Thread: Springs missing to hold manifold to pipes
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Old 10-09-2006, 12:17 PM
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Flange connections have no slip fit for expansion and contraction of the headers to pipes. Springs are the best solution, but ONLY if the tolerances between the header pipes and collectors are close enough to prevent exhaust gases from escaping. Badger
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