Question on Flowmaster Install

JThelen · 01-20-2004, 06:35 PM

When i am ready to install my flowmaster should i weld my exhaust brackets? it doesnt say to in the directions but everyone ive talked to says weld it...

aldive · 01-20-2004, 07:07 PM

I would weld them.

*jrgaylor* · 01-20-2004, 07:49 PM

I did not weld mine and it is fine after 18+ months, either way I think is fine.
Joe

JThelen · 01-20-2004, 08:00 PM

hey jrgaylor how does your exhaust sound on ur truck? have u noticed any better performance like gas mileage or power?

*jrgaylor* · 01-20-2004, 08:14 PM

I would say that with the exhaust and KKM that I have more power and it sounds cool under a load, I get like 13-15 MPG but I have 31's and a lift so it is to be expected, I bought myself a daily driver so the X is a offical playtoy.
Joe

**MONMIX** · 01-20-2004, 08:57 PM

Welding will ALWAYS be a better method.
I am not saying clamps wont work mind you.

Oh, only if this is a quality weld job. ( obviously )

*boominXplorer* · 01-20-2004, 09:04 PM

if its not welded an very annoying squeek might come up

*jimbo74* · 01-20-2004, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MONMIX
Welding will ALWAYS be a better method.
I am not saying clamps wont work mind you.

Oh, only if this is a quality weld job. ( obviously )

audiodude332001 · 01-25-2004, 06:37 PM

Just the other day I was under my truck, and I looked at the resonator and the pipe was brocken off right before it, so I cut out the resonator and put in a piece of straight pipe, and cut off the exhaust right were it bends to exit behind the wheel and I put in another piece of straight pipe so I now have a rear exiting exhaust. I clamped it all together and it seems like it will hold tite and I dont see any leaks in it. The only thing I welded on was the tip. I think clamping it will hold up just fine for you.

*TheRookie* · 01-25-2004, 06:41 PM

cant see an exhaust leak usualy. With someone in the truck reving the engine reach your hand around the joint just barely not touching the pipe. If you feel wind you have a leak. Welding is always prefered in a system as long as you except that next time you need an exhaust job it will cost more.

JThelen · 01-25-2004, 06:43 PM

yea well i will probably eventually weld my system its just that right now im thinkin of switchin my 50 series with a 40 series cause if i got a 40 it would take 10 min to replace the 50 ya know so if and when that happens ill probably weld it

01-20-2004, 06:35 PM	#1
JThelen Wannabe Elite Explorer Cumming, GA '94 Limited Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Question on Flowmaster Install When i am ready to install my flowmaster should i weld my exhaust brackets? it doesnt say to in the directions but everyone ive talked to says weld it...

01-20-2004, 07:07 PM	#2
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,263 Vehicle Specs	I would weld them. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

01-20-2004, 07:49 PM	#3
jrgaylor Power through it! onalaska, Washington 1988 BroncoII Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 Vehicle Specs	I did not weld mine and it is fine after 18+ months, either way I think is fine. Joe __________________ 88 BroncoII 4.0/C5/1350/1354/D44/9" 72 Bronco 302 I have a matched set of early bronco axles for sale D44 and 9" for sale PM me for price and details.

01-20-2004, 08:14 PM	#5
jrgaylor Power through it! onalaska, Washington 1988 BroncoII Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,483 Vehicle Specs	I would say that with the exhaust and KKM that I have more power and it sounds cool under a load, I get like 13-15 MPG but I have 31's and a lift so it is to be expected, I bought myself a daily driver so the X is a offical playtoy. Joe __________________ 88 BroncoII 4.0/C5/1350/1354/D44/9" 72 Bronco 302 I have a matched set of early bronco axles for sale D44 and 9" for sale PM me for price and details.

01-20-2004, 08:57 PM	#6
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,849 Vehicle Specs	Welding will ALWAYS be a better method. I am not saying clamps wont work mind you. Oh, only if this is a quality weld job. ( obviously ) __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

01-20-2004, 08:00 PM	#4
JThelen Wannabe Elite Explorer Cumming, GA '94 Limited Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	hey jrgaylor how does your exhaust sound on ur truck? have u noticed any better performance like gas mileage or power?

01-20-2004, 09:04 PM	#7
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,038 Vehicle Specs	if its not welded an very annoying squeek might come up __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

01-25-2004, 06:37 PM	#9
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs	Just the other day I was under my truck, and I looked at the resonator and the pipe was brocken off right before it, so I cut out the resonator and put in a piece of straight pipe, and cut off the exhaust right were it bends to exit behind the wheel and I put in another piece of straight pipe so I now have a rear exiting exhaust. I clamped it all together and it seems like it will hold tite and I dont see any leaks in it. The only thing I welded on was the tip. I think clamping it will hold up just fine for you.

01-25-2004, 06:41 PM	#10
TheRookie Traveling SAS guru West Chester PA 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,465 Vehicle Specs	cant see an exhaust leak usualy. With someone in the truck reving the engine reach your hand around the joint just barely not touching the pipe. If you feel wind you have a leak. Welding is always prefered in a system as long as you except that next time you need an exhaust job it will cost more. __________________ Then: 91 XLT on currie 9's, lots of mods Now: 01 TJ 5.3 swap in progress 02 GMC duramax with basic stuff

01-25-2004, 06:43 PM	#11
JThelen Wannabe Elite Explorer Cumming, GA '94 Limited Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yea well i will probably eventually weld my system its just that right now im thinkin of switchin my 50 series with a 40 series cause if i got a 40 it would take 10 min to replace the 50 ya know so if and when that happens ill probably weld it