Build SLOW 71

[J Mack]

I’ve been using the Vibrant Performance V-Band Flange assemblies that have the “Male-Female” flange design and have had the best luck with them staying tight and not leaking if you end up going that direction.

V-Band Flange Assemblies

<p>Vibrant Performance V-Band Flange Assemblies provide a quick-release alternative to traditional flanged and slip-fit tube connections, making them a preferred choice among exhaust and fabrication professionals. The signature Male-Female flange design creates a precise, gasket-free seal while...

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[PabloCruise]

@PabloCruise gonna be jelous

What, me worry?
No way man!
I just got my Chacos rebuilt, they are good to go.
I don't have any pictures to post though...

 

[PabloCruise]

Blue Mesa Res.

Colorado's largest body of water!
Over by Gunnison.
I drove that route over to Rico when heading to the first Pig Party!
Great pics Ron, looks like you had an awesome drive home...

 

[RUSH55]

I’ve been using the Vibrant Performance V-Band Flange assemblies that have the “Male-Female” flange design and have had the best luck with them staying tight and not leaking if you end up going that direction.

V-Band Flange Assemblies

<p>Vibrant Performance V-Band Flange Assemblies provide a quick-release alternative to traditional flanged and slip-fit tube connections, making them a preferred choice among exhaust and fabrication professionals. The signature Male-Female flange design creates a precise, gasket-free seal while...

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That’s the way to go right there

 

[scrapdaddy]

Here's a picture of when it was new. You can see how the drive shaft flange would hit the pipe. I fixed the leak for now at least until I get it inspected this month. I ordered new gaskets and I'll give those stage 8 bolts a try, pain to reach all them without a lift.

 

[RUSH55]

Maybe see if a slight re-route of the passenger side pipe could be made to avoid the flange - possibly aiming a little further forward before dropping down and coming around more forward of the sump than it already is.(?)
Also, the late 55 flanges, which also have the same spline count as the 60’s, are a bit smaller than those that you have there.

I can also kind of visualize your idea of setting the exhaust up differently altogether and running the pipe(s) on the outside of the frame rails before turning back in. At that point it would be much easier and simpler to just go with a dual exhaust that have both pipes ending behind the rear wheels on each side. Would not really be that bad, you even have me mulling on that now

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'd have to give up this work of art, though or maybe not.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Also, the late 55 flanges, which also have the same spline count as the 60’s, are a bit smaller than those that you have there.

I didn't realize that, something to look into.

I can also kind of visualize your idea of setting the exhaust up differently altogether and running the pipe(s) on the outside of the frame rails before turning back in.

Only problem I see is you would have to go under the frame or through it to come back inside. Any thoughts on sleeving a hole through the frame. Would it weaken it much, fishplate it? I don't like the idea of the pipe hanging below the frame.

 

[scrapdaddy]

One thing I want to change is the engine noise out the muffler. I'm partially tried of the engine noise going through the gears, a bigger muffler is in the plans.

 

[bobm]

Dont run it under the frame, 1 rock and she'll be chocking on 4 cylinders . Way i see it ya guts 2 choices. Eber dis or deez

 

[RUSH55]

If you just went under the frame somewhere in this area, like I think the early 2F exhaust pipes were, shouldn’t need to cut or sleeve the frame. It would be high enough to not come in contact with the spring or the ground.

Then you’d just run the pipe all the way back to where the frame arches for the rear axle, and then go in above the spring the same as the front.
It seems as though the pipe will be hanging relatively low beneath the front tub mount, and that’s where I’d be concerned about hitting rocks or something, or even being visible, which wouldn’t be ideal either.

 

[J Mack]

Way i see it ya guts 2 choices. Eber dis or deez

Not sure why BOB M has a picture of DEEZ nuts on his cell phone?????

But you don't want them either!!!

 

[bobm]

Dats me Head Arsehole! Deez are me nuts

2nd to last is me Left 1 the middle and right 1s are being a Prick

 

[bobm]

G nite MOFOS

 

[scrapdaddy]

Damn!

 

[RUSH55]

My new favorite pic

 

[Ol Yeller]

Found what I was looking for, Outside the frame routing was factory at one point

 

[RUSH55]

There we go
Only difference there is that the 6 cylinder exhaust pipe runs over the top of the frame instead of below it.

Nice find @Ol Yeller

 

[scrapdaddy]

Got the new collector gaskets in and they do look nice and thick. Torque to 20 ft./lbs., doesn't seem to be much, but they know better than me. I need to get it safety inspected next week then I'll tear into it. New gaskets and the Stage 8 bolts for the fourth time.

 

[RUSH55]

Good luck!