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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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I saw a post a couple of weeks ago with a pic of how someone had installed connector pipes from regular headers to the sidepipes. Its a little weird looking cause the connector pipes were actually u or s shaped. Searched, but can't find the post/pic again.

Does anyone remember, or can point me in the right direction. I would really appreciate it. I ordered the Patriot pipes from Summitt to take a look, I would like to install on the frame this weekend but I could use the pic to help the exhaust shop in bending pipes to connect the headers. Thanks.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Default Re: header to sidepipe connection help plz (keith72)

Keith,

I think you e-mailed me at my account regarding this - here is the image i sent a link to.



All mandrel bends from Summit or Jegs (I forget which) - welded up by a friend - they are 2 1/2" amdrel sections with reducers at the headers and at the inlet to the factory sidepipe muffler.


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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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I don't remember e-mailing you about it, but thanks for the quick response. This will really help a lot.

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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Default Re: header to sidepipe connection help plz (keith72)

I don't remember e-mailing you about it, but thanks for the quick response. This will really help a lot.
Musta been someone else then - in any case :cheers: :steering:
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Default Re: header to sidepipe connection help plz (fauxrs)

It was me that emailed you. Thanks for the pic. I am just going to go with Hedman stockstyle sidepipe headers. Thanks. :chevy
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I was finalizing on the Hedmans - too. They are about the same as a set of
Hookers, and they make the installation easier. My pipes will be all custom - not stock, though.

Ceramic coated @ ~ $310

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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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I think I am going with open pipes (if I can convince the pops) or Hearthrob inserts.
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