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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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still dead as could be. I got the valve covers off and the alternator removed, then decided beer and motorcycles sounded more fun haha
Make it to the car show?
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave

still dead as could be. I got the valve covers off and the alternator removed, then decided beer and motorcycles sounded more fun haha
LoL! Nothing like a little liquid motivation to get ya going. In another direction...
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave
still dead as could be. I got the valve covers off and the alternator removed, then decided beer and motorcycles sounded more fun haha


Yup, - beer dirt bikes falling on your ***, bonfires, chicks, -more beer.....I don't remember the rest.

Back to work.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Personal pref on headers for some, - but OBX are all Flash IMO. If that's what you like, get the MOST beneficial OBX'S for engine flow AND MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE you size the collectors +system accordingly.

Personally, I'd run the Longer Pacesetter headers or Kooks (Modified/cut/turned) with 350 hp plus.

The 3" Single in/Single out Borla XR series is PERFECT!
I believe the Borla XS is more quiet. That is what i run. My exhaust setup is already ridiculously loud when i get half way on the throttle. I would think XR's would be way loud with longtubes. I'm sure it'd scream tho.

But i have heard nothing but bad things about pace setters, they rust and dont even come with flanges, so you gotta weld up an exhaust. Defeats the purpose of bolt on mods IMO.

But anyways, im totally with you on the Borla! Finally got to cruise around in my truck today for the first time in months. Loving the longtubes.

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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave

I believe the Borla XS is more quiet. That is what i run. My exhaust setup is already ridiculously loud when i get half way on the throttle. I would think XR's would be way loud with longtubes. I'm sure it'd scream tho.

But i have heard nothing but bad things about pace setters, they rust and dont even come with flanges, so you gotta weld up an exhaust. Defeats the purpose of bolt on mods IMO.

But anyways, im totally with you on the Borla! Finally got to cruise around in my truck today for the first time in months. Loving the longtubes.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzDvzPABFdQ
I'm running pacesetters. Installed all new exhaust with the new engine. Had the exhaust shop make a slip joint to slide over the header flange and then weld 2 tabs(one on the header flange, other on exhaust side) with a hole drilled through them so I can slide a bolt through and tighten. Gives you a snug fit while keeping the flexibility of removing the headers. As far as rust, I live in N. Fl so I'm not worried about it. No salt rusting issues down here. had them on for 2 1/2 years with only minor surface rust.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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Hey IBD, i was just messin with ya on LR. I already have all my 4v stuff besides a few little things lol
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave

But anyways, im totally with you on the Borla! Finally got to cruise around in my truck today for the first time in months. Loving the longtubes.

Finally getting to drive the truck again - YouTube
HEY , - I think you have a whine under that hood ??

Since that be the case, -any muffler would sound good on that truck. Perhaps a dual out would tame it a bit.
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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This will get me by..

I feel like a true F15DY boy
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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This will get me by..

I feel like a true F15DY boy
LOL! Learning to improvise young padawan. The force is strong with this one.
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Gone for two weeks and it looks like I didn't miss anything?
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