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Originally posted by jeenyus View Post
the Y collector is offset I think for this purpose. I don't know if I am going to ceramic coat them. Should I? if i don't do it now can I not do it later?
You should just weld the Y to the collectors and put one VBand after the Y pipe
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Originally posted by AWDBOB View PostThe headers are just mild steel, so if you don't coat them they'll just rust. And most "header" paint doesn't last. I'd ceramic coat them after you have your flanges welded on. You should just weld the Y to the collectors and put one VBand after the Y pipe
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostI would but I feel like that would make it impossible to remove the headers if necessary.
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Originally posted by AWDBOB View Post
I considered putting the vband after the merge on mine and using bolts instead of studs so the headers could be removed. I ended up doing the offset vbands instead.
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I got these little morsels installed. Biggest pain in the ass to get the sheered off bolt out. I ended up just having to drill the whole thing out and retap the remaining bolt out. They are in now and look pretty. Lubed with all the molly, lol. Gonna take the headers in for cerakoat this week.
Last edited by jeenyus; 02-18-2020, 08:38 AM.
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Originally posted by D.Martijn View PostLooks like it's sitting pretty close to your T case bushing cross mount?
Is it possible to move your cat backwards a bit? I think this would give you some more play room to get all the angles nice and smooth
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Originally posted by D.Martijn View PostI'm thinking the black ad gold would look kinda tacky
Edit: if you google "cerakote burnt bronze exhaust" you'll see some good examples.
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Originally posted by jeenyus View Post
I think the color is technically called "burnt bronze". I've been trying to decide and still can't come to a decision, because right now I'm leaning toward the "burnt bronze" color they offer.
Edit: if you google "cerakote burnt bronze exhaust" you'll see some good examples.
The color reminds me of hard anodization of aluminum
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The two 45s I ordered showed up. I think I have a fairly good idea how this is going to work. I will have to trim the black y collector as well as the old exhaust. That way I can get the two 45s to line up just right. My concern is the accuracy of mocking it up and getting it just right. If anyone as some advice how to make sure fitment is great I'd appreciate the advice.
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