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Discussion in '348/355' started by F355Bob, Sep 29, 2008.

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  1. F355Bob

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    #1 F355Bob, Sep 29, 2008
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  2. dlynes

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    #2 dlynes, Sep 29, 2008
    if so, looks like they may have their first claim agaist them. Someone cited an article about them in the recent weeks saying they've yet to experience problems i believe.
     
  3. UConn Husky

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    #3 UConn Husky, Sep 29, 2008
    wow, were those open air or wrapped in a heat shield? Was there any ceramic coating on them?
     
  4. PAP 348

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    #4 PAP 348, Sep 29, 2008

    Could it have been some flaw in the metal when they were made perhaps?? :):)
     
  5. ferrarioldman

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    #5 ferrarioldman, Sep 29, 2008
    I have had problems with both a muffler and headers from them. And these were new pieces. Incomplete welds and a muffler made wrong.
     
  6. PAP 348

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    #6 PAP 348, Sep 29, 2008


    Ah, NOT good!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

    Remind me in future to stay away from these guys then. :p:p
     
  7. gothspeed

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    #7 gothspeed, Sep 29, 2008
    You already knew that ................. I would go with the same system that vvassallo has ......... it is made like an A1 Abrahms ....... :cool:
     
  8. PAP 348

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    #8 PAP 348, Sep 29, 2008

    Yeah, I did actually. :p:p

    Vince's exhaust is awesome! ;);)

    Im very happy with my XOST. :):)
     
  9. vvassallo

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    #9 vvassallo, Sep 29, 2008
    Ditto - tank and sounds awesome to boot. Wonder who made that beauty? ;)
     
  10. James-NZ

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    #10 James-NZ, Sep 30, 2008
    Interesting, I have a Quicksilver muffler on my car and it's been perfect for nearly a year now. Guess I'm glad I don't have quicksilver headers.....
     
  11. davehelms

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    #11 davehelms, Sep 30, 2008
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    Identical to the failure of the OE headers. I have to find the photos of the headers repaired with galvanized fence posts....
     
  12. F355Bob

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    #12 F355Bob, Sep 30, 2008
    Those headers had the heat shields on them.
     
  13. bcwawright

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    #13 bcwawright, Sep 30, 2008
    I prefer 16ga. black steel gas pipe...since Home Depot carries a large selection of threaded fittings no welding is involved, just make sure you use the yellow teflon tape on all threaded fittings
     
  14. davehelms

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    #14 davehelms, Sep 30, 2008

    Sounds like the reason for the rear spring upgrade.....
     
  15. bcwawright

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    #15 bcwawright, Sep 30, 2008
    Yep...and will need some stiffer front springs too as I am running the exhaust forward to exit where the fog lights are....ram air exhaust should be worth an extra 100hp at the front wheels...
     
  16. DMOORE

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    #16 DMOORE, Sep 30, 2008


    The only danger involved with that is, if you turn into a strong headwind, your car can instantly gain 20-30mph. Be careful!



    Darrell.
     
  17. bcwawright

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    #17 bcwawright, Oct 1, 2008

    Well that is something I didn't take into consideration....now I'm really scared...lol
     

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