CreativeCompacts.Com S-Pipe Upgrade Information
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Originally Posted by CreativeCompacts
Before this goes further then it should... I would like to assure everyone that we have the Alphawerks header installed on our test car with the S-pipe and no issues. Infact our test car was the one inwhich the jig was made off of. This is more than likely a customer installation issue, however if it is more, we will make a post. Again, there should be no issues with fitment.
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James
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Sorry I don't want it to look like they won't fit. Just explaining my situation
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Originally Posted by matty-tC
lol... how much are they? got a link? i may as well grab another one and give it a try
The torque settings are more like 32 ft-lbs...Still, using it more than twice seems like it would cause it to fail.
I can't see not replacing it though, as long as the part isn't expensive, and one is planning on taking the factory s-pipe off anyhow. Seems like it would be less of a hassle to replace it while the s-pipe is off, rather than replacing it after wards.
Keep us updated though, and let us know if that is what the issue was.
thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by matty-tC
Originally Posted by toastbox
Originally Posted by matty-tC
lol... how much are they? got a link? i may as well grab another one and give it a try
The torque settings are more like 32 ft-lbs...Still, using it more than twice seems like it would cause it to fail.
I can't see not replacing it though, as long as the part isn't expensive, and one is planning on taking the factory s-pipe off anyhow. Seems like it would be less of a hassle to replace it while the s-pipe is off, rather than replacing it after wards.
Keep us updated though, and let us know if that is what the issue was.
thanks for your help.
Hey Matt have you had any luck on the lift? I know it was a _____ for the installation of the stock pipe on my TC in the first place. Might take a little coercing to get it to fit.
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It wasn't the header->s-pipe it was the s-pipe->midpipe
the flanges weren't flat on each other... i guess under the car in my driveway (my shop was full
) i couldn't really tell but once i got it on the lift there was no problem. put a little gasket paste on the gasket and lined them up and tightened it down.
works great now
the flanges weren't flat on each other... i guess under the car in my driveway (my shop was full
) i couldn't really tell but once i got it on the lift there was no problem. put a little gasket paste on the gasket and lined them up and tightened it down.works great now
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Just got my tracking# and James did ship it Tuesday as promised. 
Too bad I won't be getting it until next Tuesday. I was hoping to install it this weekend.
Anyways, big thanks to Creative Compacts for getting it out as promised. You guys rock!
Too bad I won't be getting it until next Tuesday. I was hoping to install it this weekend.
Anyways, big thanks to Creative Compacts for getting it out as promised. You guys rock!
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Well I got the exhaust. Upon initial inspection I realized:
1) No hardware (clamps, need 3, and no bolts for flanges)
2) Borla muffler nipple is too large for the outlet pipe to the tip. I can make that work, but James you might want to look into that. The borla nipple is 2.53" inside diameter.
The Magnaflow resonator looks great as does the quality of the welds. Can't wait to see how it sounds. S-Pipe is arriving tomorrow!! Yay.
1) No hardware (clamps, need 3, and no bolts for flanges)
2) Borla muffler nipple is too large for the outlet pipe to the tip. I can make that work, but James you might want to look into that. The borla nipple is 2.53" inside diameter.
The Magnaflow resonator looks great as does the quality of the welds. Can't wait to see how it sounds. S-Pipe is arriving tomorrow!! Yay.
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Ok... since Creative Compacts isnt answering my e-mails i will give you guys a try. I just installed my SS s-pipe and everytime I had a leak between alphawerx header and s-pipe even with a new donut gasket. The s-pipe could actually move about a half inch up or down even with the bolts completely torqued down. So i bought some shorter bolts but the leak wouldnt stop until the springs were completely compressed. Is this a bad idea?
What are the springs there for?
Would it be a bad idea to use different bolts without the springs?
Sorry for so many questions... oh and I am new to posting here but a long time reader so please dont flame too much lol. Thanx in advance!
What are the springs there for?
Would it be a bad idea to use different bolts without the springs?
Sorry for so many questions... oh and I am new to posting here but a long time reader so please dont flame too much lol. Thanx in advance!
