Installing Torque Cones Question
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Installing Torque Cones Question
Hello,
I just got a new set of drag pipes (long story), and I bought torque cones. The installation was easy except that I couldn't put both nuts on the front headpipe's flange. The added thickness of the torque cones wouldn't allow me to do so.
I'm concerned that having only one bolt in the front could become a problem down the road. And the other nuts wouldn't go in fully either.
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Vincent
I just got a new set of drag pipes (long story), and I bought torque cones. The installation was easy except that I couldn't put both nuts on the front headpipe's flange. The added thickness of the torque cones wouldn't allow me to do so.
I'm concerned that having only one bolt in the front could become a problem down the road. And the other nuts wouldn't go in fully either.
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Vincent
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one bolt on exhaust ?
sounds like a lot of trouble down the road . that's a lot of stress on one stud , plus you will develop a major exhaust leak pretty quick . are you sure the cones are seated properly ?
put some baffles Or at least a lolly pop in those pipes for some back pressure.
put some baffles Or at least a lolly pop in those pipes for some back pressure.
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I played with the torque cones for a while to make sure they were seating properly. Maybe I need to go back to it..,
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I'd agree one nut is trouble down the road.
Can you install a longer threaded stud for the nut?
Can you machine the cone/ flange thinner?
Yes, play with the alignment make sure it is seated correctly.
Can you install a longer threaded stud for the nut?
Can you machine the cone/ flange thinner?
Yes, play with the alignment make sure it is seated correctly.
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I don't have any machinery to make the cone or flange thinner. I don't even have a garage :-)
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Did you fix your problem? I just installed drag pipes and torque cones with no issues like that.
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