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SCOTI · 10-12-2022, 09:22 AM

You have to run flex joints if the exhaust is rigid mounted. Welds will fail other wise. If the exhaust is mounted w/flexible hangers, flex joints aren't a must have.

10-12-2022, 09:22 AM	#767
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Starting 1966 Factory Short Bed Build, Bagged, 383 Stroker and Muncie M20 4-Speed You have to run flex joints if the exhaust is rigid mounted. Welds will fail other wise. If the exhaust is mounted w/flexible hangers, flex joints aren't a must have. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*