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Matatk	Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#1
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	I thought I had a ball/socket hookup on my headers, and I guess I should have checked them better. I ordered the reducer based on this, and they don't mate up properly. Verify I bought the wrong one so I can send it back. I believe I need a three bolt flange/gasket reducer. Matthew Attach file: 2010-04-27 10.28.20.jpg (0.00 KB) 2010-04-27 10.28.48.jpg (0.00 KB) 2010-04-27 10.29.49.jpg (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 16:31
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pianoguy	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#2
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	It certainly would appear so.
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 17:35
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BillH	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#3
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Matthew, It won't work either way. You're headers are gasket style and the exhaust pipe fitting is for a ball style like the stock pipes. Simplest solution would be to cut the ball flange off. Summit has the collectors w/gaskets and rings for $19/pair Either weld on or clamp on. Ref: SUM-G4753, 3" to 3" , you'll have to check for other pipe sizes. These are in the catalog.
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 17:49
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BillH	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#4
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Also, looks like a Header Buddy might work. SUM-G4722
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 18:18
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BrianCunningham	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#5
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Can you return them?
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 19:28
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Matatk	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#6
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Thanks guys, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't imagining things. It's my own fault. When I bought the reducers, instead of actually looking at my headers (which were in the garage and it was 10 at night) I just looked the headers up on summit and it said they were ball/socket so I ordered ball/socket reducers. Apparently the page is wrong, or since the headers are a few years old they changed the style. I ordered these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-21114/ and I need these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-21100/ I'll send them back later today or tomorrow, they fit in a $5 flat rate box, so that's not too bad. Matthew
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 19:35
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Matatk	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#7
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	These are the headers, so you can understand my confusion: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68440/ Brand Hedman Hedders Manufacturer's Part Number 68440 Part Type Headers Product Line Hedman Street Hedders Summit Racing Part Number HED-68440 Header Style Full-length Header Material Steel Header Finish Painted Primary Tube Diameter (in) 1 5/8 in. Collector Attachment Ball and socket flange Collector Diameter 3.000 in.
	Posted on: 2010/4/27 19:41
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-=Jeff=-	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#8
Master Guru Bartlett, IL 573 Posts Member since: 2007/12/20 0:00	Honestly, i would buy the ball /socket set and cut the flanges off the headers and weld the ball style on there.. the ball and socket is what i used on my 89 and I did then same, I cut the 3 bolt flange off and with the ball and socket style, the sealing was better.
	Posted on: 2010/4/28 12:17
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RickAnthony	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#9
ASE Master Certified Downers Grove, IL 703 Posts Member since: 2006/8/2 0:00	Quote: -=Jeff=- wrote: Honestly, i would buy the ball /socket set and cut the flanges off the headers and weld the ball style on there.. the ball and socket is what i used on my 89 and I did then same, I cut the 3 bolt flange off and with the ball and socket style, the sealing was better. I like this idea too Jeff, the ball and socket style, makes lining/fitting everything else up down the line much easier.. as when you have a slip fit or clamped connection everything must be straight to seal correctly. and it doesn't give you really any room to adjust/align things. -=Rick
	Posted on: 2010/5/14 19:29
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-=Jeff=-	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#10
Master Guru Bartlett, IL 573 Posts Member since: 2007/12/20 0:00	here are my 89 Exhaust pics (well some anyway) http://www.vettextc.net/jeff/4-23-06/
	Posted on: 2010/5/18 13:16
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anesthes	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#11
Master Guru Boston, MA 646 Posts Member since: 2008/6/18 18:02	Quote: -=Jeff=- wrote: Honestly, i would buy the ball /socket set and cut the flanges off the headers and weld the ball style on there.. I've done the same, and it works great. Hedman changed all their headers to ball and socket over the last couple of years. -- Joe
	Posted on: 2010/5/20 17:41

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flyboy	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#12
Elite Guru Westmont, Il. 2632 Posts Member since: 2008/9/28 12:47	Quote: -=Jeff=- wrote: here are my 89 Exhaust pics (well some anyway) http://www.vettextc.net/jeff/4-23-06/ Are those C5 rear lights and is that an after market bumper? Nice looking ride.
	Posted on: 2010/5/20 23:10

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-=Jeff=-	Re: Confirm I bought the wrong exhaust reducer...	#13
Master Guru Bartlett, IL 573 Posts Member since: 2007/12/20 0:00	Quote: flyboy wrote: Quote: -=Jeff=- wrote: here are my 89 Exhaust pics (well some anyway) http://www.vettextc.net/jeff/4-23-06/ Are those C5 rear lights and is that an after market bumper? Nice looking ride. Yes they are! unfortunately I sold that nice ride in Oct 2008 I have this one now:
	Posted on: 2010/5/24 15:09
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