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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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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.

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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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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.
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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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call them up and ask them....... mine fit just fine.. and yea the y is a tad bigger so that it fits over it..
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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.
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call them up and ask them....... mine fit just fine.. and yea the y is a tad bigger so that it fits over it..
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.
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