[Markovich]

Okay, so I received the Flowmaster A/T, it looks like a pretty simple install, except the instructions say "we strongly recommend welding all slip-fit connections".

Well, I'm not a welder, so does this mean I should just let a shop do it? It looks like the stock muffler is welded, but I'm tempted to just install it without welding, does it really matter?

[xchris]

Mine went on fine without any welding as did my fathers, i dont know why it says to weld

[WannaC]

Naa ya dont have to weld it, I think they just put that on all of their products. Its not a matter of making it "idiot proof" because unless 2 of the hangers are left off or very obviously loose, its not going anywhere. Watch the knuckles.

[Black05Pony]

Welding?

What a crock of ****.

Cram that thing on there and clamp the **** out of it!

Disclaimer: Snug it up but dont clamp it too hard or you might misshape the pipe a bit. Even if you do its no big deal.

[ckrebel910]

No need to weld, I used the stock clamp because it seemed sturdier also. The one flowmaster sends seems kinda iffy.

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by ckrebel910

No need to weld, I used the stock clamp because it seemed sturdier also. The one flowmaster sends seems kinda iffy.

+1... The Flowmaster clamps are horrible. Use the OEM band clamps.

[Markovich]

Well guys, I installed it. No... I installed the **** out of it. That little ring-clamp didn't know what he had coming.

Results: pretty noisy with the windows rolled down, very deep bass. Not so bad with the windows up. On the highway it's pretty quiet.

Pedal to the metal, it sounds like a real beast, but what I love most is the idle.

I sound really fast now.