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hgs_notes · 11-27-2011, 11:57 PM

Excellent! I was hoping this project didn't end up in purgatory like so many others. One of my favorites. I started doing the body work on my Jimmy and have dreams of someday doing a bad ass suspension on it all on my own.

boonedogs72 · 11-28-2011, 12:32 AM

glad to see you back on it.

sandking · 11-28-2011, 12:54 AM

Thanks guys!

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2011, 02:52 AM

I agree....it's good to see you working on this again.

I think you did a fine job on the headers.

thor · 11-28-2011, 01:51 PM

Glad to see you back at it too! Love this build!

sandking · 11-28-2011, 10:25 PM

So, whats the best way to adapt my 3" collectors to the 2.5" exhaust tubing? Do I get reducers then weld on flanges? Any part numbers out there to look at? Summit maybe? Thanks

boonedogs72 · 11-29-2011, 12:57 AM

i may have a set ill send you.... Let me take a look

sandking · 11-29-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boonedogs72

i may have a set ill send you.... Let me take a look

Nice!!

**Captainfab** · 11-29-2011, 03:01 AM

You could go with either a slip on collector reducer, with a band clamp, or weld on a typical 3 bolt flange collector. Either one will need to have a 3" ID....that is assuming your headers have a 3" OD collector. Summit has both.

sandking · 11-29-2011, 11:23 AM

Yeah, would rather the weld on type. I dont want to deal with leaks.

boonedogs72 · 11-29-2011, 11:27 AM

ill take a look tonight for you.

sandking · 11-29-2011, 11:48 AM

Come to think of it, I think I already bought the weld on reducers, its been so long, I think I am loosing my mind

I will check it out later tonight. I will need to get some sort of flanges though...

sandking · 11-29-2011, 12:24 PM

Yep, just checked my Summit history, I have these....

**Captainfab** · 11-30-2011, 01:16 AM

I have used these before to repair broken flanges on headers.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4752ID/

I just welded them onto the collectors on the headers.

You could also butt weld these if you would rather do it that way.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4752/

I'm going to be trying these on my next exhaust installation.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4770/

You could also go this route, although more $$

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-15925/

sandking · 12-02-2011, 01:50 PM

Ok, I have these to use, we'll see how they work....

sandking · 12-02-2011, 02:04 PM

I will weld the reducers to the headers then use the clamps on the 2.5" tubing.

**Captainfab** · 12-03-2011, 01:51 AM

There is really no reason the slip fit reducers and band clamps won't work. I posted the links to those collectors, because you said you wanted flanges.

sandking · 12-03-2011, 11:53 AM

I was thinking out loud, I just did not want a leaking system. If I dont like these, I will get one of the weld on flanges you posted. Supposedly these clamps have a good seal, we'll see. Thanks

**Captainfab** · 12-04-2011, 02:03 AM

Those band clamps work well. one of the reasons I like them, is that you can remove them and disassemble your connection easily, Unlike the typical U-bolt style exhaust clamp.

sandking · 12-04-2011, 12:52 PM

The clamps seem to hold really good! I got all my exhaust done yetserday, but the passenger side needs a little bend to go around the transfer case, its barely off, but a little modifications will be needed. Next, working on getting the fuel cell mounted and the plumbing ran...

Gokart Mozart · 12-04-2011, 01:42 PM

How about like this high quality exhaust from a Jeep I picked up a few years ago?

chevy2racr · 12-04-2011, 02:04 PM

damn, coulda paid for a new pipe in the money they spent in clamps!

sandking · 12-05-2011, 12:05 PM

Wow!!

rpmerf · 12-16-2011, 03:24 PM

subscribed!

Amazing work!

hgs_notes · 10-21-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandking

Wow!!

Do you really want this to be your last post? I know you have been lurking. Whats up my man?

11-27-2011, 11:57 PM	#301
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11-28-2011, 12:32 AM	#302
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build glad to see you back on it.

11-28-2011, 12:54 AM	#303
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Thanks guys! __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-28-2011, 02:52 AM	#304
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I agree....it's good to see you working on this again. I think you did a fine job on the headers. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-28-2011, 01:51 PM	#305
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Glad to see you back at it too! Love this build! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-28-2011, 10:25 PM	#306
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build So, whats the best way to adapt my 3" collectors to the 2.5" exhaust tubing? Do I get reducers then weld on flanges? Any part numbers out there to look at? Summit maybe? Thanks __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-29-2011, 12:57 AM	#307
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build i may have a set ill send you.... Let me take a look

11-29-2011, 03:01 AM	#309
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build You could go with either a slip on collector reducer, with a band clamp, or weld on a typical 3 bolt flange collector. Either one will need to have a 3" ID....that is assuming your headers have a 3" OD collector. Summit has both. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-29-2011, 11:23 AM	#310
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Yeah, would rather the weld on type. I dont want to deal with leaks. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#311
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build ill take a look tonight for you.

11-29-2011, 11:48 AM	#312
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Come to think of it, I think I already bought the weld on reducers, its been so long, I think I am loosing my mind I will check it out later tonight. I will need to get some sort of flanges though... __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-29-2011, 12:24 PM	#313
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Yep, just checked my Summit history, I have these.... __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

11-30-2011, 01:16 AM	#314
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I have used these before to repair broken flanges on headers. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4752ID/ I just welded them onto the collectors on the headers. You could also butt weld these if you would rather do it that way. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4752/ I'm going to be trying these on my next exhaust installation. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4770/ You could also go this route, although more $$ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-15925/ __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#315
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Ok, I have these to use, we'll see how they work.... Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

12-02-2011, 02:04 PM	#316
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I will weld the reducers to the headers then use the clamps on the 2.5" tubing. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE



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12-03-2011, 01:51 AM	#317
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build There is really no reason the slip fit reducers and band clamps won't work. I posted the links to those collectors, because you said you wanted flanges. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-03-2011, 11:53 AM	#318
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build I was thinking out loud, I just did not want a leaking system. If I dont like these, I will get one of the weld on flanges you posted. Supposedly these clamps have a good seal, we'll see. Thanks __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

12-04-2011, 02:03 AM	#319
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build Those band clamps work well. one of the reasons I like them, is that you can remove them and disassemble your connection easily, Unlike the typical U-bolt style exhaust clamp. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#320
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build The clamps seem to hold really good! I got all my exhaust done yetserday, but the passenger side needs a little bend to go around the transfer case, its barely off, but a little modifications will be needed. Next, working on getting the fuel cell mounted and the plumbing ran... __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

12-04-2011, 01:42 PM	#321
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: Here is a "Not Your Typical" 4wd Blazer build How about like this high quality exhaust from a Jeep I picked up a few years ago?

12-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#322
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12-05-2011, 12:05 PM	#323
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12-16-2011, 03:24 PM	#324
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