| Author | Message | ||
| FABS (Caruso348)
New member Username: Caruso348 Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2002 |
I know a supplier that sells Tubi bypass pipes. They are flanged and ported for sensors. Beautifully done and purchased for $300 set. Email for details. | ||
| Jeff B. (Miltonian)
Junior Member Username: Miltonian Post Number: 152 Registered: 12-2002 |
Good point, Gordo. It might also be worth mentioning, just in case, that the noise could possibly be coming from the flywheel, particularly if it is most noticeable when starting or shutting off the engine. Numerous threads here on the flywheel subject. | ||
| Gordo A. (Gordo)
New member Username: Gordo Post Number: 13 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mark, Just another note, I have a 348 and have had similar problems. In my case however the rattling was from the heatshields on the manifolds not the CATs. I had the CATs gutted and the problem remained. I am just in the process of replacing the manifolds and dumping the CATs in favour of Tubi. | ||
| Jeff B. (Miltonian)
Junior Member Username: Miltonian Post Number: 149 Registered: 12-2002 |
Both of the CATs on my 348 were rattling. I pulled them out and found that the inserts were sliding back and forth inside the housings. My solution was to drill and tap a hole into the housing, then install a short screw which would hold the insert solidly in place. It's worked so far, no more rattles, and the CATs work fine. Just make sure your rattle isn't due to the inserts falling apart, they might plug your muffler. If you don't have emission testing, you can also just "gut" the CATs and make your own test pipes. But if you can get good quality test pipes for $300/pair, that ain't bad! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3938 Registered: 5-2001 |
MArk, Erik's pipes are first grade. I can highly recommend them. I had them on my 348 and they were frist class. My mechnaic was also impressed with the quality of the welds and everything. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! BTW Erik I will get pipes for my new 355 from you soon  | ||
| Erik R. K. Jonsson (Gamester)
Member Username: Gamester Post Number: 286 Registered: 11-2000 |
I've got 'em in stock, ready to ship. $300 per pair shipped. Thanks Erik Stainless Steel pipe, with O2 bung and forward flange. I also have a set of 355 pipes ready to go as well. | ||
| Phil Good (Feelnotbad)
New member Username: Feelnotbad Post Number: 8 Registered: 1-2003 |
I just installed a pair of test pipes with a TUBI silencer. Not a single problem to report. Go for it! | ||
| Mark McKenzie (Redcar)
Junior Member Username: Redcar Post Number: 130 Registered: 4-2001 |
Frank, Do you have any contact info for the guy in Texas? I'm also in Texas. Thank you. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1862 Registered: 9-2001 |
I ran an Ad in the FML and got more offers than I could respond to. I bought them from a fellow in Texas for $300.00 for the pair. | ||
| Mark McKenzie (Redcar)
Junior Member Username: Redcar Post Number: 129 Registered: 4-2001 |
I think my CATs are rattling, and I want to try a pair of test pipes. I'm also considering a TUBI, but I think I'll start with just the test pipes, and the stock muffler for now. Where is the best place to buy the test pipes? Any installation tips? Chk Eng or Slow Down light complications? Thanks. Mark |