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[arsenio]

Well? I got a deal on an Apexi N1 muffler and resonator, so I'm just gunna ditch the stock exhause with a cut out idea.

I was curious if you all think using silicone couplers, about 5 feet down stream of the turbo would be ok. I might just do the two 45 degree bends that I need, in aluminum with 3 silicone couplers holding it all together.

[turbob16hatch]

NO, this will not work. The exhaust is up to 1700+ degree's and rotories (i'm assuming here) run hotter egt's from my experience. Silicon is good for something like 500* or so maybe less.

It would cost less also to have an exhaust shop weld it up then using silicon couplers.

Btw, you have the worst ideas EVER.

[onlyflash944]

haven't you ever burnt yourself on a tailpipe before?  like 5 min after teh car cut off? 


of course it isn't going to work

[arsenio]

Yeah, but I have used rvt  for exhauste gaskets befor

[onlyflash944]

Yeah, but I have used rvt  for exhauste gaskets befor

Btw, you have the worst ideas EVER.

[chris]

just do it and report back

[glustic]

just do it and report back

[Teg2boo]

just do it and report back

[ironcrx]

just do it and report back

[j.h.christ]

Mac Dre FT 2pac

[chris]

yes

[Foowee]

If you don't have a welder that'll do aluminium....

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-33226/?rtype=10

[HiProfile]

Wrap it in aluminized tape several times, then slap the coupler on. I recall rmcdaniels testing his Black Satin header spray and the turbo header's surface went from 650F to 400F. It mike get a little crispy at some point, but it will still last a while.

If they can use rubber that degrades above 220F on a 2" hanger right off the cat, a 500F coupler should take your load like N/A Mike's wife does from her clients. With style, cheaply.

[ifly87]

I was kinda wondering about this, A silicone coupler from my turbo outlet to my charge pipe is within a 1/4 inch of my exhaust mani, will that bitch melt?

[turbob16hatch]

I was kinda wondering about this, A silicone coupler from my turbo outlet to my charge pipe is within a 1/4 inch of my exhaust mani, will that bitch melt?

Depends if you drive your car like a h-t fanboi, or really race it. but i would wrap it in some type of thermal barrier.

[Teg2boo]

I was kinda wondering about this, A silicone coupler from my turbo outlet to my charge pipe is within a 1/4 inch of my exhaust mani, will that bitch melt?

Depends if you drive your car like a h-t fanboi, or really race it. but i would wrap it in some type of thermal barrier.

Mine is at about 3" of my manifold and hold the temperature well. This for about 1 year of abuse. 1/4 inch is fucking near tho!

Next time I drive my car I'll try to put a couple directly on the manifold to see what happen.

[Phate]

Next time I drive my car I'll try to put a couple directly on the manifold to see what happen.

Probably melt slowly, and smell bad.  Have something handy to scrape the shit off.

[Teg2boo]

Shit I forgot about this post, I'll try it tomorrow. lol

[ctr99ek]

the coupler will melt, scorching metal> flimsy silicone

[JACER63]

just do it and report back

do it!

[Eggylshatch]

I was kinda wondering about this, A silicone coupler from my turbo outlet to my charge pipe is within a 1/4 inch of my exhaust mani, will that bitch melt?

it might not melt but it will get really soft and probably not seal very well

[arsenio]

I can't decide between doing this or the 5" exhaust. Doing this might be easier..


Eggylshatch. I like you sig. quote.

[Eggylshatch]

I can't decide between doing this or the 5" exhaust. Doing this might be easier..


Eggylshatch. I like you sig. quote.

haha.  thanks.  I'm still trying to figure out what exactly it means myself, but it makes me chuckle every time I read it

[ifly87]

I was kinda wondering about this, A silicone coupler from my turbo outlet to my charge pipe is within a 1/4 inch of my exhaust mani, will that bitch melt?

Depends if you drive your car like a h-t fanboi, or really race it. but i would wrap it in some type of thermal barrier.

I rape the shit out of the thing every running moment of its life. I took it for some rippers today and it seems to be doing fine. Now only if I could figure out why the the boost is surgine I could maybe make some power.

[widebody93]

Mac Dre FT 2pac

Thats got to be 2pac's worst lyrical start ever!