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Title: slip on collcetors
Post by: Jim Comet on June 18, 2019, 10:26:49 AM

I have slip on merge collectors and was wondering what you all put in the slip fit joint to insure they will disassemble down the road when I have to take the motor out. Ultra copper permatex? Nickel anti sieze? What works for you. Thanks, Jim

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: BattlestarGalactic on June 18, 2019, 10:30:17 AM

I've done nevr seize without issue in the past.  The original headers on the wagon lasted nearly 20 yrs.

Unfortunately the new ones,  since the wagon has mashed everything up under there, I doubt I'll get them apart anyway???  :o

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: Falcon67 on June 18, 2019, 03:48:57 PM

LOL, same.  I haven't used any yet, but I'd put that silver Tin Man makeup anti-seize on there.  I have used that on slip on extensions.  Put a mechanical retainer on there LOL

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: Ranch on June 18, 2019, 10:34:01 PM

 Jet-Lube 550
 I use that sh_t on everything :)

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: jayb on June 18, 2019, 10:37:39 PM

I just use high temp RTV, seems to keep them from sticking and helps with the seal.

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: Jim Comet on June 19, 2019, 11:35:29 AM

My mechanical retainer will be an "H" pipe about 3 ft' long attached to the floor.

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: BattlestarGalactic on June 19, 2019, 02:57:17 PM

But NHRA says you have to have their SFI rated, $250 stainless cable retention system............. ???

 ;D

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: mike7570 on June 19, 2019, 03:27:12 PM

Quote from: BattlestarGalactic on June 19, 2019, 02:57:17 PM

But NHRA says you have to have their SFI rated, $250 stainless cable retention system............. ???

 ;D

Yeah, a couple of hose clamps and some wire that you can't make yourself but you can weld up your own roll cage.

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: 6667fan on June 19, 2019, 08:28:21 PM

Put a bead of ultra copper inside about a half inch in. The purpose was for sealing, not disassembly ease. This is on Crites slip fit collectors, good seal so far.
JB

Title: Re: slip on collcetors
Post by: BattlestarGalactic on June 20, 2019, 08:35:58 AM

Quote from: mike7570 on June 19, 2019, 03:27:12 PM

Yeah, a couple of hose clamps and some wire that you can't make yourself but you can weld up your own roll cage.

I actually use rubber pipe hangers and exhaust clamps.  Seems to do quite well for about $15 at Autozone.  ;)