A-Dub

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Having trouble getting my Edelbrock Y to slip onto my collectors, its just slightly too small. None of the muffler shops around have an expander over 3". Any ideas on how to open these up just a bit? BTW, the Edelbrocks have 3.5" collectors

silent1

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A reducer:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294865463

A-Dub

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I don't need a reducer, I just need a means for slightly expanding the Y pipe. If I was going from 3.5" to 3" I would use a reducer, but I am going 3.5 to 3.5

5_02ls1

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find a shop that works on big trucks most of them have the bigger expansion adapters

A-Dub

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Called a couple diesel shops already, none of them do exhaust work. They didn't have anyone to refer me to either

slowscott

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I had the same problem with my qtp headers and tsp duals. The only shop around me with a 3" pipe expander was OK 4WD. So maybe try an off road shop. If that doesnt work maybe you could rent a 2.5" expander (which seem to be more common) and jam something around it so it can open up a 3" pipe.

S1LV3R

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Maybe give Edelbrock a call? Their Y pipe should fit their headers. Sounds like maybe someone messed up at Edelbrock.

delsold

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how about the old scientific way....drape some ziplock bags full of ice around the collectors until they are real cold, and heat up the y pipe till its red hot

A-Dub

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I called Edelbrock, they were very friendly. They offered to have it shipped back, correct it and return it the same day they received it. I would prefer to have the car back up and running this weekend, but if I can't source a good way to do it, then I will take Edelbrock up on their offer.

ws6ed

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The very edge of the pipes on my edelbrock y were slightly bent in to less than 3.5" but 1/4" back they were more than wide enough. A quick trim and they slid on with no trouble at all.

JGA

How's your ground clearance on that Y pipe. Thanks.

A-Dub

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I ended up using a piece of extra 3.5" pipe that came with the headers to wedge them open.

I welded in a pair of magnaflow 59959 cats, my driver's side clearance isn't all that hot. I have adjusted the fit a couple times and think its about as good as I can get it. Less than 6" for sure

JGA

The reason I am asking is that I am looking at the same combo. Anything over 4" on the driver's side and I think you are doing well. Any chance of a photo with a soda can?

Thanks

A-Dub

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The Cat is 4" OD, Y pipe is 3" OD. If you didn't have the cat or even placed the cat elsewhere, you could probably tuck it up another 1/2"

JGA

Not so bad, looks like you have about 4". The photo really helps. Thanks.