Expanding Exhaust
Expanding Exhaust Having trouble getting my Edelbrock Y to slip onto my collectors, its just slightly too small. None of the muffler shops around have an expander over 3". Any ideas on how to open these up just a bit? BTW, the Edelbrocks have 3.5" collectors
I had the same problem with my qtp headers and tsp duals. The only shop around me with a 3" pipe expander was OK 4WD. So maybe try an off road shop. If that doesnt work maybe you could rent a 2.5" expander (which seem to be more common) and jam something around it so it can open up a 3" pipe.
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Verdad Gallardo I called Edelbrock, they were very friendly. They offered to have it shipped back, correct it and return it the same day they received it. I would prefer to have the car back up and running this weekend, but if I can't source a good way to do it, then I will take Edelbrock up on their offer.
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Originally Posted by ws6ed
The very edge of the pipes on my edelbrock y were slightly bent in to less than 3.5" but 1/4" back they were more than wide enough. A quick trim and they slid on with no trouble at all.
I ended up using a piece of extra 3.5" pipe that came with the headers to wedge them open.
I welded in a pair of magnaflow 59959 cats, my driver's side clearance isn't all that hot. I have adjusted the fit a couple times and think its about as good as I can get it. Less than 6" for sure
I welded in a pair of magnaflow 59959 cats, my driver's side clearance isn't all that hot. I have adjusted the fit a couple times and think its about as good as I can get it. Less than 6" for sure
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Originally Posted by SilverSierra
I ended up using a piece of extra 3.5" pipe that came with the headers to wedge them open.
I welded in a pair of magnaflow 59959 cats, my driver's side clearance isn't all that hot. I have adjusted the fit a couple times and think its about as good as I can get it. Less than 6" for sure
I welded in a pair of magnaflow 59959 cats, my driver's side clearance isn't all that hot. I have adjusted the fit a couple times and think its about as good as I can get it. Less than 6" for sure
Thanks
The Cat is 4" OD, Y pipe is 3" OD. If you didn't have the cat or even placed the cat elsewhere, you could probably tuck it up another 1/2"
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Originally Posted by SilverSierra
The Cat is 4" OD, Y pipe is 3" OD. If you didn't have the cat or even placed the cat elsewhere, you could probably tuck it up another 1/2"
