ShovelMan

I want to stay under $350 when purchasing new headers.

Current set-up are Mac headers + Y-pipe + gutted cat + Magnaflow exhaust.


I like the no drone set-up and would like to keep it but the exhaust leak sucks and I don't want to put any more effort in fixing it. I'd rather get new headers. What do you guys recommend?

SS RRR

iTrader: (2)

I have Hooker LT's where the #1 primary is a slip fit and very loose. Tried sealing it with Ultra Copper and also JB Weld. It would hold for a minute and then blow out. I have a band clamp on it now I put on several years ago. Still leaks. I just deal with it.

ShovelMan

Dude lol your pic always makes my day.

I'll deal with it

TheUrbz

Do...do we not weld these, typically? That may be a dumb question but im kinda lost on exhaust in the first place.

bobfig

imo ether weld it or have some vbands welded on

jims95z28

I used Walker Exhaust sealant on my slip joints. Worked great and has held up well for quite a few months. Just follow the directions.

ShovelMan

Can I apply it with the primary flange still on or will I have to remove the primary and apply the sealant?

jims95z28

This stuff is used on slip joints, not flanges. Basically, you just run a bead on the ID of the larger tube and OD of the smaller tube, slide it together, then clamp it down with a band clamp.

ShovelMan

Oops, forgot to update on this:


I did buy the Walker acousti-seal as pictured but I can't find any band clamps of my size and when I ask people locally, they pretend to never heard of such thing. I bought a heavy duty exhaust clamp and it still leaks. Do I need anything else?

Gangly

Summit racing has a butt load of them....
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ypes-_-keyword

ShovelMan

See next post

ShovelMan

So that clamp says 1.5 inches. My pipe may be about 1 5/8. Will it work? What does that 1.5 even mean? Is that "up to 1.5 inches"? What's the smallest it can handle? 1.5?

Gangly

1.5 means that it can clamp down piping as small as 1.5. This should work just fine with your 1-5/8 primaries, but I would keep checking for a smooth band if possible.