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May 24, 2007 | 01:37 AM

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just install headers

should i replace the u bolts with band clamps b/c i got a header to y pipe leak or weld it .what to do about y pipe hitting body very annoying .what would this set up run slp cai,knnfilter,mti lid ,slp maf,slp smooth bellow bbk tb ,bbk intake manifold,paceseter headers and off road y pipe ,magnaflow cat back,msd ignition wires and ngk plugs. the last time i ran was 8.51 in the 1/8 with all mods except headers y pipe and cat back what would i run now

May 24, 2007 | 01:56 AM

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have a exhaust shot weld it and they usually will fix it to where it wont hit

May 24, 2007 | 02:03 AM

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what mod should i install next

pully or dyno tune or a small torque converter or very very small shot nitrous very smalllike 50 shot or 75 the most any opinions

May 24, 2007 | 02:13 AM

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converter with a tune.....

May 24, 2007 | 06:58 AM

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Isnt there a high temp type of sealant (like atv) that you could use between the connections then clamp it down to prevent leaks??????????

May 24, 2007 | 08:06 AM

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i would band clamp it, the u-bolt clamps suck, but welding makes it a bitch to come apart if you ever have to, and you probably will...

May 24, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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i wouldnt weld anything that would hafto be cut to take your exhausts off , i would also never use u bolts.. worthless imo. band clamp it and hopefully forget it.

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May 24, 2007 | 04:10 PM

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Band clamps ??? x2!

May 24, 2007 | 07:38 PM

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I would also like to know if you can use some sort of atv between the parts???? Also can you get the band clamps @ a local parts store or do they have to be ordered??

May 25, 2007 | 02:19 AM

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they usually come with kits you order, but some shops sell them

May 25, 2007 | 09:30 AM

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i used some copper rtv before but there actually is no rtv that is supposed to work, according to the permatex guy that came to my school not too long ago...