Track Pipe

gerry_miranda · #1 (**permalink**) 11-15-2004, 06:47 AM

Question,

Is the track Pipe really woth it?
Any issues?
I saw Marco Gained about 10 ft lbs of torque on his application.
I will buying one of these soon.

#2 (**permalink**) 11-15-2004, 08:52 AM

Buy it. 15 RWHP and 8-10 RWT across the ENTIRE RPM band. on my car.
There is zero discussion needed on this application on your car Gerry. It is a NO BRAINER.

gerry_miranda · #3 (**permalink**) 11-15-2004, 09:15 AM

Thanks....Im paying for one now.

gerry_miranda · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 09:16 AM

Marco,

Where under the car did u tuck the AA SIMS that u had for the track pipe?

#5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 10:18 AM

I slid them up under the silver insulation wrapped around the trans tunnel. I then put screws into the insulation around them , locking them up there so they will not fall out.

gerry_miranda · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 10:51 AM

Thanks

#7 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 11:24 AM

Happy to help, Gerry

gerry_miranda · #8 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 06:10 PM

Ome last question Marco. How did you remove the six bolts that connect from the manifold to the cat?

I was able to remove one and completely shear the second one. A friend of mine who is doing the same install just happen to call today and he sheared 4 of the 6.

Any ideas? Im currently bathing these in PB Blaster.

#9 (**permalink**) 11-19-2004, 06:29 PM

Heat.

GOTUBCH · #10 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 05:19 AM

Just break them off and install new ones in them they will press out. No big deal really. Good luck

gerry_miranda · #11 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOTUBCH

Just break them off and install new ones in them they will press out. No big deal really. Good luck

A couple of shots of PB Blaster and a half inch wrench...came off easily.

Now, I cant seem to get rid of that damn PB Blaster smell from my manifold. It keeps seeping into the cabin.

BTW...I felt no torque loss and saw improvement on the top end. Throttle response is better.

BUT...The exhaust is now quieter....damn....

#12 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 10:39 AM

regrets Gerry? or are you happy you did it?

gerry_miranda · #13 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 12:19 PM

No regrets...
Performace wise, Im happy with it. Great torque response evetywhere it seems.
Only minor issue is the smell. It does not bother me but it seems to bother my buddies following me.
They could also be just giving me a hard time.

#14 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 12:25 PM

Mine smells a little also, almost like something is slightly burning off the exhaust. What do I care!!! It rips and I love the sound. In combo with my RMS ceramacote headers and B&B triflo, it just sounds NASTY.

Enjoy your trackpipe and keep me posted on your car.

skratch · #15 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 04:18 PM

Hey marco hows that beast doing?
I dont know if you remember me but we talked last year at show and shine and I told you to put on the m50 manifold on your car.Do you have a before and after dyno with the mani on?Do you feel it was worth it.

If any one else is looking for a track pipe I have one fore sale.