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03-16-2014, 09:05 PM
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 Drives: VR 2012 RS Join Date: Feb 2014
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Pros and Cons about exhaust installations
Which do you recommend ? Differences between having an axle back welded or clamped ? Also if i decided to weld them on can i never change it back to stock or will it just be much harder
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03-16-2014, 09:12 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS; 2002 Trailblazer Join Date: Aug 2012
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Clamp it, and if you like it then have it welded.
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03-16-2014, 09:12 PM
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Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014
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If you have an axle back welded on and later decide to return to stock, you can.
A muffler shop would simply cut out the welded area. Now the pipes will be a few inches shorter, so a sleeve would be welded to join the two ends and cover the gap. |
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03-16-2014, 09:20 PM
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Drives: VR 2012 RS Join Date: Feb 2014
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I ordered the mrt v2, I'm sure I'm going to keep it on
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03-16-2014, 09:41 PM
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I recommend getting a clamp-on system but then taking it to a muffler shop for welding ($20-30) if it starts to slip.
Last edited by 6bangerBOOM; 03-16-2014 at 11:54 PM. |
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03-17-2014, 04:56 AM
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IF you are installing MRT's I would highly recomend welding. Most everyone has issues with the passanger one slipping. I tried the clamps and tightening with everything I had, but to no avail it would slip. I gave up and had them welded in place. No regrets and it has been 4 years now.
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03-17-2014, 02:02 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS IOM Join Date: Mar 2012
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Same here put my MRT V2 on and the clamps slipped so it is now welded
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03-17-2014, 06:16 PM
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03-17-2014, 06:19 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
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No reason not to weld it IMO. Just be sure it's perfect before you do.
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03-18-2014, 08:26 AM
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Drives: 2008 C6 Corvette Join Date: Mar 2014
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Clamp, allows better tip aligning after the systems been driven and warmed up. Also for replacements if you've been in an accident or damaged any part of the system.
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03-18-2014, 02:51 PM
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Drives: inferno orange lfx 2013 Join Date: Sep 2013
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i had the problem of the mrt slipping just had it welded.
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03-18-2014, 06:10 PM
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Ditto on the passenger side slipping. It got to the point that I forgot about it once and it started melting the valence hole where it exits. I like the sound and ended spending $25 and had a muffler shop weld both of them in. Drive around with them clamp if you don't have a problem with them slipping you are set or at least drive around and if you like them then have it welded for peace of mind.
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03-19-2014, 01:14 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2013
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I have a Borla Axle Back clamped at the moment, but do plan on getting it welded for that extra security.
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03-19-2014, 08:16 PM
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Drives: VR 2012 RS Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: US
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What are some negatives of having it welded ?
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