i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping
05-26-2004, 12:11 PM
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i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping
instead of clamps(which make it hard to get apart)
i used 10-32 screws to lock the pipes in place.
a little lighter too. and they aren't there to drag on speed bumps
i used 10-32 screws to lock the pipes in place.
a little lighter too. and they aren't there to drag on speed bumps
05-26-2004, 12:40 PM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Matt Gruber)
I have on a section of my pipes the Stainless band type muffler clamps. These do not leak at all and do not crush the pipes. I have had my system apart many times and reuse the clamps over again. These are the same ones you see on the diesel trucks. They work great.
05-26-2004, 12:55 PM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Gordonm)
Gordon, that's was I use too. I go to NAPA get a 2.5 exhaust pipe coupling and use the SS band clamps over it. sock them tight with an impact gun. I little high temp never sieze works too. Truck suppliers have them for $7 vs the higher prices in the catalogs. Also picked up the same brand at a swap meet for a $1 each last year.
Gary
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05-27-2004, 09:07 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Matt Gruber)
:jester
Seriously, I used a true slip fit (or maybe you would call it a press fit) in the beginning. A hard jab of the throttle would blow the glasspacks off, the hangers would pull the glasspacks out of the way & ready to race.
:cool:
[Modified by Ganey, 8:10 AM 5/27/2004]
Seriously, I used a true slip fit (or maybe you would call it a press fit) in the beginning. A hard jab of the throttle would blow the glasspacks off, the hangers would pull the glasspacks out of the way & ready to race.
:cool:
[Modified by Ganey, 8:10 AM 5/27/2004]
05-27-2004, 09:13 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Ganey)
I like slip fits too and also hate clamps. I use little tabs on the muffler and pipe that a bolt goes through to bolt them on. Works like a champ and makes for easy removal.
05-27-2004, 10:55 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Twin_Turbo)
That'll get rid off the loose nut behind it :)
on second thought maybe your description is more accurate. :lol:
05-27-2004, 10:57 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Mack76)
i suggest zerk fittings at the muffler joints, and tell the kid at jiffy lube to be sure to grease the muffler bearings :jester
05-27-2004, 11:02 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Mack76)
Why do I keep thinking of muffler bearings and blinker fluid? :lol:
05-28-2004, 11:08 AM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (turtlevette)
how about we slip fit the passenger seat, for quick removal, to bring big stuff home from the store?
05-28-2004, 03:12 PM
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Re: i slip fit the mufflers for easy swapping (Matt Gruber)
how about we slip fit the passenger seat, for quick removal, to bring big stuff home from the store?