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Dec 7, 2008 | 12:45 PM

lex1978

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building a down pipe

hey guys i'm building my own down pipe .

for pipe i'm using 316 bends en 316 pipe ,now i cute a flange also out of 316 material .
but now i'm wondering doesn't that expand to much ???

Dec 7, 2008 | 01:55 PM

RickyLee53

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It will expand a lot, but you shouldn't have any problems if its welded correctly.

Dec 7, 2008 | 09:40 PM

lex1978

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ok thanks a lot .

should i drill the holes bigger then? to give the flenge some more space

Dec 7, 2008 | 10:20 PM

Mr.Burner

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bolt the flange to a steel table or clamp it down before you weld it......
this will also keep it from warping...

Dec 8, 2008 | 07:57 AM

lex1978

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thanks i will

i'll post a picture when i finish it

thanks again guys

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