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Originally Posted by Spuds
JDL seems to have a combination OP/FP product with a v-band between the pieces. Supposedly that reduces the bends a bit and makes it easier to install vs getting the 2 pieces separately with the usual 2 bolt flanges.
My question is whether these features outweigh the loss of modularity with stock/other aftermarket OP and FPs? Yes that's an opinion question, but I figured I would see if there's a consensus one way or the other. Also, my experience with v-bands has been less than great, so I am also wondering if anyone with this has had any issues with the v-bands not sealing on this?
For reference:
-JDL 4-2-1 on one end
-Would be ultra quiet FP
-TBD catback, leaning CSG touring for dual exit or quietest single exit I can find.
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I have this frontpipe/overpipe combo attached to my turbo kit. I had it all built together, and it's still a huge pain in the fucking ass to make a V-band fit perfectly here. The fit is great though and the quality in the welding and materials is superb. 0 regrets until I have to touch it. At least with a flange the bolts, when tightened, will generally align themselves..
EDIT: sorry for sideways photo, i know this uploader flips portrait orientation pictures sideways. I'm not fixing it though, just lean, you'll be doing plenty of bending when you install this anyway so consider this a pre-stretch