headers & slip ons!

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rob_me686 · #1 Post by **rob_me686** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:25 am

my question to you guys is this
when installin a slip on exhaust
is there any need for a type of sealent to fit around the header side of the pipe thats going to be inserted into the exhaust itself?
im talking like the part of the header pipe that the exhaust slips over *hense slip on* but is there a sealent that should be used while doing this?
thanks

Jaybr · #2 Post by **Jaybr** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:08 am

I've never used any sealant with my HMFs. The silencers slide way up on the header and iit's a really tight fit, so I've never needed any.

If you silencer is loose on the header and leaking I guess you might need some type of sealant, not sure what type to reccomend though.

Derno24 · #3 Post by **Derno24** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:01 pm

I know some of the newer HMF full systems came with a clamp. You may just want to look into a clamp. I would imagine any sealant would have issues with the heat.

rob_me686 · #4 Post by **rob_me686** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:30 pm

yeah that makes sense
with the sealent having problems with the heat and all
so the pipe is supposed to slide as far up on the header as it can correct?
thanks

Derno24 · #5 Post by **Derno24** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:39 pm

Yup, they overlap pretty far and they are pretty snug.

rob_me686 · #6 Post by **rob_me686** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:58 pm

alright thats what i wanted to hear
now all i gotta do is get these crush washers in and i'll be set to put er on!
thanks guys

KYmxracer52 · #7 Post by **KYmxracer52** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:09 am

I've used Hi-Temp Silicone on my 250R. It won't melt with the heat.

rob_me686 · #8 Post by **rob_me686** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:49 am

awsome
i'll look into that as well
thanks again