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Mar 21, 2009 | 08:20 PM

Paulkr

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Has anyone experienced leaks from lg headers and the X-pipe pulling away from the collector?

Mar 21, 2009 | 08:42 PM

c6 batmobile

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Ive heard they have leak problems. Dont personally have them though. Just word of mouth from others.

Mar 21, 2009 | 10:03 PM

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Has anyone experienced leaks from lg headers and the X-pipe pulling away from the collector?

Yes do a search! Problem is a slip joint collector. Kook's, ARH use a compression type
that can't fail.

Mar 21, 2009 | 10:13 PM

PAUZAO

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Yes, when I had mine they leaked as well.

Mar 21, 2009 | 10:15 PM

Modshack

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Has anyone experienced leaks from lg headers and the X-pipe pulling away from the collector?

not with the clamps tightened!....

Mar 22, 2009 | 02:15 AM

SinisterC6

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my only gripe with the lgs is removal, slip connectors are a galactic pitas to take apart and reinstall

Mar 22, 2009 | 12:18 PM

Paulkr

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I have went as far as replacing the clamps to keep the X-pipe to the header collector, still did not work!! as far as the leaks they are in the tubes and the welds around the collector,

Mar 22, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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One option is to have your exhaust shop spot weld the pipe joints with a Mig welder in addition to the clamps.As for leaks,the Mig can also be used to seal,but it's permanent! You may not want that.Slip type clamps don't always do a good job but they supposedly(Please correct me if I'm wrong) make it easier to disconnect/remove the pipes because they don't crimp the metal like the compression type or commonly known as U-clamps.Also,because the slip type don't crimp the pipe,they don't distort pipe ID,ensuring maximum exhaust flow with minimum restriction or back pressure.It's a compromise in the name of performance, also,APITA!

Sorry for the long winded response,I worked exhaust for a few years.

Regards,

JR