repacking cans

Started by mojo, May 19, 2010, 01:57:56 AM

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mojo

The exhaust on my Monster is starting to get a little raspy and is also a little louder than I would like.  After some reading on the net, I learned that aftermarket pipes should be repacked every so often.  I found a few videos showing how to repack them, and it seems simple to do. 
My question is, what should I use?  There is fiberglass packing and steel wool packing.  Which one would give me a good mellow sound, and/or hold up for a decent amount of time?  What are the pros and cons of each?
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hackers2r

I believe that steel wool will be louder but more durable than fiberglass packing.

ducpainter

There are kits that incorporate both Stainless wool and fiberglass.

You'd get the longevity of the stainless and the sound of the glass.

Here's an example....http://www.bristolcore.com/category_s/3.htm

I have no FHE with it, but Dan has used a different brand and liked it.

Maybe he'll post his link.
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Ddan

I've used this:

http://shop.thumpertalk.com/catalogs/Tucker_Rocky_Offroad_2009/default.asp?p=54     #34-0725


and this:

http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/623/

I like the second one a little better but I've had the first one in for maybe 20K miles and it's still fine
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mojo

So would one package be enough for two cans, or do I need one package for each?
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ducpainter

Quote from: mojo on May 19, 2010, 04:48:19 PM
So would one package be enough for two cans, or do I need one package for each?
One for each.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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mojo

Sounds good.  Thank's Dan and DP [thumbsup]
Some people are like slinky's.  They serve absolutely no purpose, but they always bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

hackers2r

Oh...and no thanks to me?  I see... ;D

mojo

Sorry hacker...I owe you a beer [drink]
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