Dual Exhaust - manifold problems??

xxhurley82xx · 07-12-2007, 10:32 AM

I went to a local shop to get a quote for a dual catback system install. The guy there said they won't put dual on a V6 because the manifold will break every time. Anyone heard about or had problems with that?

theponyfactor · 07-12-2007, 10:51 AM

never heard that......lol

PColav6 · 07-12-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xxhurley82xx

I went to a local shop to get a quote for a dual catback system install. The guy there said they won't put dual on a V6 because the manifold will break every time. Anyone heard about or had problems with that?

That guy is retarded.

He's got no idea what he's talking about, try a different shop

xxhurley82xx · 07-12-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

That guy is retarded.

He's got no idea what he's talking about, try a different shop

That's what I thought... Thanks

Cheddarbob · 07-12-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

That guy is retarded.

He's got no idea what he's talking about, try a different shop

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxhurley82xx

That's what I thought... Thanks

haha
this guy is a nut
Manifold would have to be under extreme pressure to break.
yeah this guys an IDIOT
go find a new shop

v6'stang · 07-12-2007, 06:58 PM

i hate stupid ppl. maybe we should add a part to this forum of places to and to not go to. from personal experiences only tho.

SnTBakosFinest · 07-12-2007, 08:11 PM

the manifold won't break... but you will end up with frequent exhaust leaks. This is coming from my experiences, and a few other people that i know, with different setups.

I've got a divorced dual exhaust, two other guys have got X pipes, and one other an H. they basically said until they replaced their headers they were getting exhaust leaks very frequently.

theponyfactor · 07-13-2007, 06:16 AM

why would you get leaks?

Milos · 07-13-2007, 08:39 AM

Yep-- it gives you leaks but nothing considerable.... it took three years for my header-gasket to go..

but thats okay, gave me an excuse for MAC LT's

PColav6 · 07-13-2007, 09:35 AM

Aren't leaks common with any bolt-on exhaust system?

That's why some people prefer to weld.

Milos · 07-13-2007, 10:09 AM

Some people prefer welding? Oh my God.

I can't imagine how anyone would take a weld over a bolt-on (aside from money).. but thats just me.

xxhurley82xx · 07-13-2007, 10:10 AM

Pros/Cons for welding vs. bolt on?

v6'stang · 07-13-2007, 10:28 AM

with bolton the clamps will rust...welds may rust also.....can't remove a weld-on system easily.

Cheddarbob · 07-13-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by v6'stang

with bolton the clamps will rust...welds may rust also.....can't remove a weld-on system easily.

but you have tight seal with a weld
and weld wont rust if you buy the good pipe to go with it

v6'stang · 07-13-2007, 02:32 PM

tru. i still like welds better.

SnTBakosFinest · 07-13-2007, 03:49 PM

welds can break, when the exhaust heats up, it could create a hole, exhaust leak while driving, seals up when it starts to cool... ect.

I've got a welded system.

v6'stang · 07-13-2007, 03:58 PM

anyone hear a slight "clicking" sound when their car is at idle? i thought i had a leak, but i heard it on a friends 04 sixxer, but hers is all stock and it sounds the same...still could be a leak but i think it's "normal"...anyone?

Dave04Mustang · 07-13-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by v6'stang

anyone hear a slight "clicking" sound when their car is at idle? i thought i had a leak, but i heard it on a friends 04 sixxer, but hers is all stock and it sounds the same...still could be a leak but i think it's "normal"...anyone?

is your A/C on? it could be drops hitting hot pipes.. otherwise i don't know no clicks on mine

PColav6 · 07-13-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by v6'stang

anyone hear a slight "clicking" sound when their car is at idle? i thought i had a leak, but i heard it on a friends 04 sixxer, but hers is all stock and it sounds the same...still could be a leak but i think it's "normal"...anyone?

Valves might be clicking

Milos · 07-13-2007, 05:44 PM

I would personally stay away from welds. I drove a welded catback for two years and had nothing but problems. The corrosion alone snapped three hangers and, what sucks, is if there is ever a problem with a exhaust part.. (ie. catalytic converters, headers, midpipe), you're going to be paying top-dollar to repair or replace on a weld. Whereas the bonus to the bolt-on is that the parts are easily disassembled and replaced, without having to hack off your entire system.

Fair and balanced, welding is cheaper initially. If you have it done by a legit guy, you're okay. Alot of people who weld are hack-jobs, so just be vigilant.

Milos · 07-13-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Valves might be clicking

Jesus don't scare him off already... check your headers, make sure there ain't a leak there.

v6'stang · 07-13-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Valves might be clicking

haha, that happend to me a loong time ago. ran an old truck outta oil, lol. i'm VERY familiar with the sound of valves chatterin'. but yeaa it's been like that for a while, i can't remember if it did it when i bought it or not. it hasn't gotten any better/worse over 2 or so yrs so i haven't worried about it. i might get around to diagnosing the sound. who knows might have to get some LT's :-D wahoo!

v6'stang · 07-13-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave87

is your A/C on? it could be drops hitting hot pipes.. otherwise i don't know no clicks on mine

nope, happens both on and off. that's more of a "sizzle" sound...

07-12-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
xxhurley82xx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 25	Dual Exhaust - manifold problems?? I went to a local shop to get a quote for a dual catback system install. The guy there said they won't put dual on a V6 because the manifold will break every time. Anyone heard about or had problems with that?

07-12-2007, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
theponyfactor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 738	never heard that......lol __________________ 1995 3.8L Ford Mustang Chrome 17" fr500s//Mac Y-Pipe Exhaust//SS Bumper Inserts//H&R Sport Springs//Mach 1 Takeoff Shocks & Struts//MM C/C Plates//Very Slow

07-12-2007, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 932	i hate stupid ppl. maybe we should add a part to this forum of places to and to not go to. from personal experiences only tho. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-13-2007, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
theponyfactor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 738	why would you get leaks? __________________ 1995 3.8L Ford Mustang Chrome 17" fr500s//Mac Y-Pipe Exhaust//SS Bumper Inserts//H&R Sport Springs//Mach 1 Takeoff Shocks & Struts//MM C/C Plates//Very Slow

07-13-2007, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	Yep-- it gives you leaks but nothing considerable.... it took three years for my header-gasket to go.. but thats okay, gave me an excuse for MAC LT's __________________

07-12-2007, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	the manifold won't break... but you will end up with frequent exhaust leaks. This is coming from my experiences, and a few other people that i know, with different setups. I've got a divorced dual exhaust, two other guys have got X pipes, and one other an H. they basically said until they replaced their headers they were getting exhaust leaks very frequently.

07-13-2007, 10:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	Some people prefer welding? Oh my God. I can't imagine how anyone would take a weld over a bolt-on (aside from money).. but thats just me. __________________

07-13-2007, 10:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
xxhurley82xx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 25	Pros/Cons for welding vs. bolt on?

07-13-2007, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 932	with bolton the clamps will rust...welds may rust also.....can't remove a weld-on system easily. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-13-2007, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 932	tru. i still like welds better. __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-13-2007, 03:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	welds can break, when the exhaust heats up, it could create a hole, exhaust leak while driving, seals up when it starts to cool... ect. I've got a welded system.

07-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 932	anyone hear a slight "clicking" sound when their car is at idle? i thought i had a leak, but i heard it on a friends 04 sixxer, but hers is all stock and it sounds the same...still could be a leak but i think it's "normal"...anyone? __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

07-13-2007, 05:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	I would personally stay away from welds. I drove a welded catback for two years and had nothing but problems. The corrosion alone snapped three hangers and, what sucks, is if there is ever a problem with a exhaust part.. (ie. catalytic converters, headers, midpipe), you're going to be paying top-dollar to repair or replace on a weld. Whereas the bonus to the bolt-on is that the parts are easily disassembled and replaced, without having to hack off your entire system. Fair and balanced, welding is cheaper initially. If you have it done by a legit guy, you're okay. Alot of people who weld are hack-jobs, so just be vigilant. __________________