Vibrant 1471S Blt Exhaust 2 25 Review

I purchased these as parts for a new exhaust/manifold system but my mechanic advised against using them (because of the slots) as they have changed during of installation can easily loosen with daily use, they shift. They seem well made, but I ended up using flanges with precise screw holes.

I'll give them four stars right away because they are quality flanges without a doubt. Screw holes are an issue that cost them a star. The screw holes don't bother me, but they are too wide. Expect to use washers and maybe even bushings on your unit as flange bolts of this size are not of the required diameter to fit the slots snugly. I'll probably use stainless flange head nuts welded to these flanges once I get the alignment right. Unfortunately this is the only one I could find in this size.

My car is equipped with a full stainless steel exhaust system which I came across when getting all the parts To reassemble I need a flange To connect the last part Most exhaust shops weld stainless steel but don't have stainless steel flanges so I needed a flange to keep my exhaust system rust free Save a few bucks because they probably couldn't get it cheap enough to Making money from it Okay I know get to the bottom of it This thick high quality piece of material ready to go There are…