Everything seems to be lining up well. Just gotta weld it together now. I even checked out how it fits with the vbands to weld together.
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I've had issues with vbands warping when welded, so now I clamp them together in the orientation they'll be on the car and they seem to warp a little less and at least warp together so they still seal. I think your flanges are thicker than mine, so maybe that'll help too.
I also learned the hard way to cover the clamp threads when welding this way - I stripped one of the t-bolts because the nut carried some slag up the thread.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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Originally posted by Northern View PostI've had issues with vbands warping when welded, so now I clamp them together in the orientation they'll be on the car and they seem to warp a little less and at least warp together so they still seal. I think your flanges are thicker than mine, so maybe that'll help too. I also learned the hard way to cover the clamp threads when welding this way - I stripped one of the t-bolts because the nut carried some slag up the thread.
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Yeah the spatter is what eventually screwed up the threads. I just wrap the clamp in a layer or two of masking tape.
There's probably a better way to cover it, but I don't have any anti-spatter spray.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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Originally posted by Northern View PostYeah the spatter is what eventually screwed up the threads. I just wrap the clamp in a layer or two of masking tape.
There's probably a better way to cover it, but I don't have any anti-spatter spray.
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Originally posted by mike.bmw View PostMmmm. New shiny parts.
I am loving the updates. The exhaust is going to be awesome. Keep it up!Simon
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Is that the summit 2 x 2.25" to 3" y-pipe? How do you like it?
Also are you using an expander? I tried one from HF but it was absolute trash.2003 Z4 3.0 6-speed- Silver, 19's, daily driver
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Originally posted by dadsbmw View PostIs that the summit 2 x 2.25" to 3" y-pipe? How do you like it?
Also are you using an expander? I tried one from HF but it was absolute trash.
I won't be using an expander. the fit is very tight on each connection, so i feel OK without it. The y collector, i bought some exhaust clamps to keep them connected on the long tube headers. I am unsure how successful it's going to be and if it doesn't work i guess i might just do vbands there as well... hoping that's not the case. all the other slip on connections have been welded together.
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I GOT IT STARTED!! sounds mean! Below is a picture of the final exhaust assembled. A picture of the headers after burning off a little (kind of cool color) and then finally my best weld yet with the Flux welder. LoL! Now I can officially send them off to ceramic coating and get the fenders on this car fixed up.
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Happy Quarantine. I've been getting some things done on the car. On the 14th of April I will get the exhaust parts over to the ceramic coater. They are working on limited capacity with the pandemic, so basically you schedule the drop off and that's my date. I should get them back on the 20th. In the meantime I've had to figure out the location of the oil filter. It just won't do in the stock location with these headers and tbh it's a dumb spot to begin with so I'm happy to have another reason. The lines are 10an, but those haven't arrived yet. Location idea is on the frame rail. Any advice how to properly attach the bracket to the frame without a rivnut?
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