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December 25, 2009, 08:59:29 am

deathhare

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Downpipe nuts...copper?
« on: December 25, 2009, 08:59:29 am »
Any reason why I wouldnt want to mount my downpipe to the turbo with exhaust manifold copper nuts?

Reply #1December 25, 2009, 11:09:31 am

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Re: Downpipe nuts...copper?
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2009, 11:09:31 am »
Maybe if you are allergic to copper??? ;D

Reply #2December 25, 2009, 01:10:51 pm

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Re: Downpipe nuts...copper?
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2009, 01:10:51 pm »
Using the thick washers too?
Only reason not to,... because you are cheap/lazy.

Thay are spendy for nuts/washers and it does take some effort to aquire them  :)
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Reply #3December 25, 2009, 02:18:47 pm

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Re: Downpipe nuts...copper?
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2009, 02:18:47 pm »
 ;D

Oh ok.
I have somehow come to own a large bag of these.
I vaguely remember buying them years ago.
Today I was searching for some nuts to mount my downpipe and came across this bag.

Guess I'll use them.  8)