TORQUE LOOPS ?

[DavidNC]

It may be paint burning off. The stove paint was rubbed off, said I painted with brake rotor paint. Realized last night that it may not be high temperature enough. Seems to be leak free.

Will try the reset before I leave this morning.

[willtill]

Too each his own on exhaust changes and what ever makes one happy...I personally cannot see the sense and value in spending huge bucks and a major install headache just to, "hopefully" gain a couple of HP and sound...I am perfectly happy with my Cobra's (including a slight drone at times) as are those, I am sure, who have other exhausts and Torq Loopz. JMHO

[DavidNC]

Did the reset as described about. Ran and shifted as it should. I noticed more power. My wife also noticed more power and was caught off guard, holding on tight. I'll give a report on mileage in the near future.

[Old Ryder]

Has anybody ever just replaced the gap where the CATS are with a simple straight pipe instead of the loops? What are the benefits of the loops?

[Pap]

Has anybody ever just replaced the gap where the CATS are with a simple straight pipe instead of the loops? What are the benefits of the loops?

Good question!
I'd like to know as well.

[DavidNC]

I don't see a simple pipe working because of a need for the center support, muffler cover support attachment point as well as the front header pipe shield mounting points.

[Pap]

I've been trying to research these pipes on the internet and saw a post saying that these pipes are problematic by working loose and leaking. One guy gave feedback stating that after a year, he would never recommend you to get these unless you like to remove your plastic a lot and re-tighten the clamps. Any of you on here experiencing this issue?
I'm not bashing these pipes, just trying to get feedback.

[Hornblower]

I've been trying to research these pipes on the internet and saw a post saying that these pipes are problematic by working loose and leaking. One guy gave feedback stating that after a year, he would never recommend you to get these unless you like to remove your plastic a lot and re-tighten the clamps. Any of you on here experiencing this issue?
I'm not bashing these pipes, just trying to get feedback.

Pap, here's my take on that...based on my experience, I can see how this is a potential trouble spot for the Loopz. As a result, I would recommend taking extra measures to insure against it. There are two things I've done and would suggest to others considering this mod. First, I doubled up on the sealing gaskets (you could get by with 1 1/2 gaskets on each side). I believe the supplied gaskets are shorter than they should be so I requested extra gaskets to add to that. Second, I don't particularly like the gasket maker supplied with the kit. After a short time of running, that stuff literally turns to dust. As a result, the second thing I did was to substitute real muffler gasket sealer which I purchased at the auto parts store. I understand some people use high temp silicone which would probably be fine as well. I have a feeling however, that any future disassembly would be more difficult with that. After taking these steps, I have had no further problems with leakage and doubt I ever will.

[DavidNC]

Clamps can be placed in such a way that they are easily reached with all covers in place.

[BIGLRY]

Clamps can be placed in such a way that they are easily reached with all covers in place.

+1
and even after more than a year of riding with OEM exhaust mufflers and now an aftermarket system mine have not come loose or leaked, but gasket placement is crucial in that respect.