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Insaniak · 05-16-2014, 09:58 PM

So I cut the stock muffler off 3.5 inch and well my problem is MRT doesnt even slide over the pipe its the same exact size... Thats my problem.

kjkjr27 · 05-16-2014, 10:11 PM

The ends might have gotten bent try bending them out with a mallet and see if that helps any, I had to do that with one of mine.

Insaniak · 05-16-2014, 10:30 PM

Well I tried that. The ends are ment to be flared, but I do not have a tool to flare them out. The thing is its like that for both MRT Mufflers. Im not sure what the deal is with these ones.

rtcat600man · 05-17-2014, 04:50 AM

Try a large pair of vice grips, or channel locks, or large adjustable wrench to pry it back a 1/16" I know it is extremely hard to do as I had to do it on one of mine to. Other option is take it to a local muffler shop and have them flair it open. they have hydraulic tools that can do it easily.

Insaniak · 05-17-2014, 10:10 AM

Are those ends stainless steel? I talked with muffler guy and he said if it's stainless it would probably split

scrming · 05-17-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Insaniak

Are those ends stainless steel? I talked with muffler guy and he said if it's stainless it would probably split

They are stainless. Are there slots cut in them? And even though it is stainless it can still be expanded some

MDcarnut · 05-17-2014, 05:55 PM

They are not the same size. It seems like it but they are not. It is a very tight fit, I struggled with it for a while. Thought about giving up but kept working and finally got it. I did it all by myself but it might help you to have someone with you. File the ends that you sawed to get them as smooth as possible. Fit it as best you can, use force and turning motion and work it on there. I do not recommend any hammering with anything unless you can see something is clearly out if round.

stevey_frac · 05-18-2014, 04:36 PM

It helped me to spray just a dab of WD-40 on the ends of mine. Then it slipped on, much easier.

Insaniak · 05-18-2014, 10:25 PM

I just used vice grips clamp tightening just moved it back In place but man whatdifference after that it was easy to install. They should say something about using vice grips or what not... They make it sound so easy.. Haha I love em I do notice the drone at 70+mph it bothers me some but I'm not worried about it

AnUnarmedMan · 05-18-2014, 10:38 PM

Buy the xpipe and some hush mats. Also after a month it levels out and sounds even better.

PieNsky · 05-19-2014, 05:50 PM

Stainless Works went from a X pipe to more of a H pipe as the harmonics are worse with the X pipe.

PieNsky · 05-19-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Insaniak

Are those ends stainless steel? I talked with muffler guy and he said if it's stainless it would probably split

I think backing into my carpool's drive for four years flexing the X pipe broke mine. His driveway was too steep to pull in and I scrapped the first and only time I pulled in. A muffler shop should know what to do, but I agree, it should have been mentioned before purchase.

menendez1293 · 05-19-2014, 06:16 PM

To expand the ends to the MRTs, I just stuck a larger flat head screw driver in the slots that are cut on either end and hit it with the hammer.

05-16-2014, 09:58 PM	#1
Insaniak Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 174	MRT Install problems.. So I cut the stock muffler off 3.5 inch and well my problem is MRT doesnt even slide over the pipe its the same exact size... Thats my problem.

05-16-2014, 10:11 PM	#2
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	The ends might have gotten bent try bending them out with a mallet and see if that helps any, I had to do that with one of mine. __________________ Twitch Youtube

05-17-2014, 04:50 AM	#4
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Try a large pair of vice grips, or channel locks, or large adjustable wrench to pry it back a 1/16" I know it is extremely hard to do as I had to do it on one of mine to. Other option is take it to a local muffler shop and have them flair it open. they have hydraulic tools that can do it easily. __________________ MY BUILD

05-18-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
stevey_frac Drives: 2010 LT2/RS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 349	It helped me to spray just a dab of WD-40 on the ends of mine. Then it slipped on, much easier. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Mods so far: MRTv2 Exhaust 275 / 40 / 20 Continental ExtremeContact DW's on all corners Next up: Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe (Purchased but not installed) EBC Redstuff street pads Carbotech XP8 / XP12 track pads 1LE Track Pack Note: This car built by JDP Motorsports!
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05-18-2014, 10:38 PM	#10
AnUnarmedMan Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 679	Buy the xpipe and some hush mats. Also after a month it levels out and sounds even better. __________________

05-16-2014, 10:30 PM	#3
Insaniak Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 174	Well I tried that. The ends are ment to be flared, but I do not have a tool to flare them out. The thing is its like that for both MRT Mufflers. Im not sure what the deal is with these ones.

05-17-2014, 10:10 AM	#5
Insaniak Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 174	Are those ends stainless steel? I talked with muffler guy and he said if it's stainless it would probably split

05-17-2014, 05:55 PM	#7
MDcarnut Drives: 2013 IOM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MD Posts: 108 View My Garage	They are not the same size. It seems like it but they are not. It is a very tight fit, I struggled with it for a while. Thought about giving up but kept working and finally got it. I did it all by myself but it might help you to have someone with you. File the ends that you sawed to get them as smooth as possible. Fit it as best you can, use force and turning motion and work it on there. I do not recommend any hammering with anything unless you can see something is clearly out if round.

05-18-2014, 10:25 PM	#9
Insaniak Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 174	I just used vice grips clamp tightening just moved it back In place but man whatdifference after that it was easy to install. They should say something about using vice grips or what not... They make it sound so easy.. Haha I love em I do notice the drone at 70+mph it bothers me some but I'm not worried about it

05-19-2014, 05:50 PM	#11
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	Stainless Works went from a X pipe to more of a H pipe as the harmonics are worse with the X pipe.

05-19-2014, 06:16 PM	#13
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	To expand the ends to the MRTs, I just stuck a larger flat head screw driver in the slots that are cut on either end and hit it with the hammer.