Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???

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Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« on: March 13, 2011 - 01:54:08 PM »
Want to use 304 Stainless x-pipe exhaust system with on my 73 challenger.  I'm looking at local fabricators in Michigan and things are looking really expensive.  I've looked at and considered 'Pypes' SS universal system but don't know if there are issues with e-bodies.  Has anyone purchased any pieces that work on their challenger/cuda?  Also, any opinions on the new stainless 'band clamps' in lieu of welding units together.  I want to do this as affordable as possilbe.   :naughty:   thanks!
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2011 - 02:54:47 PM »
Sorry, stainless pipe and affordable don't go well with each other. If you want fancy, you pay fancy prices.   :smokin:
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2011 - 06:18:02 PM »
stainless 3" systems are pricey,,this is the one i used and love it,,but it cost
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MagnaFlow-Cat-Back-Sys-70-72-Mopar-E-Body-3-Cuda-15852-/180638814062?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AChallenger&hash=item2a0ee98f6e


Thats the one Im running  :2thumbs: if I had it to do over I would go with the 2.5 kit. it exits to the tips and is a little quieter  the 3 inch turns down at the valance so you have to re do the back to fit your car if your running tips. I added a set of resonators to help with the noise. My guy tack welded the pipes to keep them from twisting and then used the clamps.
 
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2011 - 08:48:17 PM »
Here's what I just ordered, 2.5" Magnaflow stainless. Out of stock til Mar 21, I'll just have to wait to do my exhaust. This was the best price on Magnaflow that I could find, plus I had a 10% Ebay email coupon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnaflow-70-72-Dodge-Challenger-Dual-Exhaust-System-/110330454231?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19b03520d7

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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2011 - 11:15:19 PM »
Here's what I just ordered, 2.5" Magnaflow stainless. Out of stock til Mar 21, I'll just have to wait to do my exhaust. This was the best price on Magnaflow that I could find, plus I had a 10% Ebay email coupon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnaflow-70-72-Dodge-Challenger-Dual-Exhaust-System-/110330454231?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19b03520d7

That link says they have 8 available  :dunno: I got mine from here http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-15851-243.html click on the make offer put in your eBay price and save on shipping
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2011 - 10:55:25 PM »
I got the 2.5" magnaflows from www.performancepeddler.com Put in an offer, I got mine last year for $361.00
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2011 - 05:40:29 PM »
Most vendors are advertising for ONLY 70-72 challengers/cudas.  Since my challenger is a 73, I'm wondering if there's a difference in underbody set-up that I'm not aware of between the 70-72's and the 73-74's.   :faint:
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2011 - 10:02:14 PM »
Most vendors are advertising for ONLY 70-72 challengers/cudas.  Since my challenger is a 73, I'm wondering if there's a difference in underbody set-up that I'm not aware of between the 70-72's and the 73-74's.   :faint:

I sure hope not, mine is a 74. Perhaps the 73-74's came with different emissions equipment that wouldn't hook up to these systems? Just a WAG, if there is a real difference I'll have trouble on my hands.

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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2011 - 06:13:20 PM »
Well, i went the first step.  I got two stainless Magnaflow muffs #14329's sitting in my garage  :bigsmile: ready to mate up with something. 
Now, just need the pipes!
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2011 - 06:32:25 PM »
Hey, thedodgeboys and 72rtchallenger.....are your systems ALL STAINLESS STEEL or just the mufflers???
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2011 - 07:29:36 PM »
Slims Alignment n Rod shop on 10 and gratiot did the exhaust for us on our customers cuda. 3 in stainless all the way back. All mandrell and tig welded with v-band clamps for servicing. with an X pipe. electric cutouts.586 775 7765 ask for Dave.
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2011 - 05:47:26 PM »
thanks Dave, gotta get over to your place, too!
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2011 - 07:28:50 PM »
i think i have some under belly pics of the exhaust.
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Re: Anyone using 3" Stainless X-Pipe Exhaust System???
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2011 - 08:05:41 PM »
Hey, thedodgeboys and 72rtchallenger.....are your systems ALL STAINLESS STEEL or just the mufflers???

All STAINLESS STEEL for me  :money:  I even found someone to make the front section for me out of stainless.
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