piper manifold onto standerd centre pipe

1. jayjay1984 Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 doncaster Posts: 29 saxo vtr, astra mk3 gsi c20 let

   #1 3rd September 2014, 21:21

   Hello has any 1 fitted a piper 4-1 manifolf onto standerd centre pipe?? I tried with mine today but noticed the mani had threaded holes in were it joins the centre section and the sprig bolts were to big at fattest part of the bolt. Ive bodged it at min with two ten mill bolts but have no movement on exhaust now.. sorry if this makes no sense at all lol
2. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #2 3rd September 2014, 21:46

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   Originally Posted by jayjay1984 Hello has any 1 fitted a piper 4-1 manifolf onto standerd centre pipe?? I tried with mine today but noticed the mani had threaded holes in were it joins the centre section and the sprig bolts were to big at fattest part of the bolt. Ive bodged it at min with two ten mill bolts but have no movement on exhaust now.. sorry if this makes no sense at all lol

   
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3. maz900 L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 preston Posts: 81 51 PLATE VTS :)

   #3 3rd September 2014, 21:47

   You won't get a proper fit because the threaded holes are probably meant to fit to the same centre pipe I would just see how you get on with your 10mm bolts
4. jayjay1984 Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 doncaster Posts: 29 saxo vtr, astra mk3 gsi c20 let

   #4 4th September 2014, 10:22

   think im gunna bore the holes out to make the bolts fit.. been told the exhaust needs a little movement or the exhaust could snap?????
5. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #5 4th September 2014, 10:37

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   Originally Posted by jayjay1984 think im gunna bore the holes out to make the bolts fit.. been told the exhaust needs a little movement or the exhaust could snap?????

   
   The exhaust won't snap hahah but it puts stress on the exhaust studs on the head and so I guess they could snap after a while
   
   
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6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 4th September 2014, 10:42

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   Originally Posted by jayjay1984 Ive bodged it at min with two ten mill bolts but have no movement on exhaust now

   Oh dear.
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 4th September 2014, 11:48

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   Originally Posted by jbrady72 The exhaust won't snap hahah but it puts stress on the exhaust studs on the head and so I guess they could snap after a while Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   This,you need some movement in there,which is why some cars used to have a bearing in the join to allow a bit of movement.
8. jayjay1984 Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 doncaster Posts: 29 saxo vtr, astra mk3 gsi c20 let

   #8 4th September 2014, 12:10

   Yea thought so , its all on ok at min but engine management ligjt is still on. Iv pluged first sensor in and tie wrapped second 1 up out o way??? Was told this would be ok