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Topic: h-pipe location/weld or clamp the exhaust?
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1602
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-24-2001 03:24 PM
   
I've been reading up on all these threads going on about headers and exhaust. I'm getting convinced that the way to go it hooker super comps and 2.5" exhaust. ok, for putting this stuff together is it best to weld it or clamp it? The reason I ask is, I would think welding is better, but it makes it more difficult to remove the exhaust system for access to the transmission. I have the stock dual exhaust on my car right now, and I have to drop the exhaust to remove the transmission. I worked on a guys car a few weeks ago and he had the exhaust custom cut and welded with the cross-over on the h-pipe moved back to just behind the back of the transmission so the tranny can be dropped out with out even touching any exhuast parts. Is this recommended? Or, should the crossover pipe be closer to the headers?
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 940
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-24-2001 03:44 PM
I have a 70 mach 1 351c 4spd top loader. I have full length headers. My H-pipe has a balance tube under the middle of the trans. I have my H-pipe welded to the mufflers and the tail pipes have flanges welded on and so do the back of the mufflers. This way all you do is unbolt the tail pipes and headers flanges and muffler hangers and you can remove the exhaust. It takes me about 5 minutes to remove. This it nice when you go to the track.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4307
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-24-2001 04:46 PM
Sig,Sounds good to me. I haven't "seen the light" yet about H pipes or X pipes. I may be old school but give real dual exhaust or open headers anyday! Plus they are easy to drop at the track, especially if you don't have tail pipes.  SteveW
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