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Old 08-31-2010, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowflyingbird View Post
Here is what I welded up from 3" mandrel bends and straight pipe all 304. I kept the turbo flange, tab to transmission mount, & rear muffler hanger. I only have to hear it before installing the turn down tip. If it sounds good as is, then I just weld the tip. If it needs a little more smoothening, then I have a Vortec header insert to shove it the turn down.
I see a complete lack of a flex pipe to compensate for engine movement. That is going to vibrate a lot, and put a lot of strain on the turbo, exhaust pipe, and exhaust mounts. Was this taken into consideration?
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