John02SS

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Just got my 1 3/4 HVMC headers and the collector after the merge is smaller than the opening in the y pipe. It is a really loose fit. Is this normal. I measured the collector and it isn't quite 3 inches (2 15/16ths) outside diameter and the y pipe is 3 1/16th. So I have an 1/8th of an inch to make up with the clamp. Maybe it is just smaller than I was expecting I guess. Any body else have the issue? Thanks.

John

elite22xl

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i dont have the hvmc headers but the regular qtps. mine was pretty loose, dont worry when you crank down that clamp it will draw that pipe in.

Durien

call them up and ask them....... mine fit just fine.. and yea the y is a tad bigger so that it fits over it..

wrencher

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I like getting those band strap clamps. Those thing will seal real well. They are basically a 16 or so gage sheet metal. Tighten & it seals all the deformities between the pipes. You can get them at napa etc, they are mostly used on diesel trucks tractors etc.

John02SS

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I'd call them if they were open! I understand they bump up the size of the y so it over, but the HVMC collector will actually move side to side in it. Just seems a little much to me.