaust alone, its not worth the cost over what you already have.
 

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I'm not looking at getting it for the power b/c I know there wont be any I just want an X pipe to go with the spintech mufflers that im getting. And adding the X part to my H would be easy if it can be done.
 

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To weld in the Dr. Gas conjunction you would need to modify the H to the point where it would cost you about the same to buy the X-pipe and have it installed. The H connection further back by your U-joints where the Dr. Gas X fits just behind the flywheel or torque converter.

Here's a better idea of what it looks like. Hope it helps
 

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just put the whole thing on.. it'll be cheaper.. =o\

Mike
 

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The Dr. Gas is pretty cheap to buy but the install is the hard part. I paid $150 to have mine installed. But once you hear how deep and mean it sounds you will thank yourself
 

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Im looking to go with Mac coated LTs & Dr Gas X with the magna flow catback
I hope that will sound unreal on my car.
 
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go with Flowtech X-Pipe they pretty much the same design as Dr.Gas just $100 cheaper
 

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Roger_4.6_96 said:
go with Flowtech X-Pipe they pretty much the same design as Dr.Gas just $100 cheaper
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Isnt flowtech pretty much crap?

And pretty much im not talking about putting the dr. gas X where it goes on the dr. gas X pipe but where most conjunctions go at. All I would do is cut out the H part and weld in the X.

http://www.drgas.com/product.asp?id=2
 
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no its not crap is mac crap
 

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bowens99GT said:
Isnt flowtech pretty much crap?

And pretty much im not talking about putting the dr. gas X where it goes on the dr. gas X pipe but where most conjunctions go at. All I would do is cut out the H part and weld in the X.

http://www.drgas.com/product.asp?id=2
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If you look at the shape of the X pipe and H pipe you will realize why everyone is saying just put the whole thing on. Yer gonna have to take the H Pipe off your car anyway to weild in the new part, so why not put th ewhole X up there?

Mike
 

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Flowtech puts their X up towards the exit of the manifolds much like the DR Gas setup. Very juicy for $100 less.
 

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mcmmotorsports said:
Flowtech puts their X up towards the exit of the manifolds much like the DR Gas setup. Very juicy for $100 less.
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Will this work with an auto?
 

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Rio97GT said:
Will this work with an auto?
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Nope, Flowtech X-pipe I believe only works with a 5spd. In the past all I heard were horror stories when people would install Flowtech X-pipes on their car. That was the route was going until then. Ended getting the Dr. Gas put on, installed it myself with clamps and had it welded for $20 later that day. Just buy a new pipe and sell your H-pipe. Much easier in the long run.
 

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Were they able to weld the whole thing up on the car?
So you had no clamps on it at all after they welded it?
I don't want no clamps.
 

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mcmmotorsports said:
Were they able to weld the whole thing up on the car?
So you had no clamps on it at all after they welded it?
I don't want no clamps.
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The clamps were temporary until it was welded later that day.
 

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