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ta man 09-21-2008 01:02 PM

Pypes 3 inch
 
Has anyone used Pypes 3 inch driveshaft tunnel X crossover?Looking to go up to 3 inch from 2 1/2?This is on a 1980 trans am.

David Holmberg 09-21-2008 02:20 PM

I ran a 3" Pypes system, with an X on my 77 TA and it fit very well. My TA is very low and I've never drug the exhaust on anything, I have drug the headers on speed bumps though. I now have a Pypes 3 1/2 system with an X, very nice. :D

ta man 09-21-2008 10:52 PM

Thanks,gonna go bigger before the mufflers.

twov8sandat4 09-22-2008 11:03 AM

I just installed the complete driveshaft X-pipe 3" Pypes system with Race Pros on my 74. My friend spent some time fitting everything so it tucks as far up the car as possible. You can hardly see anything from the back or the sides :). Quality was very good :)

ta man 09-22-2008 06:56 PM

Thanks how do the 3 inch tailpipes fit?

twov8sandat4 09-23-2008 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ta man (Post 3423607)
Thanks how do the 3 inch tailpipes fit?

They line up pretty good. I'll take some pictures.

However, in my instance the kit did not line up perfectly with the offset/offset mufflers. I had to get an offset/center muffler for the driver's side to make sure everything fit perfectly, and tucked up as high up as possible. I guess we could have made it work with the offset/offset muffler, but we didn't like the way everything hanged down, and came close to rubbing the body. I think the tailpipe was not bent correctly making this change necessary.

David Holmberg 09-23-2008 02:13 PM

I've run 11 in wide tires on 10 in rims and they don't hit or rub at all.

ta man 09-23-2008 06:25 PM

Thanks guys ,may just upsize in front of mufflers.I'll see how it gains currently running ultraflos and 2 1/2 mandrel flowmaster tailpipes.

twov8sandat4 10-06-2008 03:14 PM

If you still need the pics, here are some:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...4tower0061.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...4tower0059.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...4tower0056.jpg


Correction on my previous post, it was the passenger's side that needed the offset/center:o

COMP 10-06-2008 03:27 PM

looks good

ta man 10-06-2008 05:05 PM

Looks good may go up to full three inch exhaust can use old exhaust which is in mint shape on new project.

ta man 10-06-2008 05:07 PM

Just noticed was there a reason for the center exit muffler on the passenger side?

71firebird400 10-06-2008 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ta man (Post 3437793)
Just noticed was there a reason for the center exit muffler on the passenger side?

See Post #6.

Larry Navarro 10-07-2008 07:39 AM

so, you ordered and installed a complete system and the tailpipes couldn't be lined up?
Strange.

twov8sandat4 10-07-2008 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Navarro (Post 3438340)
so, you ordered and installed a complete system and the tailpipes couldn't be lined up?
Strange.


Yes. Actually it was more convoluted than that :p. The system came with the wrong x-pipe setup (the wide one vs. driveshaft tunnel version,) which made it impossible to install anything. We got the correct x-pipe, and the tailpipe just was not going to line up perfect with the offset/offset muffler. We are guessing the tailpipe was not bent 100% correct necessitating the different muffler :confused:. However, if I was not anal about ground clearance, we could have made the offset/offset muffler work. Either way, BSM Exhaust (the vendor) took care of the problem, and I couldn't be happier with the way the system came out :)

ta man 10-07-2008 08:47 AM

I install all my exhaust myself so a fitment issue wouldn't be good.

bonneville Joe 10-08-2008 11:55 AM

You got any sound clips? That sure looks cool..

twov8sandat4 10-08-2008 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonneville Joe (Post 3439607)
You got any sound clips? That sure looks cool..

I don't. I'll get a clip over the weekend.

ta man 10-16-2008 07:43 AM

Well definately need 3 inch exhaust now.Have a comp cam 290b cam coming along with some other changes to car.Going to need to let her breathe more.Have a little grudge race next year.Going to be sneeky .:)


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