MaskedRacerX
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Howdy Folks.
Figured I'd ask this here, it's kind of a general exhaust question in terms of install and fixing it, and there's some folks ITK :hail:
So here's the scenario with one side:
Stainless exhaust with a 3" axle pipe, and a separate 3" X-pipe/resonator section.
===axle pipe [AP]=== | ===x-pipe [XP]===
The | would normally be a slip fit, the AP slightly flared, where the AP has a slightly larger OD, and would fit over the XP by about 3", then get clamped.
Currently the AP has been cut just at the flare, the overlapping portion is welded onto the XP (including a 1-1.5" band clamp).
It would be nice to make the APs standard, if I wanted to change the X-pipe/resonator section easily in the future.
So does it seem like my options are:
#1
Just weld the two pipes together, they won't slip fit, so it would be like a same OD pipe-to-pipe.
#2
Cut the AB pipe back and put a new flared section on it (making it "standard"), cut back the x-pipe, put on an extension to also make it standard, connect via band clamp like normal.
#3
Cut the x-pipe back as minimal as possible, this would leave a gap (<2") between the AB and XP, use a Torca coupler. Not sure if that's designed to make up the missing pipe[?]
#4
Cut the x-pipe (same as #3), but get an N" pipe to make up the missing pipe space (flared on both ends, or just a slightly larger OD), use regular band clamps on both sides.
My shop that just did my springs is OK to weld, they do some custom fab work for hotrods, I think their intention to make it as simple as possible is #1, i.e., just to put it up in place, mark it, then weld the two cut sections together (maybe grid / Sawzall as much of the welded clamp as possible). Of course, this means any changes to the X-pipe requires cutting and more welding, though that may not really matter in the long run.
Thanks for any input!
Figured I'd ask this here, it's kind of a general exhaust question in terms of install and fixing it, and there's some folks ITK :hail:
So here's the scenario with one side:
Stainless exhaust with a 3" axle pipe, and a separate 3" X-pipe/resonator section.
===axle pipe [AP]=== | ===x-pipe [XP]===
The | would normally be a slip fit, the AP slightly flared, where the AP has a slightly larger OD, and would fit over the XP by about 3", then get clamped.
Currently the AP has been cut just at the flare, the overlapping portion is welded onto the XP (including a 1-1.5" band clamp).
It would be nice to make the APs standard, if I wanted to change the X-pipe/resonator section easily in the future.
So does it seem like my options are:
#1
Just weld the two pipes together, they won't slip fit, so it would be like a same OD pipe-to-pipe.
#2
Cut the AB pipe back and put a new flared section on it (making it "standard"), cut back the x-pipe, put on an extension to also make it standard, connect via band clamp like normal.
#3
Cut the x-pipe back as minimal as possible, this would leave a gap (<2") between the AB and XP, use a Torca coupler. Not sure if that's designed to make up the missing pipe[?]
#4
Cut the x-pipe (same as #3), but get an N" pipe to make up the missing pipe space (flared on both ends, or just a slightly larger OD), use regular band clamps on both sides.
My shop that just did my springs is OK to weld, they do some custom fab work for hotrods, I think their intention to make it as simple as possible is #1, i.e., just to put it up in place, mark it, then weld the two cut sections together (maybe grid / Sawzall as much of the welded clamp as possible). Of course, this means any changes to the X-pipe requires cutting and more welding, though that may not really matter in the long run.
Thanks for any input!
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