Artech Downpipe crack. Will a repair hold up?
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I might order the FM 3" brace and see if I can get it to work with my setup... I dont think it could be that far off.. Might have to re-bend it or add washers, etc but at least it'll be a starting point
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It's been years since I last saw it, but there's a another thread out there where bbundy shows how the exhaust clamp made crimps on his exhaust piping.
He also posted pictures of a clamshell clamp (I can't remember the exact name but it has something to do with sea life) which has more surface area so the denting doesn't occur.
He also posted pictures of a clamshell clamp (I can't remember the exact name but it has something to do with sea life) which has more surface area so the denting doesn't occur.
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It's been years since I last saw it, but there's a another thread out there where bbundy shows how the exhaust clamp made crimps on his exhaust piping.
He also posted pictures of a clamshell clamp (I can't remember the exact name but it has something to do with sea life) which has more surface area so the denting doesn't occur.
He also posted pictures of a clamshell clamp (I can't remember the exact name but it has something to do with sea life) which has more surface area so the denting doesn't occur.
https://www.miataturbo.net/flyin-mia...t-brace-43572/
There was a link to that in the link that aidandj posted
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I support the addition of poly exhaust hangers. I think they might make a big difference in the amount of stress on the downpipe. Old rubber hangers allow a lot of sag and movement over bumps, while the poly hangers do not. I also agree that they suck to install, but are totally worth it.
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I support the addition of poly exhaust hangers. I think they might make a big difference in the amount of stress on the downpipe. Old rubber hangers allow a lot of sag and movement over bumps, while the poly hangers do not. I also agree that they suck to install, but are totally worth it.
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One thing about the frear of crimping the tube. If done correctly, the support clamp should be installed with prevailing torque nuts that do not depend on being tightened to remain in place. The objective is to let the pipe acutally slip axially in the clamp during expansion and contraction with temperature; and to only hold the pipe radially (vertically). So, you don't really want to make the clamp real tight.
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fwiw- These are worth every penny when it comes to exhaust hanger bushings.
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