Top Speed Bypass pipes initial impression

[shadrach74]

I installed my bypass pipes yesterday. The good news is that I was able to get them installed, but it required loosening all of the exhaust joints between the muffler and the bypass pipes. The bad news is that the bends are not the exact proper angles for my stock exhaust. I do not like the amount of stress on the system to "make" it fit. I really had to manhandle the muffler pipes to get the slip joints in place and that was with the flange bolts completely loose. The gaps at the flange befor tightening were big! Further more, I have a slight leak that is very perceptible at idle. This gives it a bit of a "fart can" civic sound which I dislike. In terms of power, it's hard to tell. It's been pouring here so I can't really get my foot in it without breaking the ass end loose. I will report more on it this week as I decide whether to keep them or take them off...