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Back To Stainless Steel
Having passed my XL185 custom header pipe and muffler tip apprenticeship.
And with the van getting a new alternator, while there was room in the engine bay it felt like picking up up where I left off on the 3" stainless steel exhaust system was due...
First was getting the old system out....not to much of a fight but I opted to cut it in half rather than attempt to undo the old flange...
Next was to see if my just guess, eagle eye on a half a chance, hope for the best with a pinch of luck dump pipe prefab would just bolt in and clear....
Well it did...but it fell short and the exit angle is a bit off... So Ive ordered some extra bends/extensions...
I'n not confident enough in making butt welds so opting to pay for slip over pipe fittings where pipe ends meet.
Prices have gone up...So I made the right move on preemptive material purchases...
Anyway its looking like a fairly straight shot to the rear axle with wiggle room. Just have to get the dump exit correct.
Also looks like all the original hangers should be reusable too...
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