Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro - Page 34

**napa68** · #**331** 02-06-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by juliosz

I kinda cringed at my handy-work on that exhaust pipe but when it developed a hole the size of a quarter it was either preserve or replace. Can't wait to see what the new system looks like Tim!

I don't think you were left with too many choices. It's a weak piece......the other side is not much better. I don't know that I would have done much different Paul.

**napa68** · #**332** 02-06-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

Awesome-

Hey Tim - did I miss an announcement on the change of your avatar photo here..........something new in the shop.......?

Nah........just playing around the other day

**dykstra** · #**333** 02-06-2023, 08:18 PM

Sounds AWESOME! I can’t wait for the drive video!!

**luzl78** · #**334** 02-06-2023, 09:02 PM

You need some m/t super scavenger headers on that beast. What a sound that would be.

**napa68** · #**335** 02-06-2023, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by luzl78

You need some m/t super scavenger headers on that beast. What a sound that would be.

No doubt.

Like most every header I have ever installed, they need their "love taps" to fit properly. The Hookers had all the proper little dents for an effortless install (which is still a PITA on the left side).

**dykstra** · #**336** 02-08-2023, 10:59 AM

This beast is a bad mother……..shut your mouth!! LOL

**napa68** · #**337** 02-09-2023, 06:20 PM

Here is the exhaust fitted and tacked.

I was welding the scraps from this together yesterday to dial in the settings, and was happy with the way working and how it looked. I was able to use the original rear hangers on the rear of the mufflers. I'll replace those with some reproductions and save the originals for another day.

I must admit, I think I created my own problem for welding it up. I was always in the habit of greasing the pipes at the joints so I could get them to sit just the way I wanted. Didn't even give it a thought

Today, the welder is poping a farting like hell wont have it. No adjustments made an improvement (no surprise).

I have a couple of ideas to move forward. Not excluding the idea of a local fellow who is one hell welder.....including TIG. I just may enlist the help of a professional to get the results I want.

**TimG** · #**338** 02-09-2023, 07:42 PM

Great work, Tim.....

**Too Many Projects** · #**339** 02-09-2023, 08:56 PM

Use aerosol carb or brake cleaner and spray it right in the joint and blow immediately to clean the grease out.

**big gear head** · #**340** 02-09-2023, 10:44 PM

Be very careful with brake cleaner. There are many cases, including me, of people having lung problems after using brake cleaner and then welding. Look it up.

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