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To remove the stock system, one must first dislodge the tailpipe, i.e., the piece leading from just behind the mufflers all the way to the tips. It is here that the stock system shows its worst qualities, what with its measly 2-inch pipe diameter. Pontiac does get some props, though, for using band-style clamps, making taking the pipes apart a snap. The 'mates really should have made them tighter, however, as they showed signs of leakage.
2004 Pontiac GTO - Back in Black

 To remove the stock system, one must first dislodge the tailpipe, i.e., the piece leading from just behind the mufflers all the way to the tips. It is here that the stock system shows its worst qualities, what with its measly 2-inch pipe diameter. Pontiac does get some props, though, for using band-style clamps, making taking the pipes apart a snap. The 'mates really should have made them tighter, however, as they showed signs of leakage.  View Related Article

 

 

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