Joe Z Exhaust Install Questions
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Joe Z Exhaust Install Questions
I bought a Joe Z setup from another member on here and have a couple of install questions:
- I purchased 4 of these Vibrant 1457 gaskets for the x-pipe to resonator and resonator to muffler. What do I do about the cat to x-pipe? I read that IS F users have reused the factory crush gaskets. Should I replace them? Which part? I see 90917-06070 and 17451-28022. Can I use aftermarket?
- Is there anything special about the Joe Z hardware? I purchased M10x1.50x35 bolts for the mid and rear flanges, which I expect will suffice. At the cats I plan to reuse the factory stuff.
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yes, you get new crush gaskets. Thats exactly what they do, they crush when you bolt them down so its best to have a leak free system. They are cheap, about 13 bucks each OEM.
Joe Z hardware is nice automotive stainless steel that never rusted for me. make sure you get some quality ones. buying a bolt and gasket kit from Joe Z is well worth the 60 bucks.
Joe Z hardware is nice automotive stainless steel that never rusted for me. make sure you get some quality ones. buying a bolt and gasket kit from Joe Z is well worth the 60 bucks.
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yes, you get new crush gaskets. Thats exactly what they do, they crush when you bolt them down so its best to have a leak free system. They are cheap, about 13 bucks each OEM.
Joe Z hardware is nice automotive stainless steel that never rusted for me. make sure you get some quality ones. buying a bolt and gasket kit from Joe Z is well worth the 60 bucks.
Joe Z hardware is nice automotive stainless steel that never rusted for me. make sure you get some quality ones. buying a bolt and gasket kit from Joe Z is well worth the 60 bucks.
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Update: I never heard back, so I went my own route. I used Vibrant 1457 gaskets in the mid/rear and OEM crush gaskets (90917-06070) in the front. Bought longer bolts but reused the stock springs (Joe Z flanges are thicker than stock). Didn't hear/feel any leaks. Everything's good so far.
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