Keep my ATR system or go with a Pypes?

[Boostian]

So I need to have an exhaust shop adjust my ATR single shot system and weld up hangers for it. It's a long story but an exhaust shop has to do this, can't do it on my own.

Thing is, parts and labor are $200. Which is whatever, if its right. It came installed poorly on the car.

Do I dump $200 into it or remove it, sell it, and pick up a Pypes dual system?

Honestly, I like the look of the dual much better, could probably break even sellin the ATR system. But the ATR does sound great and looks solid too.

What to do?


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[TexasT]

Sounds like you already decided to go pypes duals, just need to pull the trigger.

I'd pull atr and go duals too.

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[jpwalt1987]

The pypes system fits like shit and is china made low grade stainless. I wasnt impressed. Fix the ATR!!!!!

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[VaderGN]

I know where you coming from. I too have been debating over switching my 3" ATR to a dual setup. But justifying the cost when there is nothing wrong with it, and just doing it for the looks swap.


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[TR Custom Parts]

I sell this system, have one on my own GN now for almost 4 years and still looks like new. http://buickgn.com/CatBack.htm

 

[Buick Mark]

Nice looking system

 

[Phoneguy]

The pypes system fits like shit and is china made low grade stainless. I wasnt impressed. Fix the ATR!!!!!

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The Pypes system on my car fit pretty well...I went with DynoMax VT mufflers though. For the money the Pypes is a descent setup.

Bryan

 

[buickGN3:16]

Single shot 3" here, didnt want the extra weight of duals & it probly wont make anymore power either!


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[pacecarta]

marks ( gn1performance ) dual 3" is a copy of the old ATR dual with a muffler similar to the pitbull and has great sound . . but marks looks so much better than the ATR and the price is great considering what the atr cost back then

the pypes needs a little trim , is a copy of the hooker dual system but in all stainless ....but not as nice looking as marks and its only 2.5" pipes
i have a pypes on my 87ttop with the pro mufflers and my opinion is they are quiet, maybe a little too quite , they dont drone like the hooker aerochambers. if i had a choice id try their violator mufflers
if quiet is what you're after the pypes is a cheap dual setup

want some rumble go with marks or check out RJC

other than that there really isn't a lot of choices except the new magnaflow 2.5 dual catback but that i wouldn't even consider because the price is no where near the competition

 

[kidglok]

Also the pypes is 409 stainless, not 304


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[Boostian]

Thanks for all the replies guys. It's a tough decision and I thinks two biggest factors are time (im driving it to Wildwood next weekend and need it foxed by then) and the fact that my wife would kill me if I keep dumping more into the car.

I know where you coming from. I too have been debating over switching my 3" ATR to a dual setup. But justifying the cost when there is nothing wrong with it, and just doing it for the looks swap.


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I hear you. I think for time constraints I'm gonna just fix the ATR system and go from there.

I really like that TR system, looks awesome also. But I do have exhaust that work now and due to only having 7 days I'd rather just fix it and be able to enjoy the car again.

Down the road ill probably spring for that TR system.

Thanks for the input guys.


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[Boostian]

Well, had the exhaust shop fix the system today. They did the following:

Welded two new hangers in and got rid of the sloppy rear hanger.
Welded test pipe w/ dump to my down pipe to keep entire system from twisting.
Welded muffler to mid pipe and rear exhaust sections over axel.

So basically, its 100% now. There is not one exhaust clamp used any more. Did a great job, moved the exhaust away from my rear pass spring so I can install my new airbag (exhaust melted old air bag and blew it out). Very happy with the work.

 

[Boostian]

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[6cylboost]

looks good.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Looks good & definitely won't leak or move around with all the welded joints, but did you not consider band clamps at the mufflers & test pipe for sure? You'll never get your DP out now unless you cut your weld at the test pipe / DP connection.
Have used band clamps on my ATR system & the have held up well for many years , don't leak either.
Would have made it alot easier to take apart if you ever wanted to remove the system.

 

[BIGPSI]

Looks good & definitely won't leak or move around with all the welded joints, but did you not consider band clamps at the mufflers & test pipe for sure? You'll never get your DP out now unless you cut your weld at the test pipe / DP connection.
Have used band clamps on my ATR system & the have held up well for many years , don't leak either.
Would have made it alot easier to take apart if you ever wanted to remove the system.

I have band clamps on my whole ATR system for over 10 years,with proper adjustment and tighten up clamps real good,i have never had any issues

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[TurboTGuy]

I have the same system Mark @ TR sells.

I love it.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Mind if I use those pics?

 

[TurboTGuy]

What's in it for me?

 

[TexasT]

I have the same system Mark @ TR sells.

I love it.

WOW, that is very nice looking. I know what I'm asking Santa for.

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