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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Im considering having my ypipe welded up. Not gonna have them welded to the headers, i just want all the separate pieces welded up since the band clamps dont do a good job of sealing in my opinion. any cons to this?? just asking
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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DONT WELD IT TO THE HEADERS!!!!!!
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No cons really just make sure you get clearance best as possible cuz it will be permanent. I'd said leave it not welded right before the axle so you can drop the catback and change it if you wanted.
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yeah im not gonna weld it to the headers or catback. just all the separate pieces. I was gonna have it tucked as best as i could get it then weld it up
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Originally Posted by 14k
DONT WELD IT TO THE HEADERS!!!!!!
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No cons really just make sure you get clearance best as possible cuz it will be permanent. I'd said leave it not welded right before the axle so you can drop the catback and change it if you wanted.
Agreed!

I would consider some spot welds where the pipes fit together, on the cat-back.
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