That's a wrap

"MM54" (mm54mk2) 12/12/2019 at 19:55 • Filed to: '71Chevelle

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Came up a couple metal ties short

Having never done this before, it’s harder than I expected but after a little practice it gets easier. I’m pleased with how it turned out. The driver’s side could be prettier, but it’s okay.

For various Reasons I did the center pipes, for the most part, together. This isn’t very pretty but it worked. I’d do it a bit differently if I did it again.

Not a whole lot between now and putting the engine in the car, just need some time really.

dogisbadob > MM54 12/12/2019 at 19:58

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Looks cool!

Any certain reason you did it? I hope the pipes are 304 :p

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > MM54 12/12/2019 at 19:59

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Yeah time is a bitch! I need that to get more done on the truck. I could go work on the interior while my friend does some body work but I don’t have time.

MM54 > dogisbadob 12/12/2019 at 20:17

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Looks good, keeps a lot of heat out of the engine bay.

They’re cheapish mild steel headers; for a car that doesn’t see weather they’ll be fine for a good while.

M.T. Blake > MM54 12/12/2019 at 20:36

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It is difficult. Be proud you did it. I paid a shop to do mine on my former Camaro. Under hood temps will take a good dive. 

MM54 > M.T. Blake 12/12/2019 at 21:39

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I may redo the center two pipes on the one... not sure yet. Not really happy with them but they’re not bad .

M.T. Blake > MM54 12/12/2019 at 21:41

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Mock them up and see what it looks like under the hood. I’d only redo the center pipes if you can see into it and it looks like crap, or if the hole is big enough to swallow a dropped bolt lol. 

MM54 > M.T. Blake 12/12/2019 at 21:48

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It can definitely catch a bolt in there. It’s probably pretty well out of sight but I know it’s ugly. T o redo it how I think it should be I might need more wrap too , not certain.

M.T. Blake > MM54 12/12/2019 at 21:50

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Out of sight, out of mind. 

MM54 > M.T. Blake 12/13/2019 at 19:14

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It would be out of sight, and I’m indeed out of my mind so I redid it.

M.T. Blake > MM54 12/13/2019 at 19:30

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Lol. I’ll remember this when I need headers wrapped again, you’re an expert now!

MM54 > M.T. Blake 12/13/2019 at 19:34

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Are you sure you don’t work at the same place as me? “You’ve done this once so you’re the expert!”