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Mine doesn't have any kinks that I have seen and the 08 Hemi Rams have a different converter supplier according to Magnaflow and they have had to revise the cat-back kit which hasn't been released yet. Not sure about the 4.7L system.
what about cutting all the tubing off from the cats back, and then putting in an x pipe and running duals with 2 mufflers instead those 1 in 2 out things
in my opinion, 1 pipe coming out the back looks really stupid, need 2
Not restrictive on the 08. Not sure about the older ones.
I would like to see a picture of your Y pipe b/c mine looks like they took two 2.5 ID pipes crushed them together and then crammed them into a 3 ID pipe and welded it all up.......Its gotta be terribly constrictive.
which is better for our trucks a x or y pipe and the guy who did my last car cuts it off after the cats and takes 2 pipes straight back wouldnt this hurt the scavenging effect created by a x/y pipe
So I got under there last night and got a few pics, here is the stock Y Pipe:
...Looks really crimped and bad for flow.
Also, on the side: here is a picture of my rear resonator (which leaks, notice the hole):
I'm sure that Y pipe is a significant restriction, as are the multiple 90 degree bends on the left bank downpipe. Flowmaster makes some nice smooth-transition Y-pipes which flow much better. They're not stainless, though. Magnaflow makes them in stainless, but they look a little bulky which might make it difficult to position under there. JBA makes a complete stainless replacement hi-flow Y-pipe assembly which might be worth looking into, but it's pricy.
That's not a leak in your resonator. It's a weep hole to allow condensation to drain out. Some exhaust naturally makes it's way out also, but it's intended to be that way.
Last edited by redrum25; 12-07-2008 at 07:31 AM.
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