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95 B cats and y-pipe

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  1. INTMD8

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    #1 INTMD8, Feb 27, 2015
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    For those interested I thought I would show the process of putting together a set of cats and y-pipe for my 95B.

    I will build headers for it as well but that will wait until the next engine out.

    For now the plan is to build replacement cats with Magnaflow 59904 metallic cores.

    I would do test pipes but prefer to keep the exhaust smell to a minimum.

    I'm also going to build a new y-pipe. Materials are ordered and flanges are being cut by a local water jet company. (I couldn't find any ready available with the proper bolt spacing).

    First step is as pictured, building simple fixtures off of the original parts-
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  2. carwhisperer

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    Looks really cool but why not just build it up on the car instead of doing all the jigging?
     
  3. INTMD8

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    #3 INTMD8, Mar 6, 2015
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    If I'm building something from scratch, no problem building on the car but if I have a factory part and I want to match the dimensions, I find it easier to fixture the part and build it on the bench.

    This way I can also avoid tack welding the tubes in the car.

    Still waiting on some parts. Cats have not arrived yet and the flanges I'm having made are also not finished.

    I did start on the y-pipe. Using mandrel bends and merge collector from SPD.
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  4. Markphd

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    Really nice work so far!
     
  5. drbob101

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    Talented Jim.
     
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    That is some pretty nice looking welds there.:)
     
  7. SoCal1

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    Nice gold welds, keep that heat down

    Looking great !!!
     
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    Like always from you jim nothing but the best
     
  9. INTMD8

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    Thanks guys! I appreciate it. :)
     
  10. 8500rpm

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    Very smart-looking welds there. I also had my cats rebuilt with aftermarket metallic cores (my 5.2 cats cracked). Aside from cost, there's no reason to ride dirty with today's sport cats.

    May I ask if something is wrong with your original Y-pipe, or the reason you wanted to build a new one?
     
  11. INTMD8

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    Thanks Chan. I don't like the fuel smell with no cats which is the reason for keeping them on the primary side.

    As for the y-pipe, no problem with it, I just wanted to build a replacement for better flow, sound and lighter weight. I don't think the metallic cores in the y-pipe are restrictive but the "Y" section could be improved upon as the internal transitions are not very smooth.

    Much to be gained in power? I doubt it, but it's winter so it gives me something to do :)
     
  12. jimmym

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    Looks great! I would like to do the same, cats on primary and secondary open. Should help calm my exhaust sound in normal driving as well.
     
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    Very, very nice, Jim!

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  15. SoCal1

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    Anything homemade is better then bought in my book
     
  16. Ferraripilot

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    That looks very nice indeed. Let us know if you are offering a recore service
     
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  18. INTMD8

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    Thanks Ken. That Kreissieg piece looks really nice! I originally thought about doing it that way (build the merge out of the mandrel bends themselves) but SPD was going to charge me another $250 for setup to do 2 60deg (I think that's what it was) bends as they are not a stock item.

    I do like the look of the 2-1 merge collector as well, takes up a bit more real estate :)
     
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    Nice job!

    I wish I had welding skills.
     
  20. INTMD8

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    #20 INTMD8, Mar 17, 2015
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  21. jimmym

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    Nice work Jim. :)
     
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  23. INTMD8

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    #23 INTMD8, Mar 18, 2015
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    Thanks Jim! Seyhan, 5.2 is a bit more work but shouldn't be too bad :)

    I fabbed up the cats tonight. All the parts are ready now. Just have to wait for my Capristo 2 to arrive so I can install all this stuff.

    Also I showed a few pics of backpurging with argon to prevent sugaring. (This shields/protects the root of the weld).

    You can see how the inside of the pipe at the weld joint is shiny when this is done.

    I also welded a scrap piece and took a photo so you can see how it gets crusty inside with no back purge.
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  24. drbob101

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    That is some neat work Jim. Where did you learn how to do this?
     
  25. INTMD8

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    Thanks Bob. I taught myself some years back building turbo systems for my own cars.
     

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