FLP Y-pipe install, pics
04-27-2008, 10:00 PM
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FLP Y-pipe install, pics
Finally started installing the exhaust system back on the car. I had the FLP 1 3/4" longtubes and their 2.75" Y-pipe with off-road test pipes that bolt in via a round-v-flange device. I removed the y-pipe off the car when I sold my B&B to have it re-cerami-coated. Just a few shots of the setup.
04-28-2008, 09:39 AM
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Man, that is just freakin TOO clean. 
You're beyond OCD. You must be a nervous wreck when you drive it...at least I know I would be and I thought I was ****. LOL
Looks good man. Looks real damn good. Does your y-pipe bang at all? FLP should've built a better y but aside from that I still love mine.
You're beyond OCD. You must be a nervous wreck when you drive it...at least I know I would be and I thought I was ****. LOLLooks good man. Looks real damn good. Does your y-pipe bang at all? FLP should've built a better y but aside from that I still love mine.
04-28-2008, 10:09 AM
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LOL, (OCD for sure (both of us)) 
You would think I would be a nervous wreck, but I won't let the attention to detail keep me from enjoying my car. If something happens, oh well, I'll just repair it and move on 
Just FYI on the FLP y-pipe banging issue. I no longer have a problem, mufflex sell a stainless mounting clamp with two rubber isolators that you tack weld to the body, other part wraps around the drivers side of the y-pipe. I repaired that banging issue years ago, most people don't know how to solve the problem, not enough of our setup out there for anyone to really create a solution. Let me know if you need any help with sourcing the part. Hate to see a car like yours still have the banging y-pipe issue, especially when it likes to pull timing from the motor (false knock retard). You have a beautiful car !
You would think I would be a nervous wreck, but I won't let the attention to detail keep me from enjoying my car. If something happens, oh well, I'll just repair it and move on Just FYI on the FLP y-pipe banging issue. I no longer have a problem, mufflex sell a stainless mounting clamp with two rubber isolators that you tack weld to the body, other part wraps around the drivers side of the y-pipe. I repaired that banging issue years ago, most people don't know how to solve the problem, not enough of our setup out there for anyone to really create a solution. Let me know if you need any help with sourcing the part. Hate to see a car like yours still have the banging y-pipe issue, especially when it likes to pull timing from the motor (false knock retard). You have a beautiful car !
04-28-2008, 10:51 AM
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04-28-2008, 11:57 AM
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I definitely want to take it to a few car shows (just for fun). Mostly, I'm going to drive it this summer. The car has been idle for almost 3 summers 
It will make a few trips to the track for some ET's at the end of the summer/fall.
It will make a few trips to the track for some ET's at the end of the summer/fall.
04-28-2008, 01:33 PM
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Just FYI on the FLP y-pipe banging issue. I no longer have a problem, mufflex sell a stainless mounting clamp with two rubber isolators that you tack weld to the body, other part wraps around the drivers side of the y-pipe. I repaired that banging issue years ago, most people don't know how to solve the problem, not enough of our setup out there for anyone to really create a solution. Let me know if you need any help with sourcing the part. Hate to see a car like yours still have the banging y-pipe issue, especially when it likes to pull timing from the motor (false knock retard). You have a beautiful car !
My car is ok,...your car is phenominal! I've got a LONG way to go to get to your status. Maybe once I'm retired from the AF in a few years I can go that route. I'll need a spare Fbod though.
04-28-2008, 01:34 PM
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You're going to get spent tire rubber all over that beautiful undercarriage.
04-28-2008, 02:37 PM
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2000GTP: The fun part will be cleaning it off the car
SRZ: Next time I work on the car I will try to take a pic of the mufflex adaptor, so you can see how well it holds the FLP y-pipe away from the under-body.
PS SRZ: Don't sell yourself short, your car is STOUT ! Especially your engine combo.....
SRZ: Next time I work on the car I will try to take a pic of the mufflex adaptor, so you can see how well it holds the FLP y-pipe away from the under-body.
PS SRZ: Don't sell yourself short, your car is STOUT ! Especially your engine combo.....
04-29-2008, 01:50 AM
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Definitely more clearance w/ FLP's. I'm slammed talking about a 25" from the top of the arch to the ground and still have 3"-3.5" clearance from the bottom of the drivers y to the ground.
96SilverRam, thanks for compliments. I like to see the hanger pics whenever you have time.
96SilverRam, thanks for compliments. I like to see the hanger pics whenever you have time.