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Well it took a while to get my pipe and then a while to get it outside and see the difference. I thought I would put a little review together on the Mid-High pipe sold by DDM for the FGMT and Others.
I originally ordered the Low-Mid torque pipe and received it in good time. I opened the box to find the most beautifully welded pipe I have seen - Ever. My luck stopped there, I found that there had been some manufacturing defects at the off site pipe bender that they sent there pipes to get fabricated. The exhaust to head bracket had been off centered and the pipe had been over bent and the side bracket of the pipe would not come even close to the clutch area to secure. Back went the pipe and what seems to this impatient customer thoughts, after just looking at his pipe weeks before, along time went by before a call came telling me about the situation. I had one option and from what DDM told me the difference is minor, I had to get the Mid-High pipe all the rest of the Low-Mid pipes needed reworking.
I received my Mid-High pipe and wow, just as beautiful. I still wasn't 100% satisfied with the installation but, it did work out. You will need to re drill the side bracket hole to fit the side of the clutch assembly, this I think could have be done at the manufacture with an offset or larger hole drilled into the bracket. Some of us are not as good as others or have the tools to drill it out. And they should send some hardware for doing that at least a washer and a longer bolt.
Installation other then the drilling is a snap and the pipe is bent and fitted perfectly.
After getting it out today and starting it up wow, louder by 2x then the FG 3pc pipe and way louder then stock - Love it! There is a slight difference on the low side from the FG 3pc pipe but I still cant get the tires to stop spinning. There is definitely a power band beyond belief in the mid to higher end and yes it is true what they say, you will pull wheelies in the mid range of your take off, that makes it much more controllable in my opinion then staring off with the wheels off the ground. And I haven't even got it in optimal H&L settings.
Overall I think this pipe is a great deal for the price and seems to be well thought out. The only negatives I found so far are the side bracket hole not aligning and the pipe does come close to the fuel tank hoses which can be wire tied away to the roll cage so not to get touched. Also the top rollcage bolt will hit the pipe you should install something between it so it wont wear a hole into the pipe. If using front brakes the pipe comes no where close to the front set up.
Here is some photos of the pipe and install.
Header:
Pipe:
Welds:
Bracket before and after drilling:
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Well it took a while to get my pipe and then a while to get it outside and see the difference. I thought I would put a little review together on the Mid-High pipe sold by DDM for the FGMT and Others.
I originally ordered the Low-Mid torque pipe and received it in good time. I opened the box to find the most beautifully welded pipe I have seen - Ever. My luck stopped there, I found that there had been some manufacturing defects at the off site pipe bender that they sent there pipes to get fabricated. The exhaust to head bracket had been off centered and the pipe had been over bent and the side bracket of the pipe would not come even close to the clutch area to secure. Back went the pipe and what seems to this impatient customer thoughts, after just looking at his pipe weeks before, along time went by before a call came telling me about the situation. I had one option and from what DDM told me the difference is minor, I had to get the Mid-High pipe all the rest of the Low-Mid pipes needed reworking.
I received my Mid-High pipe and wow, just as beautiful. I still wasn't 100% satisfied with the installation but, it did work out. You will need to re drill the side bracket hole to fit the side of the clutch assembly, this I think could have be done at the manufacture with an offset or larger hole drilled into the bracket. Some of us are not as good as others or have the tools to drill it out. And they should send some hardware for doing that at least a washer and a longer bolt.
Installation other then the drilling is a snap and the pipe is bent and fitted perfectly.
After getting it out today and starting it up wow, louder by 2x then the FG 3pc pipe and way louder then stock - Love it! There is a slight difference on the low side from the FG 3pc pipe but I still cant get the tires to stop spinning. There is definitely a power band beyond belief in the mid to higher end and yes it is true what they say, you will pull wheelies in the mid range of your take off, that makes it much more controllable in my opinion then staring off with the wheels off the ground. And I haven't even got it in optimal H&L settings.
Overall I think this pipe is a great deal for the price and seems to be well thought out. The only negatives I found so far are the side bracket hole not aligning and the pipe does come close to the fuel tank hoses which can be wire tied away to the roll cage so not to get touched. Also the top rollcage bolt will hit the pipe you should install something between it so it wont wear a hole into the pipe. If using front brakes the pipe comes no where close to the front set up.
Here is some photos of the pipe and install.
Header:
Pipe:
Welds:
Bracket before and after drilling:
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hmy: Remember to get the alloy uprights with your barkes for the MT they are made to accommodate the front end and make it turn just like stock.
I'm so disappointed I got a total of 1 hour max with my new pipe before it bent. Has anyone found this type of problem with the jet pros or other pipes that wrap around the rear. I have never heard of this but maybe its normal. OOOOHHHH I'm depressed. There is going to be a 60deg day this weekend and I'm going to have to watch my son run his... AHHHHH!!!!! I take it its not even worth calling DDM over is it?
