hooker exhaust question ?WELDED?

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Jan 31, 2006 | 08:33 AM

91s10LS1

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hooker exhaust question ?WELDED?

I bought a hooker catback for 2000 SS camaro and i was wondering do i have to weld the pipes together i havent recieved the kit yet does any one know??

i hope i dont have to

Jan 31, 2006 | 08:43 AM

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anyone?

Jan 31, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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i welded mine but i guess its not a must

Jan 31, 2006 | 10:42 AM

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I welded mine together too. You don't have to, if you are going to clamp it get the band type clamps, don't use the "U" clamps that come with the CB. You will crush the pipes making it a bitch to slide the pipes apart if you ever have to.

Jan 31, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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You can clamp the pipes together, but I had mine welded after driving it a few days so it would not shift or leak.

Jan 31, 2006 | 12:42 PM

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Some people don't feel welding is necessary, but I did it for the peace of mind that it won't come apart or leak.

Jan 31, 2006 | 03:33 PM

Luna

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I didnt weld mine together but when i get my headers and ORY on I will probably get it all welded up

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Jan 31, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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Welded mine along with the custom y-pipe. I didn't feel like having to retighten anything if it was to shift. Plus I live kinda out in the country with not so kind roads. And if I ever change exhaust it will be for true duals.