Quick question about IE stainless exhaust

[Columbo]

To anyone that has installed the IE stainless exhaust, did you use any type of exhaust system dope or sealant between the sections or just use the supplied clamps?

 

 

[halboyles]

SS or standard iron a hi-temp sealant is desirable to keep the exhaust gases exhausting  out the desired orifice and to make future exhuast work less exhausting

[Columbo]

LOL, nice!  I'm exhausted after figuring out said pipe puzzle positioning.

[elfhearse]

I replaced the IE supplied clamp between center and rear section with longer BMW/VW "twin bolt" band clamp.  The supplied clamp wasn't wide enough to hold the two sections together and it kept slipping apart.  No other complaints.

[Columbo]

What's the abridged version of getting it installed?  Front working back or back working toward the front?  

[AceAndrew]

Loosely fit from the front to back, then go in and tighten up the bolts in reverse (back working to front).  Also plan on a couple adjustment periods as everything settles into place.

Edited February 22, 2017 by AceAndrew

[jmiller]

I used marine RTV, along with the supplied clamps.  Worked great from day one. Never had to adjust anything.  No, it doesn't burn off.

 

Jeff

[chargin]

I paid $100 to have a Pro install it as well as adding the early side exit tip as I requested from IE :-)

 

[Columbo]

Thanks for all the tips!

 

I got it squared away today and it looks and sounds great.

 

Like others experience here, there were a few minor quality control issues.  The muffler itself had hanger that had been removed, the weld ground down, and repositioned.  Not a huge deal but there was a gouge where the grinder hit the muffler.  I probably should have sent it back but whatever.  Also the muffler tip was out of round and wouldn't  slide into the muffler without some bending and pounding to get it round.  It's still a good deal but I'm surprised IE doesn't take the last step of checking things before shipping.

[danco_]

4 hours ago, Columbo said:

Thanks for all the tips!

 

I got it squared away today and it looks and sounds great.

 

Like others experience here, there were a few minor quality control issues.  The muffler itself had hanger that had been removed, the weld ground down, and repositioned.  Not a huge deal but there was a gouge where the grinder hit the muffler.  I probably should have sent it back but whatever.  Also the muffler tip was out of round and wouldn't  slide into the muffler without some bending and pounding to get it round.  It's still a good deal but I'm surprised IE doesn't take the last step of checking things before shipping.

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