customer service these days is somewhat of a rare thing.
hats off to chris @ pypes for trying to help with any issues
It's good to see a pypes representative responding and it speaks volumes about their customer service. Well either way I can't go wrong.
So if I order the upr will I need to get a gasket on the passenger side or is that just with the pypes?
So if I order the upr will I need to get a gasket on the passenger side or is that just with the pypes?
I've recently decided I want a vrs x pipe to go with my longtubes when I get them but until then i need to make a decision on x pipes. It's between an aluminized upr x pipe for $159 or a stainless steel x pipe from pypes for $189. Give me your thoughts on upr vs. pypes?
This is a little complicated.
On the modular motor, the RH manifold has the thin metal gasket. That can and should be re-used unless it looks bad. They hold up well. To my knowledge, no exhaust company includes this gasket with their midpipes. They are available from Walker and Ford i believe.
On the LH side the metal sleeve is needed and provided by Pypes for Pypes products. The UPR X-pipe (although produced by Pypes) is totally designed by UPR and I do not know if the sleeve is needed or included in their kit. You should contact UPR for the answer.
PM SENT
Please elaborate more on the different versions of studs. i think this may be part of my problem (along with no sleeve). by chance, do you know a part number on a generic stud?
also, the clamps....are they meant to be REALLY tightened? with a air gun?
+1 for pypes for customer service. thanks for trying to help me/us figure out these issues!
Sorry for the late response,....
Some production cars came with a shouldered stud (portion that isn't threaded) on the drivers side exhaust manifold and may prevent the flange from being torqued down.
You can go to any auto parts store and get a M10-1.5x65MM threaded stud made by HELP or MOTORMITE. PART# 03102
Brandon T
give me BBK or give me death.
thanks for the info brandon.
what do i need to do about the sleeve or how do i go about getting one?
also, the clamps - dont be afraid to REALLY tighten them?
clamps and sleeve are already on the way.
i REALLY appreciate it. if my car has the shouldered stud, should i remove that one and install the one listed above and use the sleeve? or will just the sleeve solve it?
thank you again!
Do both just to be safe.
Sorry for the late response,....
Some production cars came with a shouldered stud (portion that isn't threaded) on the drivers side exhaust manifold and may prevent the flange from being torqued down.
why not just go with a bbk
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