<< Well, Paul, my fishtails certainly don't match up to the wall thickness on
 > that Merlin {:>).  Actually, mine are 0.035 wall thickness (same as my
 > pipe), but that is a good suggestion, so little length/weight could go up
to
 > 0.065 or more.  I seriously doubt that mine will survive even 6 feet from
 > the exhaust port, but will give it a try. >>

Notice that the Merlin stacks are double thickness on the ends, and there is
a supporting rib in the center of the stack.

Lynn E. Hanover

 
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