I'm also looking for parts to repair the slip joints of my 4-2-1 header system I described in the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=78454
Based on the pics, it's obvious that at some point in time I had an exhaust leak (it's also obvious that I Was running rich....). I posted previously about an off throttle low rpm decel situation that leads to a huge BANG of a backfire. Could a leak this far down the system cause such a condition? I checked the stub pipes, and gaskets, everything seems tight.
What I really would like to do with help from my welding buddy is weld shut the existing collector pictured here, and cut/weld in a new slip joint pipe.
Leaks like this also lead me to believe my wideband O2 readings are skewed but to an exhaust leak upstream of the sensor. I want to patch all of that up and see what my AFR numbers look like.
Do I even want a slip joint coupler? Should I go with a flange type junction? Or just weld the damn thing shut?
Anyone know where I can get parts? Maybe a motorcycle header system, I believe some use slip joints.
Thanks
I purchased some from these guys.
http://stores.ebay.com/Verocious-Motorsports_Clamps_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ7QQftidZ2QQtZkm
I woud try patchin' it up if it will hold a weld It is an elaborate collector system- like a Chris Foley Tangerine style or sumpin....
You are even in his part of the country,
Don't weld em....!!!!!
You wont get em back on if you take em off. Been there...Done that.
Those joints don't typically leak. HHHmmmmm...
Jeff hail posted a product made by WORTH that is MADE for those slip joints to keep them sealed up. (And you can take em apart afterwords)
PM Jeff for more data. He is a VERY smart fella. And he knows some gooood stuff...
Clayton
well I meant weld up the holes, but I am confused aparaently. i didn't know anyone ever marketed an exhaust with a slip joint like that, well,,, OK. wow. I been schooled now Do Chris's have slip joints?
I will bet ya that if set up the stubs in the appropriate port. THEN put your pipes together. AND you use the right hanger. It will fit nice and snug. Just takes some time and figuring out.
When you pull you pull your stubs and pipes. FLAT file ALL of the mating surfaces until they are true. That makes a huge difference in sealing.
Let us know how it goes.
NOTE: Jake sells the best copper head to flange rings.. PERIOD. And no they aren't the same as all the rest. Very nice pieces.
Clayton
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