When I was having my exhaust built for my roadster I asked how hard it would
be to weld flanges on everything so it could be easliy replaced but the
muffler shop didn't think it was such a hot idea and $$$$$.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <SPL311RDST@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: Almost pulled the engine
> In a message dated 8/12/02 3:31:55 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
> datsunmike@nyc.rr.com writes:
>
>
> > What law? Every exhaust system I have seen on new cars as well as old
cars
> > are bolted/slip jointed together.
> >
>
> It is standard practice in the exhaust industry to NOT weld the heck out
of
> everything. This make for ease of fitting & (especially in the wetter,
more
> rustprone climates) easier to replace individual parts. One of the "signs"
of
> a crappy exhaust job is plenty -o -chunks all welded together. A good
system
> will have as FEW individual pieces as absolutely necessary, and proper
> clamping at the joints.
>
>
> Laurie :-)
> (spent too many years around "muffler men")
> 70 SPL311
> AzROC
> Chandler, AZ
>
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