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Old 09-30-2012, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by geoffraynak View Post
do they have a special process/jig to keep the two units as a system? i could imagine even a few thou difference in intake/exhaust would result in different clamping forces.

thanks!
It is not required.
If you will note the large gap between the manifolds.
This gap allows the stud/washer/nut to seal correctly despite what I consider Mercedes extreme +/- height variations.

I prefer a pair matched to 1/1000th of an inch, but fixturing and machining is money and time consuming.



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