pre-turbo exhaust q's

[BMFB]

So I have a concern that was brought up to me by another person about the exhaust I built. This issue was that the pipe coming across my engine would expand and crack at some point in my exhaust, I am wondering what you guys think. Note, it is all 304 stainless 15gauge and is going to be TIG welded as such.

the pipe coming across the bay is the one in question, or at least the one that has been suggested to have a flexible tube inserted.

those are basically all of the pics I have. Let me know your concerns on cracking. also this is my first exhaust fab job.

 

[Ryan Heller]

Re: pre-turbo exhaust q's

You should put a flex pipe in it just cut it some were in the center no big deal

 

[BMFB]

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would something like this do? what kind of pressure could it take?

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Muffler-Flex/dp/B004325JJI

 

[It's just a six]

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http://www.verociousmotorsports.com...Performance-Stainless-Steel-Flexible-Coupling

 

[Ryan Heller]

Re: pre-turbo exhaust q's

Make sure you get the interlocking inside style not as cheap but will last a lot longer

 

[Syclone22]

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Good advice just install a flex tube in the crossover
pipe you can also use a v band flange and clamp
easy to remove !!!

P.S Did you cut your firewall ?????

 

[BMFB]

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alright, I got one with the interlock liner, it was only 26 bucks so Its not a bad deal at all, and I'll bet the quality is way better. Thanks for the advice!

yea, alot of the firewall is gone and will be replaced with something similar to a doghouse out of a van. The motors back about 14 inches from the stock 4.3 (this is a 3800)

 

[88GTZ]

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http://www.verociousmotorsports.com...Performance-Stainless-Steel-Flexible-Coupling

this link says for n/a not forced induction:2cents:

 

[BMFB]

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Interlock Liner
Vibrant's Turbo Flex Couplings with the Interlock Liner feature an internal stainless steel Interlock liner to facilitate smooth flow of high temperature exhaust gases, thus making them ideal for the extreme demands of high performance turbo charged applications. Tech Tip *Ideal for high flow, high temperature, Forced Induction Applications. Note: End Caps are Stainless Steel.

I saw that, and so I got the interlock one :tup:

 

[88GTZ]

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Interlock Liner
Vibrant's Turbo Flex Couplings with the Interlock Liner feature an internal stainless steel Interlock liner to facilitate smooth flow of high temperature exhaust gases, thus making them ideal for the extreme demands of high performance turbo charged applications. Tech Tip *Ideal for high flow, high temperature, Forced Induction Applications. Note: End Caps are Stainless Steel.

I saw that, and so I got the interlock one :tup:

good, didn't catch that. it's good to know i have crossover pipes to repair for my 3.1 turbo v6.

 

[BMFB]

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I am interested in knowing more about your turbo 3.1, sunbird?

 

[88GTZ]

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I found a 89 turbo grand prix with 67xxx on the odo going to get crushed so I yanked the motor and trans for 400.00 rebuilt it and going to put it in my 89 chevy beretta GTU 5 speed.

 

[BMFB]

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neat!