Paul,
              do you have a supply for 321 stainless ball joints to go
 between the manifold and the muffler.  Just got a quote for an
 inconel bellows for $689 each !!  Ouch. Neil.

 These are the go to places/

 http://www.burnsstainless.com/StainlessAssemblies.aspx

 http://www.aircraftexhaust.net/parts/aircraft-exhaust-components.html

 http://tinyurl.com/3uhbpk8

 Paul Lamar

 Neil,

 I take it you are looking for something like the flared connection
 used on automotive exhaust. Many new vehicles have stainless
 exhaust. A wrecker; oops, recycler should have a converter and the
 outlet pipe. Cut the joint parts off and weld to your exhaust. For a
 bit more flexability, use the bolts and springs from mid '90s Dodge
 Caravans. The springs held it together leak free but allowed some flex.

 Dale Davies

 I bought some Inconel bellows from a company whose name I don't
 recall at the moment, and I'm down in California at the moment- $140
 each for 2 inch diameter, if I recall correctly. When I get home
 I'll post the name.

 Brian Trubee

 If you are on socal Brian stop by if you have time.

 Paul Lamar



Neil,

Do you need 321? Worked on a '05 Ford Explorer Sport Trac today. It
looks like
a 2" exhaust with the flared joint with springs. Way cheaper than the $140
unless you buy the two components of the exhaust new. Should be able to get
the two joint parts from a wrecker for next to nothing.

Dale Davies



I don’t know why you guys bother with stainless (whatever grade)for
exhausts, it cracks

Really fast due to the chromium in it. Mild steel lasts much longer (and
is cheaper)

All you have to do is get it coated (internally) with HTC (high temp
coating)

It will last much longer.

Chris in NZ

You must use the right stainless. Not Chinese stainless.
Use 321 SS only.
Mild steel oxidizes rapidly at 1700 F and turns to dust likity split
unless it is .090 or thicker.


Paul Lamar.