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Originally Posted by slovcan
Take the new Klarius to an exhaust shop and have them stretch the inlet to the OUTSIDE diameter of the exhaust pipe so that will fit INSIDE the new Klarius.
That's what I would do. Actually, I would buy the exhaust pipe expander tool and a big hammer, cut a couple of slots in the Klarius AWAY from the slots in the pipe and make it bigger myself. It feels really good to hit something with a big hammer sometimes.  A little muffler cement will then help it fit together and ensure no leaks.
Edit: Hmmm, looks like the newer ones have taken away the hammer fun. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/o...-1250045p.html
Cheers,
Glenn |
I don't think the exhaust centres over here would want to do the stretching/expanding work - they'd rather sell me one of their own systems.
That expander tool might work, although it's got some pretty mixed reviews (not strong enough etc) - here it is on Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toolzone-Ex.../dp/B002R33Q9K
Even if it is strong enough, there's a good chance the expander will tear the pipe open. The Klarius has two slots cut into the inlet pipe (similar to the slots visible in
this pic). Expanding the pipe by force is likely to cause a tear starting at the closed end of each slot - that will just make matters worse. I found some videos online showing the expander tool in action - none of them show it being used on a pipe with slots. e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ax2UbCst2Q
Edit: Here's one but I can see any difference -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJWtducrohA