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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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have dougs headers and sidepipes my drivers side connection from header to sidepipe seems to leak,attempted to fix it by changing bolt out at clamp and grinding compression joint a liitle wider also adde some JBweld muffler paste ,somehow that leak allways finds it way back, any other type of gasket maker i could use in there would be helpful or any,suggestions
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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 03:08 PM
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Mine does the same thing on the drivers side!! Haven't found a solution yet
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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 04:36 PM
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Had that for a little while but it went away at about 1000 miles. Was considering some high temp RTV but I don't need it anymore.
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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 04:36 PM
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Try wrapping a thin sheet of serrated copper/.010-.020 thick onto the header tube...slide on the sidepipe...then retighten the clamp

FIRST.......Cut serrations into the copper to get a tight seal.....


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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 09:40 PM
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Mine does also, but it's not bad so I ignore it.
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 04:41 AM
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Mine are also leaking. I am running Hooker Maxflow inserts. A friend was driving his c4 on a long trip with me and he said it's very noticeable however, I barely hear it. I was planning to try the exhaust repair tape and wrapping the entire system with DEI titanium header wrap.
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 05:32 AM
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What mufflers (inserts) are in the side pipes? I found the quiet mufflers are quiet. But have a lot of back-pressure. Possible reason for the leak and why your repairs do not last.
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stingr69
Had that for a little while but it went away at about 1000 miles. Was considering some high temp RTV but I don't need it anymore.
same experience with my obx pipes on one side.
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