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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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hi guys going to replace my standard up pipe (because it's blowing) for a stainless steel one can anyone recomend one they have used cheers
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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There's many to choose from, however stay away from the flexi up pipes.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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is that because the flexi ones break easy
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Where's Harvey when you need him??

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Originally Posted by scooby1508
is that because the flexi ones break easy
Yes, plus they are generally too large a bore, actually making the turbo spool even later.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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been looking at a greedy one from graham goode are these any good
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will the car still pass an m.o.t with the standard up pipe removed. the car still has the other two cats fitted
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The car can pass with one sports cat (in the down pipe) fitted. Just as long as it's red hot when the test is carried out!
You can lose the other two cats then!
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anybody else recommend one they have used
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