- Location
- Midland, Ontario, Canada
I knwo the type 4 needs to be aligned and setup properly to prevent it from blowing couplers...so I'd liek to hear what others are doing to setup there type 4's for reliability. ANy tips or tricks would be great.
Type 4 pipe setup
- Thread starter jetx
- Start date
superjetkev
x-h2o
- Location
- downriver, ontario CANADA
i did the jss mod to mine...made life easier. also had to slot the mounting holes to get it to line up perfect. i usually put the pipe on with clamps loose, and all mounting bolts loose. then u can line it up nice and tighten the top mounts, then front then coupler. thats just how i did it. i also just used a fat bead of ultra copper between pipe and manifold instead of the orings. never had problems. i actually miss tht pipe. made noticable more power then my b limited. but the new setup uses the bpipe so i switched.
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
go to napa and get 3 1/2" marine exhaust hose, you will never have a problem again
superjetkev
x-h2o
- Location
- downriver, ontario CANADA
i cut some out of my hood seal lip, and after setting it up a couple times i could have that pipe out in minutes. the b pipe i have to take out my batt box and gas tank to remove it. which is more of a pain IMO. impossible to remove the head with the pipe installed, but other then that it was easy to work with. i miss it
- Location
- Midland, Ontario, Canada
does the coupler go on the manifold first or the chamber first? Just don't want to fight with this thing anymore than I need to for the first time...bump for more tips!
steve-uk
Manners cost nothing
- Location
- Barrie - ontario
robbie ... talk to jc.. he is the dry pipe master
lvnspeed
X-
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
This is the way to go on a type for sure the hose is a little expensive but you will never worry about a blown coupler again
- Location
- savannah/hilton head
i alligned my in a big box and shipped it to a stupid canadian, HA HA HA:chairshot:
superjetkev
x-h2o
- Location
- downriver, ontario CANADA
i put the coupler on the chmber and then filled the void with ultra copper...not too much but enough to fill it 1/4 inch or so. i found that way worked best
I set it up exactly how JSS explained. Cut the lip off the manifold, no Orings, Ultra copper sealant, thick Silicone high temp coupler with T bolt style clamps. Align the chamber on the motor with no coupler and the engine out of the hull so you can see exactly how the manifold and chamber meet up, shim with washers to get a nice fit. A little extra time in the garage = more time on the water.
- Location
- Houston/Galveston
I packed mine with high temp silicone just like that. Didnt remove the lip off the manifold, I saw no reason too.
going on 2 years with the same coupler.
When you get a 5 ply silicone coupler it can be a real hassle getting it together in the hull (get the coupler over that lip). As long as your lord mounts are solid and aligned correctly the lip isn't really necessary IMO and makes installation much easier.
- Location
- Houston/Galveston
Im not sure what ply my silicone hose is but I do have some effin heavy duty marine exhaust hose I picked up for free a while back. I think this stuff is about 1/4" - 5/16" thick.
I picked up some of the same for my B pipe also.
One thing for sure whenever I have to remove my motor, I pull the pipe out with it all connected.
Anyone know where to get to factory lord mounts 1"x1 1/2"??
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
think you may could find some at McMaster-Carr. Hit up Tricky, he would know.
- Location
- dunedin, florida
I bought this pipe also about a year ago. had x-scream perform porting on the manifold. had the pipe power coated and there it sits. I know if i change out my b-pipe with this i will also have to change my prop, says pat at x-scream but will make better power.. I have a 8mill stroker. set up well every thing works well together.. Would you change this pipe set up.. Side note i'm also building a fx-1 and now have use for the b-pipe i will be taking off.. What do you think?? I never heard of this coupler issue it seems like it's not much of an issue as long as it is set up good..
- Location
- Houston/Galveston
I cant find them at McMaster or Grainger.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Hit Jason up, he should know, heck, he may have some lying around.