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Old September 15th, 2007, 11:57 AM   #1
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pipe sizing?


how would i measure my pipe to see how big of an in/out i need to order wit my new mufflers?
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Old September 15th, 2007, 07:11 PM   #2
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Try a tape measure at the opening of the pipe or use a set of calipers around the pipe
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Old September 16th, 2007, 05:51 PM   #3
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i would try the opening but my tips are bigger than the pipe. if i were to wrap the tape measure around the pipe...how would i find it out>
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Old September 16th, 2007, 05:55 PM   #4
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divide the number of inches in half...
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Old September 17th, 2007, 12:17 PM   #5
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and that's when i measure it by wrapping the tape measure around the pipe right?
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Old September 17th, 2007, 12:39 PM   #6
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if your wondering what it is stock it's 2.25 inches
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a measure tape would work, but yeha its 2.25.
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yeah but i had when i had it dualed out one of the manifold broke so i dunno if they replaced it wit a diff size pipe
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Old September 17th, 2007, 02:53 PM   #9
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one of the manifolds meaning the header cracked and had to be replaced or the seal between the midpipe and the header broke?
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Old September 17th, 2007, 03:11 PM   #10
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well see my passenger side manifold cracked where the end of the manifold connects to the flange

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oh ok.


than he didn't sway out the header.

he repaired the flange.

it's still the same size.
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ok so 2.25 right? and turn downs sound louder than the pipe coming out the back right?
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yes 2.25

and yes turn downs will be louder.
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ok ...well thanks for ur help...now all i gotta do is order the mufflers.
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no problem and good luck.
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