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Old 05-21-2012, 03:51 PM
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I recently had my resonator deleted and replaced with a straight pipe. I wasnt sure what the U-Bend was when i was in the muffler shop so i didnt have anything done to it. Now that i know i will go back, i just need to know what to replace it with. Should i put in another straight pipe and just attach the O2 sensor? Or purchase a piece online to replace it?

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Old 05-21-2012, 03:58 PM
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Ask your exhaust shop their recommendation. If they can straight pipe it, go for it.
 
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Old 05-21-2012, 03:59 PM
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I just had the performance shop chop out the U-bend with O2 sensor and custom fit a pipe with the O2 sensor mounted to the side... Very inexpensive compared to a downpipe replacement... Also depends what other mods you have in mind as far as the exhaust is concerned... Hope this helps...
 
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Old 05-21-2012, 04:03 PM
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Thanks again guys, appreciate the help. Still pretty new to modding my car. Ill stop by there and ask. What can i expect from doing this?
 
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Old 05-21-2012, 04:32 PM
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Don't know if you are in the States... Up here in Canada we pay more for almost everything, so this cost me roughly $75.00, as I had the resonator deleted and a high performance Magnaflow cat installed at the same time... Already had my Magnaflow mufflers and Vibrant tips...

PS - If you meant what to expect performance wise, you'll be surprised... Better flow and response and better sound... Let us know...
 

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Old 05-21-2012, 05:11 PM
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someday I need to do this too.
 
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Old 05-21-2012, 07:01 PM
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Alright thanks, ill let you guys know on here how it goes. Ill have it done next week. And ya i think its an easy mod and beneficial if you do it. Go for it, its fast and cheap
 
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Old 05-21-2012, 08:00 PM
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just have them make a little piece of pipe to replace the "u" bend and in that little piece they will drill for the oxygen sensor and weld a new oxygen sensor bung in place so they can reinstall the sensor. very simple. if you have a welder you could do this yourself for probably $5......
 
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i deleted res, u bend, cat, etc, i would suggest asking them if you can have the 02 put in the pipe, or an 02 simulator (that tucks away).. boom
 
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Old 05-23-2012, 04:41 PM
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www.ZZPerformance.com sells a delete piece for about $35-40.

-----> ZZPerformance - Ubend Delete #ZZ-UBENDD
 
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