FULL LENGTH Stainless Steel Exhaust Install for our 1982 Fiat 124 Spider Project! DIY!

[@YogisGarage]

Dude those jack stands are MAXED OUT! 😱 Ask Vick’s to hook you up!

[@GarageTimeTV]

I live life on the edge lol

[@iv3shf]

Always following this step by step... I'll need it when I'll get my engine back from the workshop..

[@stan525]

your spider makes me anxious I can't wait to start my 1969 124 sport Coupe"

[@GarageTimeTV]

I would love to have a coupe!

[@tunerrestorations]

Looks amazing dude.

[@mattphillips3889]

So shiny!

[@curlymopp]

Sure would have been nice to listen to what it sounds like.

[@dennisjump8655]

Only Fiat would use springs and rubber to hold up exhaust, lol. Looks great!

[@stephanprotzen6030]

Actually many cars do including Corvettes. Compensates well for changes in heat.

[@dennisjump8655]

@@stephanprotzen6030 I figured as much but have never seen it.

[@kennethpole2439]

Vick Auto told me that it doesn't matter which side of the gasket faces the block.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@kennethpole2439 that’s probably the case. I just like the smooth side that’s squared off on the head side. Personal preference

[@kennethpole2439]

@@GarageTimeTVThanks for the clarification. You and Jesse are a gold mine of information. SS exhaust installation begins once I remove the last rounded nut and then it's the new top -- fingers crossed. Regards from B.C.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@kennethpole2439 thank you so much!

[@kennethpole2439]

how far should the header insert into the twin pipe? Had a devil of a time just getting it in. Cheers.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@kennethpole2439 I go until it bottoms out. More engagement the better!

[@walterorr4040]

Excellent video my friend. My stainless exh sys just arrived, however I'm not exactly sold on that allen key clamp welded to the downpipe, I've been told that some people experience a small exhaust leak from that connection and ended up removing the allen key clamps and replaced them with the band clamps and voila! no more leaks, have you heard about doing something of this nature? Thanks in advance.

[@GarageTimeTV]

Thank you for your comments! I haven’t heard that personally, and I never experienced a leak. I can see how a replacement clamp would work too though!

[@walterorr4040]

@@GarageTimeTV Wow! THANKS so much for the rapid fire reply, I'm mulling it over, but if you're not smelling any exhaust then it probably works and will save me extra time. Thanks again. Cheers!

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@walterorr4040 not a problem! I love it and it’s so simple to assemble. Definitely worth it!

[@walterorr4040]

@@GarageTimeTV Question: Where did you get the springs to hold up the long pipe? I looked everywhere for these springs and can't find them anywhere. Thanks.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@walterorr4040 I went to Home Depot. I got a kit with two sizes in it. They are just generic.

[@anthonyjlicausi4344]

Is there a video to hear it?

[@GarageTimeTV]

I have a couple driving videos on my playlist. You can hear it there.

[@vernonboley1035]

I did not get this exhaust because of the O2 location. A very nice exhaust with no thought in the bung location in my opinion. Who wants to see a bolted up bung when you put it back where it should be. I do like the header down pipe connection better than AR's which is a PIA. This should turn a nice gold color and be very pretty, get your grimmy finger prints wiped off.

[@kennethpole2439]

Appreciated and copied your installation but cannot get the four-bolt connector plates to line up perfectly despite several removal and reinstallation of the bolts. Upper two OK but bottom pair won't let me tighten the bottom of the connection completely. It's about 1/16th askew. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@kennethpole2439 are you talking about where the manifold meets the head?

[@kennethpole2439]

@@GarageTimeTV No. The square four-bolt gasketed joint between the short extension and the longer strait exhaust.

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@kennethpole2439 so I’ve seen others use longer bolts to help suck it together. I would leave all four loose then tighten on a star pattern to try and center it better.

[@kennethpole2439]

@@GarageTimeTV Copy that, thanks -- again!!

[@wadiaabushanab9607]

Did your downpipe slide easily on to your headers? I have the same system but I’m having a lot of trouble getting the downpipe on the headers. It just won’t slide on.

[@GarageTimeTV]

It’s a tight fit, but I did get them to slide on.

[@layth116]

yo wadia

[@wadiaabushanab9607]

@@layth116 yo what’s up

[@bobdeitrick7738]

Did you have any heat issues with the headers in the engine compartment.

[@GarageTimeTV]

None at all!

[@abdullahjumaah43]

WE DIDNT GET TO HEAR IT

[@jimf5160]

stainless steel band clamps are easier on your nice new pipes than U clamps.l

[@GarageTimeTV]

Good idea. I didn’t even think of that. Thanks!

[@andresbecker3276]

Mmmm….I think you gotta tell the Vick’s Auto guys not to go cheap on you. They should have supplied you with a couple of SS clamps to join the pipes…look at Eldest Builds episode: those are the ones they should have sent you. Other than that, car is coming along great!

[@GarageTimeTV]

They worked for me and I was happy with it. The clamps I bought at the auto parts by me because I forgot to order them. That was on me ;) I appreciate you following along!

[@stevenlimbach3827]

It appears that this ss exhaust system is no longer available. Too bad.....

[@GarageTimeTV]

That’s odd. They do sell a lot of them, so maybe it’s out of stock. It doesn’t hurt to give them a call though just in case!

[@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass]

how did you fit the down pipe to the header mine doesn't fit

[@GarageTimeTV]

Mine slipped right in. Make sure the end wasn’t dented in shipping. That happens. You can also use some WD-40 to help slide it on.

[@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass]

dose it need the springs to hold it up?

[@GarageTimeTV]

It held itself up, but the spring tabs were there. I put them on for support so the headers don’t hold all the weight. Better to have them than not.

[@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass]

@GarageTimeTV I couldn't find any springs that would fit so I'm thinking about using stainless steel zip ties. Do you think those will work?

[@GarageTimeTV]

@@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass I would check the hardware store (Home Depot or lowes). You could even check amazon. The springs have some give. The zip ties don’t.

[@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass]

@@GarageTimeTV just found some that would work on Amazon

[@Totally_Not_A_Dumb_Ass]

@@GarageTimeTV did you have to get your exhaust welded? The website now says that it requires welding.