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joflewbyu2
07-03-2003, 07:11 PM
bought the system made 4 the 99-02 cv/gm. the initial pipes with the x over is 2.5" too long. i had to cut the pipes and expand the rear to make a slip fit sleave. ordered 2 more borla stainless accuseal band clamps ($37 shipped) to match the rest of the clamps. next had to buy the 99-02 muffler hangers. these attach at 2 points to each muffler instead of 1 and are hung off the cross member instead of the side rail ($21 each). also need 2 rubber donuts for the tip hangers as the MM tip donuts do not work ($5 each). quality is 1st rate. pipes after the cat are 2.25" all the way thru except for the 2" cross over pipe. oem are 2" into the mufflers and 2" exiting with 2.25" sleave and going back into the tips which again become 2".
joflewbyu2
07-11-2003, 05:32 AM
well, the borla is DEAD quiet. even quieter than stock. deeper tone, but almost non existant while driving the car. kind of a scary feeling as speed picks up silently. i am pleased. system is very light compared to stock. even the stock tips are heavy at 7 lbs each.
FordNut
10-23-2003, 07:27 PM
Joe,
Got any pics of the 99-02 exhaust hangers? How about part numbers too. Were the hangers already welded onto the mufflers? Just wondering what would be the best way to hang my new system. BTW, I chose not to go with the Borla system because it has a standard crossover instead of x pipe, and is so expensive. But it is stainless, which is really great.
Rider90
10-23-2003, 07:52 PM
I've got the Borla...yaaaaaay It is quiet, but I think some headers and hi-flow cats will help me out. I like the sound though, its beefy but not crazy...suttle but still a good cruiser...
FordNut
10-24-2003, 06:16 AM
Looked at 36 threads. Didn't find any pics or part numbers. Maybe I wasn't looking closely enough.
joflewbyu2
10-24-2003, 06:27 AM
borla 14986 - $859 www.summitracing.com, borla 90112s (2.25" stainless steel accuseal clamp - $12.99 each, 2 needed), FMC F8AZ5C263AA - $12.44 - right muffler bracket with rubber donut, FMC F8AZ5260AB - $16.27 - left muffler bracket with rubber donut, FMC F6VZ5A242AA - $4.50 each - 2 needed (rear tip hanger with donut).
FordNut
10-24-2003, 06:45 AM
Thanks, Joe. Ordering brackets today.
joflewbyu2
10-24-2003, 07:01 AM
FordNut, are you getting the Borla? or do you just want the better mounting points for aftermarket mufflers? these brackets won't fit the 03 stock mufflers without modifications.
FordNut
10-24-2003, 07:10 AM
It's for better mounting for aftermarket Edelbrock mufflers. I'm not going with Borla mainly because it has a conventional crossover instead of x-pipe. Since I'm doing a custom job anyway, I decided to go with 2-1/2". Now all I need to find is the stainless flanges. I guess I'll need some stainless rods to weld onto the mfflers for connecting to the hangers too. Pics of your system would be helpful for estimating dimensions and placement.
Rider90
10-30-2003, 08:28 PM
Joe, Where can I get those hangers complete with the rubber???
joflewbyu2
10-30-2003, 08:42 PM
pics
joflewbyu2
10-30-2003, 08:48 PM
pic 6
joflewbyu2
10-30-2003, 08:51 PM
pic 5
joflewbyu2
10-30-2003, 08:57 PM
pic 4
joflewbyu2
10-30-2003, 09:13 PM
PIC 3
studio460
10-31-2003, 04:19 AM
BEAUTIFUL install, joflewbyu2@aol! GREAT PICTURES! I'm gonna show these pictures to the hack that did my install! Looks great! Thanks for posting the pictures!
joflewbyu2
10-31-2003, 07:08 AM
also notice the "SVO" rear girdle and "Dynotech" driveshaft. got 2 new 235/50 18s for the rear that i will install when i receive the Superchips tuner with the tire & gear ratio programs in it. Not bored yet !!