James-
This is pretty standard racing stuff, The tabs on each pipe overlap with a
hole in a common location so that a small bolt & nut will secure them. The one
pipe fits inside the other to a distance of 1-1/2-2" as a rule. This may not
be completely leak free, but is a snap to remove, which is why it is used. My
headers connect to the down pipe that way & I have had no problems for years
of use. If there is noticeable leakage, auto parts stores sell a sealant for
this situation for a few bucks- NOT muffler cement or the like.
Jim Stuart
James Nazarian Jr wrote:
> I have noticed on a number of the new V8 headers that they use a slip fit
> with a single tabe that holds the two together, this is as opposed to the
> three bolt flanges that I am used to. How well does the slip fit work,
> presumable it only works as well as the fit is tight, but does anyone have
> any particular comments on this type of fit? I am thinking of using it to
> connect my primaries to my secondaries.
>
> James Nazarian
> '71 B roadster
> '71 BGT ever so slowly turning into a V8
> '63 Buick 215
>
> "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"
> Enzo Ferrari
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