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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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Oh yeah. So I ordered one of these today. Paul was a great GREAT help. I cant emphasize how much he helped me out with ordering this. I cant wait to get it on my car.
http://www.dezod.com/pd_dezod_motors..._stainless.cfm
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Its an awesome exhaust you'll love it. congrats!
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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Oh yeah make sure you get it welded, cause the clamps provided dont really help.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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which parts? will it be obvious when I put it on?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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It doesn't really bolt up to itself, it is a slip over type that requires clamps to hold it together. In their picture it is shown welded and not with the clamps they provide. You will have a tough time getting it to stay together with the clamps alone.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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I see. So should i just go to a muffler shop and be like "hey guys put this on for me and weld it"?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Exactly thats the best option, I went to Meineke and it ran me $80. Definitely better than the four hours it took my friend and I to line everything up decently, and have leaks at every connection. Once all said and done, its a nice exhaust that looks as good as it sounds.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Sweet. Ill give some calls around town to see if I can get it done. Hey does it throw a CEL after installed?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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No CEL. All the sensors come before the system.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Thorium06
... have leaks at every connection.
Did Dezod specify a torque spec & if so did you tighten the clamp bolts to that spec?

Btw here's their web page showing the system hung with clamps:

http://www.dezod.com/pd_dezod_motors...el_exhaust.cfm
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Ok, wasnt sure. thanks man.
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Yeah all the bolts were tightened as far as they could go, they ran out of threads. Better off just having it welded.
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It's a great exhaust! You will love it. As far as clamps vs. welding it goes. My clamps worked just fine, but welding is always a better choice just to ensure no leaks! Good luck!
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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I just called meineke and they said they do the work there but they have to do a free inspection on the exhaust first. Does it pass inspection?
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What kind of inspection? Emissions?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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I guess. she didnt clarify. just said they had to inspect it
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hmm. I haven't heard of that. I'd say you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by Thorium06
What kind of inspection? Emissions?
it shouldn't matter, your catalytic convertor is in the header, the one in the mid pipe doesn't really do much.
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If not I work with a guy who is friends with the man that owns a customs shop
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That always helps.

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