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justinlansdale
05-22-2008, 01:28 AM
So i finally picked up a catless midpipe for my MSP. The midpipe has two bungs, one for the o2 sensor located after the flex section and the second which is unused and filled with a filler nut thing. I installed it tonight and on the way home from a friends house, the filler nut for the second bung fell out and now my car sounds like **** because of the second hole being open.

here's a picture of the midpipe and the filler nut in the bung:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/justinlansdale/midpipe.jpg

where can i get a replacement filler nut?! i can't stand to drive the car when it sounds like this :-(
BlkWhtTSI
05-22-2008, 02:05 PM
try the site you bought it from if that doesn't work weld it shut
xEJ20x
05-22-2008, 02:09 PM
Next time use Loctite and torque it down.

It will prolly be the same thread pitch and diameter as the O2 sensor.
Go to a hardware store and get a short bolt.
justinlansdale
05-22-2008, 02:17 PM
done and done. thanks guys.
DPancoast
05-22-2008, 02:19 PM
Nevermind...
Rush
05-22-2008, 03:28 PM
.. No wideband?
PaleDSM
05-22-2008, 05:37 PM
We have O2 plugs here Justin. Stop by if need be.
DPancoast
05-22-2008, 06:37 PM
Erik Has Plugs In His Hair!
Omar_MSP
05-22-2008, 08:10 PM
that sucks, im glad mines never fell out, just make sure you torque'm down pretty tight!
DPancoast
05-22-2008, 11:39 PM
his car sounds AWESOME now... WOOT! pulls like a mofo too!
Gorilla Unit 33
05-23-2008, 05:41 AM
an o2 fouker wukk oribably work with no problem, mike one up at pepboys or autozone
BradC
05-23-2008, 08:10 AM
So...catless mid helped a bunch, no?
bmatyeah
05-23-2008, 08:11 AM
this pipe was a bitch to put on, it really did make a difference.. hopefully justin gets some video up here soon!
Honest_Bob
05-23-2008, 08:24 AM
I've previously used oil drain plugs found at autozone. Perfect length.
justinlansdale
05-23-2008, 10:37 AM
.. No wideband?

not yet, but thats definitely on my list for the future.

So...catless mid helped a bunch, no?

i can't believe how much better the car runs with this new pipe. it pulls way harder and sounds a million times better. i'm upset i dyno'd without it :roll:

can't wait for the FMIC!
DPancoast
05-23-2008, 10:52 AM
Ugh... And the jealousy continues lolz
Erik
05-23-2008, 11:33 AM
Ugh... And the jealousy continues lolz

x2.......x2
SovXietday
05-23-2008, 11:36 AM
Nothing better than smelling a good dose of 93 octane in the morning is there. :-p
justinlansdale
05-23-2008, 12:54 PM
Nothing better than smelling a good dose of 93 octane in the morning is there. :-p

haha +++1 aaron.
speedooo
05-23-2008, 12:58 PM
its not a real car unless it gives you a headache from exhaust fumes
BradC
05-23-2008, 03:18 PM
Nothing better than smelling a good dose of 93 octane in the morning is there. :-p

I love that. My girlfriend always bitches about it, I like the smell :)


i can't believe how much better the car runs with this new pipe. it pulls way harder and sounds a million times better. i'm upset i dyno'd without it :roll:

can't wait for the FMIC!

I was amazed myself when I threw mine on. Any leakage issues? Which midpipe is it, is it 2.5", 3"?
TalonTsi97
05-23-2008, 03:29 PM
Anyone who is jealous of his mazdaspeed should contact me if they are interested in buying a real nice 03.5 titanium grey one. Justin has seen it and can vouch for it.:)

Glad to hear the cars running good Justin, whats the next plan for it?
Rush
05-23-2008, 05:09 PM
Anyone who is jealous of his mazdaspeed should contact me if they are interested in buying a real nice 03.5 titanium grey one. Justin has seen it and can vouch for it.:)

Glad to hear the cars running good Justin, whats the next plan for it?
Are you talking about the one that's for sale in Burlington, NJ?

And opening up the exhaust on the MSP -- it's really amazing what a difference it makes! The stock one just chokes the poor car to death, I don't know WTF Mazda was thinking when they designed it.
TalonTsi97
05-23-2008, 05:16 PM
Are you talking about the one that's for sale in Burlington, NJ?

No, philadelphia area.
justinlansdale
05-23-2008, 09:02 PM
I was amazed myself when I threw mine on. Any leakage issues? Which midpipe is it, is it 2.5", 3"?

it's the 2.5" which would make my exhaust 2.5" all the way out, and you wouldn't believe how nice the exhaust sounds with just the greddy resonator without the muffler or cats! i used a new gasket between the new j-pipe/mid connection and i have no leaks or weird sounds anymore. i'm stoked.

Anyone who is jealous of his mazdaspeed should contact me if they are interested in buying a real nice 03.5 titanium grey one. Justin has seen it and can vouch for it.:)

Glad to hear the cars running good Justin, whats the next plan for it?

chip, your car is awesome and titanium is such a sick color. good luck on your sale dude!

next plan is brad's FMIC kit :lol:
TalonTsi97
05-24-2008, 01:03 AM
chip, your car is awesome and titanium is such a sick color. good luck on your sale dude!

next plan is brad's FMIC kit :lol:

Thanks man, it kill me to actually sell it but if the money would pop up i think it would be hard to refuse rite now with the plans i have for some other things.
Looking forward to hearing/seeing your car again. We gotta get that mazda meet going. I gotta start checking mazda247 again to see whats new.
SovXietday
05-24-2008, 11:12 AM
Are you talking about the one that's for sale in Burlington, NJ?

And opening up the exhaust on the MSP -- it's really amazing what a difference it makes! The stock one just chokes the poor car to death, I don't know WTF Mazda was thinking when they designed it.

Emissions, sound deadening, blah blah blah. Blame Al Gore.:-p