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Greggfromohio

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Hey guys, I've noticed that some of you mod your exhaust so that it is 2 pieces connected with tubing instead of just one whole piece. That way it doesn't put as much stress on the engine.


I've decided to do this and I've cut my dominator pipe about 2.5 inches from the engine and in having a hard time finding tubing that holds up to the heat. It takes 7/8 ID to connect the 2 pieces where I cut it. Can anyone tell me what would be the best tubing to use and where to find it. Thanks
 
I have found metal clamps to be harsh/damaging to the hose. Plastic ties are alot more forgiving. Hoses will last longer
 
the problem with zip ties once the hose heats up it will decrease some in size so therefore the zip ties will get loose and if you cut the ends off there is no way to adjust again but will clamps it will stay tighter and a couples more turns to adjust.
 
rcgasser said:
the problem with zip ties once the hose heats up it will decrease some in size so therefore the zip ties will get loose and if you cut the ends off there is no way to adjust again but will clamps it will stay tighter and a couples more turns to adjust.
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+1 on that wires ties always come loose, I always use hose clamps and never had a problem!
 
The only thing I see wrong with hose clamps is that they look a little homemade'ish. But if they work they work. That's probably what I'll go with.
 
Greggfromohio said:
Hey guys, I've noticed that some of you mod your exhaust so that it is 2 pieces connected with tubing instead of just one whole piece. That way it doesn't put as much stress on the engine. I've decided to do this and I've cut my dominator pipe about 2.5 inches from the engine and in having a hard time finding tubing that holds up to the heat. It takes 7/8 ID to connect the 2 pieces where I cut it. Can anyone tell me what would be the best tubing to use and where to find it. Thanks
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I don't know about where you are but here in Oz you can buy silicon hose at the local auto parts stores
 
silicone hose at large scale is the spot to add it to an order, BUT by itself at siliconehose.com PLUS the ridiculous shipping is pricey.

for the lot who use heater hose+ clamps, you can add a aluminum cover which adds a mountain of toughness! the corrugated finish locks nicely when overlapped by few centimeters

the Al cover that comes with drain pipe connectors is easy, available at any hardware store , and comes with clamps, adds a machined look AND eliminates clamp cuts.

trim it clamp it forget about it
 
I've had success with both clamps and zip ties. The zip ties I used were the rather large version.
 
phreerider said:
silicone hose at large scale is the spot to add it to an order, BUT by itself at siliconehose.com PLUS the ridiculous shipping is pricey. for the lot who use heater hose+ clamps, you can add a aluminum cover which adds a mountain of toughness! the corrugated finish locks nicely when overlapped by few centimeters

the Al cover that comes with drain pipe connectors is easy, available at any hardware store , and comes with clamps, adds a machined look AND eliminates clamp cuts.

trim it clamp it forget about it
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What is an AL cover I'm intrested because I'm have big issues with the hose and clamps.
 
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