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Foozle
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« on: January 08, 2011, 05:56:31 AM »
Gang:  Is it possible (and $$ feasible) to have a dent in a single-walled header pipe professionally repaired?  I've got a set of 2 Brothers 6 x 6 exhausts - where one pipe has a ~1/8" flat "rub" on the initial downward bend (where Valk pipes are prone to impact a curb, etc.).  Aside from the basic cosmetics, are there any performance issues to be concerned about (if left unfixed)?  In advance, thanks a bunch.  Terry
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2011, 05:59:21 AM »
shouldnt hurt anything to leave it unfixed.......unless it starts rusting through........fixing may be more $$ than replacing
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2011, 08:02:20 AM »
if accessible u can use a tube expanded. depending where u live, u might find a company that will rent one to u or do it for u.
http://www.tubeexpanders.com/tube-tools/tube-expanders/tube-expanders.htm
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2011, 09:05:25 AM »
If you can't live with the dent have you considered wrapping them ??  Looks pretty cool if done right

http://www.amazon.com/DEI-Thermal-Tuning-Products-Exhaust/dp/B000T93VZ8
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