Side pipes, again 1980 L48

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Oct 29, 2024 | 09:22 AM

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samdjr74

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Originally Posted by augiedoggy

I know the obx/maximizer pipes were advertised to be a 300 series which even though its Chinese appears to be correct from my experience. But there were a few early reports a the pipes turning gold and developing a light rust buildup. It was suggested then that they try to polish the pipes with barkeepers friend which has an ingredient or something with oxalic acid which helps treat the surface and inhibits the rust from returning. Ive done this with some of my 304 stainless brewing equipment where I found an imperfection/surface contaminant which can cause a rust spot and it works for me in most cases.

One thing I did read up on about the OBX set up was poor fitment. There was a thread a few years back stating this. I know that the Doug's headers I have, had the same issue, basically the collector isn't straight and points in towards the car which makes alignment difficult and that's one of the reasons why mine leak as well.

The more I look into this, the more I'm leaning towards a set of Patriot pipes with stock manifolds or old school Thrush pipes with covers.