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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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I just put in QTP 1 3/4 headers and QTP Y-Pipe and im checking for leaks ever time i take it out when i look under the car where the collector and the y-pipe meet i see alot of heat moving across the thoses 2 areas on both sides but i feel no air leaking out is this normal also on the driver side header on the #7 clyner it seems to be turing a dark bronze color faster than all the others is that a sign of a possible leak and what is the best way to check for a leak if there is one in the whole system? If you think im freeking out about this to much just tell me and i wont get offended lol
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Easy does it .Drive it for a couple of days and check the header bolts make sure there good.Make sure the clamps are tight.I did not use the clamps that came with it ,I went to napa & brought the 3 inch band clamps.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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The clamps are only 10 bucks each.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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i use the stanless steel 3 inch band clamps that came with the system
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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i used the clamps that came with them but they leaked like a sifter so i got some 3" wide ones and now all is good.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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could you send some links to what your talking about so i know what to get thanks
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