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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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i am going to take the starter to the starter guy on my lunch break and have him test it.
I have another question, I am going to take off the true dual system and go with a 2 into 1 pipe, can i get rid of that bracket that is inbetween the starter and the primary or do i have to leave it in their for spacing?

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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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that bracket that is inbetween the starter and the primary or do i have to leave it in their for spacing?quote]

My exhaust bracket is not between the starter and primary. It is on the right/outboard side of the starter. The starter touches the primary direct. If this is how you have it mounted it might be the problem.


[quote=I have another question, I am going to take off the true dual system and go with a 2 into 1 pipe, can i get rid of that bracket that is inbetween the starter and the primary or do i have to leave it in their for spacing?quote]


My Vance and Hines exhaust system came with a new bracket that replaced the HD in the same location just different shape,
 

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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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this is how i have it mounted inbetween the starter and the primary i will look at my service manual when i get home nd see if this is the correct way to install it.
or if anyone has a manual for an 05 w/ true duals from factory that could tell me
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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[quote=X Iron Butt;9142740][quote=MILLER41143;9142547]
that bracket that is inbetween the starter and the primary or do i have to leave it in their for spacing?quote]

My exhaust bracket is not between the starter and primary. It is on the right/outboard side of the starter. The starter touches the primary direct. If this is how you have it mounted it might be the problem.


Originally Posted by I have another question, I am going to take off the true dual system and go with a 2 into 1 pipe, can i get rid of that bracket that is inbetween the starter and the primary or do i have to leave it in their for spacing?quote


My Vance and Hines exhaust system came with a new bracket that replaced the HD in the same location just different shape,
is your vance and hines 2 into 1 or is it 2 innto 2 i was thinking if it was a 2 into 1 system that the bracket would not be used since their is no pipe crossing over on that side
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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is your vance and hines 2 into 1 or is it 2 innto 2 i was thinking if it was a 2 into 1 system that the bracket would not be used since their is no pipe crossing over on that side[/quote]

I have true duals but my point is the exhaust manufacturer will supply a bracket if one is needed. Most of the larger manufacturers have a pdf on their website of the installation instructions. You may be able to see there or call them about the bracket.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MILLER41143
is your vance and hines 2 into 1 or is it 2 innto 2 i was thinking if it was a 2 into 1 system that the bracket would not be used since their is no pipe crossing over on that side
Which 2-1 system are you going with?
 
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The bracket was my problem I had in between the starter and primary and that spaced the starter out too far. Thanks for all your help. It is starting perfect now!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MILLER41143
The bracket was my problem I had in between the starter and primary and that spaced the starter out too far. Thanks for all your help. It is starting perfect now!
Glad you got it to all worked out!
 
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Great Job. Just think how easy it will be next time.
 
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