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megan test pipes cracked !!!!

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Exclamation megan test pipes cracked !!!!

can anybody tell me why they crack near the weld area where the resonator and pipe connect ?? is it just the heat that does it or a bad weld job ??
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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I think it's the weld.. mine cracked after a few weeks. I also had their headers on, but they were fine other than super fast rusting
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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so what did you do to fix it !? did you just get them rewelded
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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damn that sux.
is it the old version or the new version with flex pipe?

I also installed mine last week :finger crossed:
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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I sold mine, I think the person that purchased them from me went ahead and rewelded all the flanges
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Just get them MIG welded.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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Get some Fast Intentions test pipes. Problem solved

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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mine cracked on the hanger arm, possibly due to the tight fitting that put stress on it. Got it rewelded on for $40 and been solid ever since.
 
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