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    I found this down pipe on zz. I have a 2007 Pontiac grandprix base. Do you think it will fit?

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    97-08 can all take the same dp
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dsmuts View Post
    97-08 can all take the same dp
    Do you think if I used the 2.5" stainless with cat, that it will set a code? Does anyone have any good/bad experience with zz down pipes that have cats?
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    It's not really a "bad" converter the catalyst is just rattling around. A stock replacement is rediculous compared to the ZZ Performance down pipe.
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    Why not get a catless dp and get the code tuned out?
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    Tuning cost more than what I am willing to pay. Im keeping it stock for now.
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    Not if you know someone with DHP of HPT that will erase it for you.
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    lol I wish
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    Hit up the Ohio thread. I am sure you can find someone to delete the code out.
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    There is an Ohio thread? Didn't know that....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sven The Sexman View Post
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    there is also a FB page, but I don't do FB so I have never seen it
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    Are you from around my area?
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    I'm about 2 hr 30min to the east. Did you know about the meet in Dayton on the 1st of September? You could have your code deleted then if you got the DP installed by then.

    http://www.grandprixforums.net/dayto...1-a-81392.html
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    I had no clue wow im only 20 minutes from Miamisburg and another 10 to Dayton. Where in Dayton do you know?
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    I'll be at the Dayton meet with my dhp tuner
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spike89 View Post
    I found this down pipe on zz. I have a 2007 Pontiac grandprix base. Do you think it will fit?

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    Spike89--

    Southern Ohio doesn't have inspections anymore, E-check was one of the most unpopular things around. Save yourself the $40 and get the catless, so long as you don't mind the crispy smell coming out your tailpipe. It bolts in pretty easily as long as you aren't fighting with rusty bolts, IIRC you need a 13 or 14mm socket up front and a 15 in the back, two bolts come off on both ends, stock downpipe comes right off, put some gasket sealant on both ends, bolt the new one in, good to go.

    The front bolts are in an awkward position though, it's a PITA to get out if you're dealing with stuck bolts/don't have a good extension (like I was - a fifteen minute job turned into three hours).

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    As far as tuning out the P0140 code that the car -will- throw if you have a catless, just come to the meet - I'm getting mine tuned out on that occasion, too. IIRC dsmuts was charging $20-40 per tune, correct me if I'm wrong?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hensleya1 View Post
    Spike89--

    Southern Ohio doesn't have inspections anymore, E-check was one of the most unpopular things around. Save yourself the $40 and get the catless, so long as you don't mind the crispy smell coming out your tailpipe. It bolts in pretty easily as long as you aren't fighting with rusty bolts, IIRC you need a 13 or 14mm socket up front and a 15 in the back, two bolts come off on both ends, stock downpipe comes right off, put some gasket sealant on both ends, bolt the new one in, good to go.

    The front bolts are in an awkward position though, it's a PITA to get out if you're dealing with stuck bolts/don't have a good extension (like I was - a fifteen minute job turned into three hours).

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    As far as tuning out the P0140 code that the car -will- throw if you have a catless, just come to the meet - I'm getting mine tuned out on that occasion, too. IIRC dsmuts was charging $20-40 per tune, correct me if I'm wrong?
    Yeah I was thinking the same thing hopefully I can get up there to Dayton on the 1st. I'm off that entire week so ill have to show up.
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