Fitting Extractors

[mcvk]

Hi all,

I just bought a second hand set of Pacemaker extractors for my VS V6.

I wanted to get the Y-peice off the guy I bought them from but it was welded to the cat which was welded to the rest of the exhaust (no flanges).

I was hopping some one could tell me how an exhaust place would fit them. Would the be able to shorten the existing Y-piece and re-weld the flanges back on or do you need a new one to suit the Pacemakers?

How is it normally done?

Thanks

[VrWagz1]

For extractors they would mostly buy a new y peice for it as it works out cheaper to buy it made then to try and make one up, but it may dependon what shopyou go too. If were me i would have cut what i could of the y peice off with a hacksaw or grinder and taken it with you.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

The VS extractors don't come with a Y pipe as the engine pipe-cat assembly is all one piece.

You will need to cut your existing Y pipe and weld flanges to it to bolt the extractors up.

[mcvk]

Just a quick follow up question.
Should I replace the exhaust manifold gasket when the new headers go on?
Will this gasket be the same as the standard one or is there a different one for extractors?
Cheers

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

You should always use new gaskets when fitting extractors. Aftermarket gaskets are all the same.

[mcvk]

Thanks for the info guys.

What do people think would be a fair price for an exhaust place to fit my extractors inc. gaskets and any other hardware that may be needed?

VS V6 Auto - Gladstone QLD

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

It's about a two hour job, so anywhere between $150 and $200.