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iluvmy72 · 10-09-2002, 04:52 PM

I have a set of ceramic coated headers....they are blockhugger style and I know I can bolt them on the engine with no problem but it's the other end I'm not sure of......I don't owna a welder and I know I'll need anextension piece of some sort to make it fit correctly.....I am considering a piece of flex exhaust tubing but am not sure on how to seale the whole thing....basicaly I'm wondering if I can get away with bolting it in and it still looking good and will have good performance.....any sugestions besides paying a muffler shop would help.....thanks

jmil1974 · 10-09-2002, 05:05 PM

Umm, gaskets leak a lot more often than welds. I know you don't want to hear this but go to a shop. It shouldn't cost too much to have 2 sections of pipe welded in ($25-50). You can buy some collectors and gaskets to weld on the one end if you have to be able to take out the headers. I wouldn't kluge flex pipe in if I didn't have to. I have my headers welded directly to my pipes and have had no problems at all. Good luck.

crazy longhorn · 10-09-2002, 05:33 PM

I agree, I wouldnt use flex pipe. It wont cost that much to have the muff shop hook em up.......longhorn

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2002, 10:46 PM

Flex pipe is only good for a temp fix. I know I will run it on the caddy swap for a short while, but no longer than needed.

10-09-2002, 04:52 PM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	header mounting questions I have a set of ceramic coated headers....they are blockhugger style and I know I can bolt them on the engine with no problem but it's the other end I'm not sure of......I don't owna a welder and I know I'll need anextension piece of some sort to make it fit correctly.....I am considering a piece of flex exhaust tubing but am not sure on how to seale the whole thing....basicaly I'm wondering if I can get away with bolting it in and it still looking good and will have good performance.....any sugestions besides paying a muffler shop would help.....thanks

10-09-2002, 05:05 PM	#2
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Umm, gaskets leak a lot more often than welds. I know you don't want to hear this but go to a shop. It shouldn't cost too much to have 2 sections of pipe welded in ($25-50). You can buy some collectors and gaskets to weld on the one end if you have to be able to take out the headers. I wouldn't kluge flex pipe in if I didn't have to. I have my headers welded directly to my pipes and have had no problems at all. Good luck. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-09-2002, 05:33 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I agree, I wouldnt use flex pipe. It wont cost that much to have the muff shop hook em up.......longhorn

10-09-2002, 10:46 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Flex pipe is only good for a temp fix. I know I will run it on the caddy swap for a short while, but no longer than needed.



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