Now ya got it Mike.
UPDATE: CatBack install,many pic,B4,prep,after....
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UPDATE: CatBack install,many pic,B4,prep,after....
Well, I couldn't find the band clamps at any of the chain parts stores today. I'll try Napa tomorrow, but I'll most likely end up getting them on line, maybe even Ebay-Gay. (My Bike has them, but the pipes are smaller (1.75", so I doubt the local HD shop will have them, but I'll check)
So today, I got the spray bombs and Dremel tool out.
Turned the clamps, but this won't last, as the clamps apply pressure at the wrong point of the eliminators, causing the slits in the over-fit tube to bend out and cause small leaks.
This is a temporary set-up until I get the band style clamps.
Berfore;
Now, the after shots from today;
I'm done until next weekend.
Edit; Updated to add the clean-up pick.
So today, I got the spray bombs and Dremel tool out.
Turned the clamps, but this won't last, as the clamps apply pressure at the wrong point of the eliminators, causing the slits in the over-fit tube to bend out and cause small leaks.
This is a temporary set-up until I get the band style clamps.
Berfore;
Now, the after shots from today;
I'm done until next weekend.
Edit; Updated to add the clean-up pick.
Last edited by mikeb; Aug 13, 2007 at 08:19 AM.
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Well, I couldn't find the band clamps at any of the chain parts stores today. I'll try Napa tomorrow, but I'll most likely end up getting them on line, maybe even Ebay-Gay. (My Bike has them, but the pipes are smaller (1.75", so I doubt the local HD shop will have them, but I'll check)
So today, I got the spray bombs and Dremel tool out.
Turned the clamps, but this won't last, as the clamps apply pressure at the wrong point of the eliminators, causing the slits in the over-fit tube to bend out and cause small leaks.
This is a temporary set-up until I get the band style clamps.
So today, I got the spray bombs and Dremel tool out.
Turned the clamps, but this won't last, as the clamps apply pressure at the wrong point of the eliminators, causing the slits in the over-fit tube to bend out and cause small leaks.
This is a temporary set-up until I get the band style clamps.
I got the 2.75" but yours is probably the 2.5"
Looks good BTW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-A...1394QQtcZphoto
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I bought my SS "Band" Clamps off ebay for around $6 or $7 each.
I got the 2.75" but yours is probably the 2.5"
Looks good BTW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-A...1394QQtcZphoto
I got the 2.75" but yours is probably the 2.5"
Looks good BTW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-A...1394QQtcZphoto
I picked up a couple of Band Clamps at Napa (2.5", double bolt, 4" wide)
They didn't work. So I went back to the regular clamps. Got one heck of a nasty slice on my finger from the SS units to boot.
The pipes are 14ga. steel, and the SS clamps just don't focus enough pressure at the slip joints. I tried clamping on top of the joint, in the middle, and a couple of offset positions. No Luck.
Maybe the single bolted units referenced above will work better, but I'll stay with the standard clamps for now.
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Take a look see.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1782525
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Wow, that looks REALLY good!!!
I had mine painted white once (just white high temp primer) and I kind of liked it. Definately unique. That Red on yours looks OUTSTANDING!
BTW, is that the walker y-pipe w/crossover? I have the same one
I had mine painted white once (just white high temp primer) and I kind of liked it. Definately unique. That Red on yours looks OUTSTANDING!
BTW, is that the walker y-pipe w/crossover? I have the same one
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Personally, I know some will think the painting is gaudy (or whatever),
but I like the way it turned out.
Post up a pic of yours. I know you got a white car, I'd like to see how that contrasts with the undercarriage.