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MissyTx · 01-12-2015, 03:01 AM

I just ordered a MRTv2 axle back and a resonated x-pipe for my 2013 Vert V6 M6. Should I have the x pipe and axle back welded on or just clamped. I am ok with the idea of just clamping the axle back, but concerned about leakage from the x pipe since it is under the cabin of the car.

Opinions?

rtcat600man · 01-12-2015, 06:01 AM

Weld them both, you will never have to worry about the clampscoming loose thisway. Along with the X pipe is 2.5 ooutlets at both ends, you exhaust is 2.5 at the front half but 2.25 at the back half. So welding is a better choice. The MRT's tend to loosen up when clamped. I have both of them welded on my set-up. Weld em and forget em. Other than the sweet sound will remind you they are there. Good Luck. and ENJOY.

BigRed585Lbs · 01-12-2015, 07:19 AM

^^X-Actly!^^
You can clamp it now and weld it up later when you get tired of the leaks and mis-alignment, or weld it now and be done with it.

MissyTx · 01-12-2015, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys, now to find a shop to install and weld them. Wonder what the going rate for that is?

crc91 · 01-12-2015, 05:28 PM

Interested in what the average rate is as well. My MRT V1s are clamped but I'd like to get em welded one day.

Rainbow1616 · 01-12-2015, 05:46 PM

I used band clamps when I installed the exhaust on My truck because I had loaned My welder out. I always said if I had a problem I would weld them but that was 2 years ago and no issues yet.

hzisfrom1994 · 01-12-2015, 08:47 PM

the price to weld my MRT V1 was 80$, no idea about the res X pipe.

MissyTx · 01-13-2015, 02:28 AM

Called around today. Huge variance in prices. One performance shop wanted $400. One exhaust only shop wanted $275, another wanted $180. A small mom & pop type shop that doesn't really do a lot of exhaust work quoted me $100. I am probably going to go with the $180, since they "know" exhaust and were a decent price.

The owner of the performance shop tried to discourage me from using the x pipe, saying it would like cause problems with my O2 sensors??

MissyTx · 01-13-2015, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crc91

Interested in what the average rate is as well. My MRT V1s are clamped but I'd like to get em welded one day.

My husband's family is originally from Chalmette but relocated to Covington and Mandeville after Katrina. I am originally from the Lafayette area. We go down there a few times a year. Next time I am out that way, I would to attend a meet up if there are any going on.

crc91 · 01-13-2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MissyTx

My husband's family is originally from Chalmette but relocated to Covington and Mandeville after Katrina. I am originally from the Lafayette area. We go down there a few times a year. Next time I am out that way, I would to attend a meet up if there are any going on.

Sounds cool by me. If you can click on the link in my signature. Like my Facebook page and that'll keep you posted on any meets in the area! Thanks!

hzisfrom1994 · 01-13-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MissyTx

Called around today. Huge variance in prices. One performance shop wanted $400. One exhaust only shop wanted $275, another wanted $180. A small mom & pop type shop that doesn't really do a lot of exhaust work quoted me $100. I am probably going to go with the $180, since they "know" exhaust and were a decent price.

The owner of the performance shop tried to discourage me from using the x pipe, saying it would like cause problems with my O2 sensors??

that's such a rip off price~!

Lacpac · 01-14-2015, 01:22 PM

Clamp first, drive a few weeks, if no leakage, tack weld to keep them in place. Cost me $20. If you have leakage, get a complete weld to seal them up.

crc91 · 01-14-2015, 03:57 PM

This might be a dumb question but how can you tell if you have leakage?

Rafael205 · 01-14-2015, 04:34 PM

Go to the hood. I paid $40 to have my MRT V2 axlebacks welded on.

01-12-2015, 03:01 AM	#1
MissyTx SPOILED Drives: 2013 SIM Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX Posts: 65	Weld or clamps? I just ordered a MRTv2 axle back and a resonated x-pipe for my 2013 Vert V6 M6. Should I have the x pipe and axle back welded on or just clamped. I am ok with the idea of just clamping the axle back, but concerned about leakage from the x pipe since it is under the cabin of the car. Opinions?

01-12-2015, 06:01 AM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Weld them both, you will never have to worry about the clampscoming loose thisway. Along with the X pipe is 2.5 ooutlets at both ends, you exhaust is 2.5 at the front half but 2.25 at the back half. So welding is a better choice. The MRT's tend to loosen up when clamped. I have both of them welded on my set-up. Weld em and forget em. Other than the sweet sound will remind you they are there. Good Luck. and ENJOY. __________________ MY BUILD

01-12-2015, 05:28 PM	#5
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Interested in what the average rate is as well. My MRT V1s are clamped but I'd like to get em welded one day. __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

01-14-2015, 03:57 PM	#13
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	This might be a dumb question but how can you tell if you have leakage? __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

01-14-2015, 04:34 PM	#14
Rafael205 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 527	Go to the hood. I paid $40 to have my MRT V2 axlebacks welded on. __________________

01-12-2015, 07:19 AM	#3
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	^^X-Actly!^^ You can clamp it now and weld it up later when you get tired of the leaks and mis-alignment, or weld it now and be done with it.

01-12-2015, 01:15 PM	#4
MissyTx SPOILED Drives: 2013 SIM Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX Posts: 65	Thanks guys, now to find a shop to install and weld them. Wonder what the going rate for that is?

01-12-2015, 05:46 PM	#6
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I used band clamps when I installed the exhaust on My truck because I had loaned My welder out. I always said if I had a problem I would weld them but that was 2 years ago and no issues yet.

01-12-2015, 08:47 PM	#7
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	the price to weld my MRT V1 was 80$, no idea about the res X pipe.

01-13-2015, 02:28 AM	#8
MissyTx SPOILED Drives: 2013 SIM Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX Posts: 65	Called around today. Huge variance in prices. One performance shop wanted $400. One exhaust only shop wanted $275, another wanted $180. A small mom & pop type shop that doesn't really do a lot of exhaust work quoted me $100. I am probably going to go with the $180, since they "know" exhaust and were a decent price. The owner of the performance shop tried to discourage me from using the x pipe, saying it would like cause problems with my O2 sensors??

01-14-2015, 01:22 PM	#12
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 491 View My Garage	Clamp first, drive a few weeks, if no leakage, tack weld to keep them in place. Cost me $20. If you have leakage, get a complete weld to seal them up.