FAQ: Questions about SSAutoChrome (SSAC)?

[AK1RA07]

Its for backpressure ;)

[JayyyyyC]

well I don't think it would be so bad to ask a muffler/exhuast shop to cut the 2.25 bottleneck ends and weld in 2.5" replacements. I don't know anything at all about welding, but does the quality of the steel need to be the exact same for it not to break off in the future?

[TRANS4M]

quit worrying about it Jay and get it installed!

[BlkdoutS4]

i ordered mine today, hopefully they are still in stock!

[momento1]

ordered mine and got it within 7 days... great service.

had to have an exhaust shop cut and reweld once or twice to make it fit better, but well worth it

now i have a set of downpipes and straight pipes spare as i already had the AWE downpipes.
Anyone interested in a set of downpipes only? PM me

[will175]

how much shipped to 96720? thanks. pm me with info.

[s4quattro187]

Any info on if they still have them in stock??

[JD797]

go buy them, if they're in stock, they'll send you tracking info. if not, you'll get a refund

[MikeS]

I just recieved mine today. Fast shipping. Less than 3 business days. And damn that box was a PITA to get into.

[JD797]

I recommend doing it yourself. Its not that bad. If you can get access to a lift it makes it ALOT easier.

Buy 2 of these http://www.jegs.com/i/Dynomax/289/35...744706%7C11527

And like mentioned above, heatshields dont go back on.

Would I need those regardless if my set is a "good-fit" one?

[AK1RA07]

You need 2 additional clamps (2-1/4) at the minimum. This is assuming your stock clamps are good enough to reuse. Given your location, They might be rusted a bit.

[VR4-S4]

Would I need those regardless if my set is a "good-fit" one?

yea, they dont supply them with the exhaust, i dont know if they assume that people will just reuse the rusty factory ones.

[b5s4blk]

those JEGS band clamps are junk and will not work well. stock sleeve clamps are a perfect fit. if yours are rusted, buy new ones simple as that. im in new england and picked up the new sleeve clamps for like $30

[JD797]

those JEGS band clamps are junk and will not work well. stock sleeve clamps are a perfect fit. if yours are rusted, buy new ones simple as that. im in new england and picked up the new sleeve clamps for like $30

where at?

[b5s4blk]

shop discount through dealership

[AMC]

ecs

[will175]

Is everyone still going to SSAutoChromes website and ordering it, or someplace else (ebay,etc..) Thanks.

[01 S4]

web site
also look for x-s power website there the same company

[will175]

I ordered mine 2 days ago and have not recieved a tracking number. Has anyone else had this problem. And I did not get refunded anything.

[JD797]

took me a few days to get tracking, dont sweat it. if a week goes by and you hear nothing then I'd contact them

[JD797]

BTW, I've heard some people are running this without the center muffler on the catback, any performance/sound differences? curious to see/hear... also, did it make install easier?

[BlkdoutS4]

I ordered mine 2 days ago and have not recieved a tracking number. Has anyone else had this problem. And I did not get refunded anything.

ya i didnt receive my shipping info until like 3 days after i ordered mine. but it is suppose to be here next wednesday! so stoked

[will175]

Well I got the tracking email. But it also says to remit payment of additional $100 because it cost another $100 to ship to hawaii. That sucks, they should of told me before they shipped it. I would have sent it to Nor Cal to our addy up there, then have it added to one of the skips that we have coming to hawaii with our company. Oh well to late now, I just I got one of the exhaust that fits together. Thanks for the help anyways guys.

[Klum00]

For those of you struggling with opening a box there is a very easy way. Just turn it 90 degrees so that the taped/stapled side is on the left or right. then just take a box cutter to the fresh side that is facing upwards. takes 1 minute.

[MikeS]

Okay, I have tried searching, but there are so many threads it will take hours to search through. The DP's and cat back are being installed this weekend along with the AWE Stage 3 and I need to know what needs to be done to pass emissions and not throw a CEL. Thanks.

[DoubleNutz]

WOW[O_O] this thread has really taken off since I last checked in to it!

[JD797]

Okay, I have tried searching, but there are so many threads it will take hours to search through. The DP's and cat back are being installed this weekend along with the AWE Stage 3 and I need to know what needs to be done to pass emissions and not throw a CEL. Thanks.

leave stock cats alone and dont put in the test pipes and ull pass emissions. as far as not getting a CEL, if your going stage 3 just make sure ur ecu program knows u replaced the downpipes so you dont throw any codes, like how stage2+ software does

[gaspeedracer]

im planning on buying this kit soon but i dont need the dp's. if anybody wants to split please pm me.

[detroittechno]

where at?

I know vast has those clamps as well for sale. I ended up having str8 pipes welded in place of those clamps because I lost one of them while driving around town with just downpipes b4 I installed rest of exhaust.

[GramCracker]

I just got back from SSP and I love my SSAC set up. I highly suggest that you get clamps to replace the stock ones. Mine are rusted to shit and are causing a leak. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with the overall product and customer service (of SSAC). Thanks!

[AB18]

^^ Same here, im putting on new clamps this weekend to get rid of the leaks.

[Rapter]

Does anyone know where to get replacement clamps for were the downpipes meets the cat back section?

[lowered97a4]

ya id like to know the same maybe get them from awe they look the same

[AMC]

ecs sells em

[JD797]

ok, so assuming I'd be replacing all the stock clamps as well, how many total stock sleeve clamps would I need? 4? 5?

[s4quattro187]

2 then theres 2 clamps that ssautochrome gave you for the down pipe sections that meet the test pipes.

FTW I just got my ssautochrome exhaust today! looks pretty sweet for the price! Installing it tomorrow night lucky me I have access to a lift all night!

[SoEvoL]

Ive heard the exhaust on D's car, sounds really good. Too bad they cant keep them in stock.

[s4quattro187]

I thought their last shipment was almost 300 kits I ordered mine a week and a day ago and I already got mine yesterday, Installed it tonight. Took 6 hours, On a lift and a few VW friends! Love the sound!!! when you downshift from 60mph and floor it....pure sex....wayyy more power. Im running the resonated pipes also.

[VinNyS4]

guys from ny and nj where are you's getting them installed or is anyone willing to install them for me for cash of course?? I dont feeling like messing with the downpipes..PM me!!!

[RedRocketS4]

I thought their last shipment was almost 300 kits I ordered mine a week and a day ago and I already got mine yesterday, Installed it tonight. Took 6 hours, On a lift and a few VW friends! Love the sound!!! when you downshift from 60mph and floor it....pure sex....wayyy more power. Im running the resonated pipes also.

How did you get the new downpipes in. I'm having issues. my car is on jackstands at the moment... I got rained out last night... Thanks!

o... if anyone is doing this on their own. i highly recommend getting a 17mm ratcheting wrench for the turbo nuts. sucks otherwise and i was unable to remove one nut until I bought that wrench. I couldn't reset the regular wrench to get another turn on the nut and there was no clearance for a ratchet and socket. me = envious of a those who have access to a lift.