Which flanges should I use to connect end of headers to x-pipe?
05-18-2004, 01:14 PM
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Which flanges should I use to connect end of headers to x-pipe? Im gathering up all the supplies for my true duals so when I go to have them built, I will have everything but the piping. Im not sure what all flanges are out there, but I was wanting to get some opinions on which ones to use. I dont want to use the ones that FLP uses because theyre too pricey for me. Anyhow, let me know what you think. Thanks.
05-20-2004, 03:41 AM
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Most importantly, if you are using stainless pipe, you'll want to find stainless flanges, if you are using steel there are lots of choices. Check magnaflow's site, Jegs, etc.
05-20-2004, 10:50 AM
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i used 3 bolt flanges. makes the exhaust very easy to drop off. if you go this route, however, make sure you get some good gaskets. i first had some crap paper gaskets and they blew out. then i got some percy's seal for good and they havn't leaked since. the percy's are made of a soft aluminum and garunteed to not blow out.
05-20-2004, 04:54 PM
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Stainless steel band clamps are out of the picture because theres no way Im spending that kind of money on that. If I was just to connect the front of the x-pipe to the end of the headers, I would have to buy 2 kits which are $42 a piece!!! So right off the bat, Im looking at $84, just for 2 stainless steel band clamp kits. I dunno, it would look nicer and would be easier to install and uninstall, but thats extremely pricey! Anyone have pics of the 2 and 3 bolt flanges installed? Thanks. By the way, are there any flanges out there besides the v-band that dont use a gasket?