TJWong's custom 'X'-pipe from Dr. Gas.
12-30-2005, 11:41 AM
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TJWong's custom 'X'-pipe from Dr. Gas.
New thread spun off from thoughts here:
Adding LT Headers and relocating CATs BEWARE
Does this include the leading and trailing pipes welded to the 'X' or
do those need to be added by the purchaser?
Automatic friendly? Diameter?
I'd be interested in participating if Dr G. felt like making a run.
.
Adding LT Headers and relocating CATs BEWARE
Originally Posted by tjwong
SJW, that X pipe is mild steel that is ceramic coated. Call Dr Gas and ask
for Neal. He has my CAD Drawing of the muffler demensions that he
used to make that unit. He can just make you another. Tell him it was
a cad drawing that was sent to him by Tom Wong. If he doesn't have it
contact me again and I can fax it to him
The cost is about $200 and
shipping.
for Neal. He has my CAD Drawing of the muffler demensions that he
used to make that unit. He can just make you another. Tell him it was
a cad drawing that was sent to him by Tom Wong. If he doesn't have it
contact me again and I can fax it to him
The cost is about $200 andshipping.
do those need to be added by the purchaser?
Automatic friendly? Diameter?
I'd be interested in participating if Dr G. felt like making a run.
.
12-30-2005, 11:53 AM
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Please respect forum rules when posting
I not not trying to create trouble for myself, tjwong or anyone else. If
that is where this thread is likely to lead, then let's just stop before
we get started.
.
Originally Posted by savewave
1. Non-supporting vendors can't use the Forum to market and promote their goods/services. We allow members to include a link in their signatures to their businesses so long as it does not compete with a supporting vendor, is not Corvette related AND does not conflict with any other Forum rules. The vendors involved do not fit that guideline and may not use the Forum for promotion of their goods/services.
2. Forum members can post about a good experience they have had with a non-supporting vendor so long as that post is not so specific (address, phone number, e-mail address, URL) or so frequent as to constitute marketing and promotion. The links included and repeated references to some of those involved put them in conflict with our rules/guidelines.
3. There is some kind of rivaly and/or personal dispute involving one or more of these non-supporting vendors that has resulted in personal attacks and repeated bashing. Forum rules allow for the posting of a factual account of an unresolved dispute so long as every reasonable effort first has been made to resolved the issue offline. After the factual account has been posted, it goes into the archives and cannot be reintroduced on subsequent days and in a variety of sections. The dispute in some of the links you provided is in conflict with those rules/guidelines.
Bottom line: Nobody is exempt from Forum rules/guidelines. The vendors mentioned must stop using the Forum to promote their goods/services or risk being banned. The loyal followers of each vendor much stop promoting the services provided by their friends because it has exceeded what is allowable. The bashing of vendors (supporting or non-supporting) and Forum members is always inappropriate and must stop.
1. Non-supporting vendors can't use the Forum to market and promote their goods/services. We allow members to include a link in their signatures to their businesses so long as it does not compete with a supporting vendor, is not Corvette related AND does not conflict with any other Forum rules. The vendors involved do not fit that guideline and may not use the Forum for promotion of their goods/services.
2. Forum members can post about a good experience they have had with a non-supporting vendor so long as that post is not so specific (address, phone number, e-mail address, URL) or so frequent as to constitute marketing and promotion. The links included and repeated references to some of those involved put them in conflict with our rules/guidelines.
3. There is some kind of rivaly and/or personal dispute involving one or more of these non-supporting vendors that has resulted in personal attacks and repeated bashing. Forum rules allow for the posting of a factual account of an unresolved dispute so long as every reasonable effort first has been made to resolved the issue offline. After the factual account has been posted, it goes into the archives and cannot be reintroduced on subsequent days and in a variety of sections. The dispute in some of the links you provided is in conflict with those rules/guidelines.
Bottom line: Nobody is exempt from Forum rules/guidelines. The vendors mentioned must stop using the Forum to promote their goods/services or risk being banned. The loyal followers of each vendor much stop promoting the services provided by their friends because it has exceeded what is allowable. The bashing of vendors (supporting or non-supporting) and Forum members is always inappropriate and must stop.
that is where this thread is likely to lead, then let's just stop before
we get started.
.
Last edited by Slalom4me; 12-30-2005 at 11:56 AM.
12-30-2005, 12:00 PM
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"2. Forum members can post about a good experience they have had with a non-supporting vendor so long as that post is not so specific (address, phone number, e-mail address, URL)"
There is nothing wrong with this post IMHO no URL, address, phone number or e-mail so I cant see any problems whats so ever. I think this is a subject many would be interested in, a direct bolt in X pipe would definatly be somthing on my list of things to do.
There is nothing wrong with this post IMHO no URL, address, phone number or e-mail so I cant see any problems whats so ever. I think this is a subject many would be interested in, a direct bolt in X pipe would definatly be somthing on my list of things to do.
12-30-2005, 12:16 PM
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Ive never seen TJ solicit openly on this forum, sounds like he was just sharing information. TJ's a good guy who has helped lots of people here.
12-30-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
I've never seen TJ solicit openly on this forum, sounds like he was just
sharing information. TJ's a good guy who has helped lots of people here.
sharing information. TJ's a good guy who has helped lots of people here.
I didn't add the reminder about forum rules to direct it at him, it is
for me and for anyone choosing to post here.
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12-30-2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Ive never seen TJ solicit openly on this forum, sounds like he was just sharing information. TJ's a good guy who has helped lots of people here.
That is the most functional / cleanest C-4 exhaust system, I have ever seen. One in which I will copy, in the near future....
12-30-2005, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Ive never seen TJ solicit openly on this forum, sounds like he was just sharing information. TJ's a good guy who has helped lots of people here.
I agree w/slalom4me it is one of the best I have seen also, mine is very similar (RT ) except tabs need to be welded to the pipes for the LT brackets that I have (which it was TJ who helped me w/that info!) It was his set-up and -=jeff=- that I wanted to copy.
Wlhen I get out of work I will try to get a couple of shots, problem is they won't be as clear since the car is not that high in the air.
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12-30-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Slalom4me
New thread spun off from thoughts here:
Adding LT Headers and relocating CATs BEWARE
Does this include the leading and trailing pipes welded to the 'X' or
do those need to be added by the purchaser?
Automatic friendly? Diameter?
I'd be interested in participating if Dr G. felt like making a run.
.
Adding LT Headers and relocating CATs BEWARE
Does this include the leading and trailing pipes welded to the 'X' or
do those need to be added by the purchaser?
Automatic friendly? Diameter?
I'd be interested in participating if Dr G. felt like making a run.
.
12-30-2005, 05:14 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
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Tom, are those mufflers 3" in? If so, what brand? And, does it work with an A4? 
12-30-2005, 06:09 PM
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Tim, I'm pretty sure those are the B&B mufflers TJ is using. I have the whole B&B system on mine with thier xpipe. 
12-30-2005, 06:17 PM
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Tim, I'm pretty sure those are the B&B mufflers TJ is using. I have the whole B&B system on mine with thier xpipe. 
12-30-2005, 06:22 PM
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Is the front hanger on the LT1s only used on the M6 or on
the A4, too?
I picked up rear hangers some time ago and recall that neither I
nor my friendly GM parts person were able to determine if there
is a front hanger. I can see one clearly on tjwong's M6 car.
.
the A4, too?
I picked up rear hangers some time ago and recall that neither I
nor my friendly GM parts person were able to determine if there
is a front hanger. I can see one clearly on tjwong's M6 car.
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12-30-2005, 06:38 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
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Thanks Ransome............sweet system on yours too. Is it 3" also? Be safe New Years Bud
12-30-2005, 07:26 PM
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Here's a question...
Does the stock resonator combine the flow from both exhaust banks? If so, then it leads to other questions about exhaust crossover placement.
I didn't "search" before posting so feel free to "red-head stepchild" me
Does the stock resonator combine the flow from both exhaust banks? If so, then it leads to other questions about exhaust crossover placement.
I didn't "search" before posting so feel free to "red-head stepchild" me
12-30-2005, 08:12 PM
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Melting Slicks
I have the exact same setup on mine as TJ's. Back before the Forum rules I started a Dr Gas Group Purchase on that X-Pipe, and got about 10 people to go in on it. I believe it was $169 at the time and we got it for $139. Have no idea what it costs now.
TJ's setup looks awesome!
Mike
TJ's setup looks awesome!
Mike
12-30-2005, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Slalom4me
Is the front hanger on the LT1s only used on the M6 or on the A4, too?
I picked up rear hangers some time ago and recall that neither I
nor my friendly GM parts person were able to determine if there
is a front hanger. I can see one clearly on tjwong's M6 car..
I picked up rear hangers some time ago and recall that neither I
nor my friendly GM parts person were able to determine if there
is a front hanger. I can see one clearly on tjwong's M6 car..
12-30-2005, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mseven
I have the front hanger and it will fit the A4 bolt pattern on the trans.
I don't remember the PN I can look to see if I still have it , but I looked
up the PN as a 95 lt-1
I don't remember the PN I can look to see if I still have it , but I looked
up the PN as a 95 lt-1
email for help.
Cheers,
Ken R.
12-30-2005, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Caboboy
Tom, are those mufflers 3" in? If so, what brand? And, does it work with an A4?
12-31-2005, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Caboboy
Thanks Ransome............sweet system on yours too. Is it 3" also? Be safe New Years Bud
01-01-2006, 01:38 AM
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I'll re-voice my question...
Does the stock resonator provide a cross-exhaust bank function?
If it combines both banks then we're back to the "X" placement. And what does the placement provide? Apparently on the GS it must've done something. GM "X'd" it right before the resonator.
Fad or not?
Does the stock resonator provide a cross-exhaust bank function?
If it combines both banks then we're back to the "X" placement. And what does the placement provide? Apparently on the GS it must've done something. GM "X'd" it right before the resonator.
Fad or not?