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Old 10-18-2011, 11:22 AM
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Allen,

Thanks for the photo. The FIA side pipes are different setup, but correct me if I am wrong, a similar configuration with attachment to the header collector and one rubber isolated mount near the outlet, correct?
Right, what Jim said...only supported by the frame in one location as pictured. The other end is supported by the header/collector (slip fit). I am planning on changing the header connection from a slip joint to a ball and socket joint like the pieces JEGS offers: JEGS Ball & Socket Exhaust Pipe Connectors - JEGS

I must admit I assumed this wonderful idea from Wolf K. I plan on playing around with making a set of "competition" pipes over the winter and this ball/socket joint would make removal/installation and bind-free alignment a breeze. After taking my current pipes off a couple of times, I've found that I'm not a big fan of the slip-joint connection with the little welded on tabs and 1/4-20 through bolts that keep the slip joint secure.

- Allen.
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