Exhaust - tip for cutting ?
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Running Guns & Moonshine
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Exhaust - tip for cutting ?
Any tips or tricks to drilling a hole in a tight space?
It's 1am and I'm thinking lazy thoughts. I'm trying to cut/drill a hole on my passenger side stainless works header before the cat to add a clamp style aem WB02.
Clearance is nil.
Can't get my milwaukee 90 degree head on it. Can only get Dremel on it - and that won't do the large bit sizes I will need.
Basically, I'm trying to avoid pulling the header so I'm posting this here before I crash for the night in hopes that some wise person can tell me how to get this done easier than I've made it so far.
It's 1am and I'm thinking lazy thoughts. I'm trying to cut/drill a hole on my passenger side stainless works header before the cat to add a clamp style aem WB02.
Clearance is nil.
Can't get my milwaukee 90 degree head on it. Can only get Dremel on it - and that won't do the large bit sizes I will need.
Basically, I'm trying to avoid pulling the header so I'm posting this here before I crash for the night in hopes that some wise person can tell me how to get this done easier than I've made it so far.
Burning Brakes
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Have you looked at trying a stepped drill bit? They are usually much shorter than a standard length bit and may work with your 90 degree drill.
Not familiar with a Milwaukee 90 degree but 90 degree air drills have a short nose which may also help. Harbor Freight has both for cheap if you only plan on infrequent use.
Not familiar with a Milwaukee 90 degree but 90 degree air drills have a short nose which may also help. Harbor Freight has both for cheap if you only plan on infrequent use.
Le Mans Master
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Wondering... are you removing the cats before drilling? I can't imagine all those shavings will do any good sitting in the front of the cats from here on.
As for drilling; perhaps an air ratchet and with a step drill per previous poster.
As for drilling; perhaps an air ratchet and with a step drill per previous poster.
Burning Brakes
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Good point. As for shavings putting some grease on the bit and going slow will help minimize shavings.
