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Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? #2678256
07/17/19 10:44 AM
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Does such a thing exist? I have a pair of aluminum heads I bought used, not noticing that the exhaust ports have been opened up nearly to W2 size. With the standard headers, this would have a good amount of exhaust gas flow crashing into the header flange. I think there is enough material to seal, but I would prefer to be able smooth out the transition from the exhaust runner into the header.

This will be for a driver/street stroker. So it has to be a fix that will last more than a race or a season


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Michael Ecks] #2678261
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I don't think what you are looking for exists.

However aluminum heads can be easily welded up.

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Michael Ecks] #2678293
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The max I have ever read about epoxy based is around 500F, and that is expensive, so my answer to your question is, no.


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: jcc] #2678694
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I wouldn't bother with epoxy/metal when the known fix is easy. Weld and grind.


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: rickseeman] #2678888
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Grind the header flange to match the ports.


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: GODSCOUNTRY340] #2679013
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Yes, you can weld on the outside of the header tube/flange connection and grind the inside opening bigger to a point.

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Neil] #2679154
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Originally Posted by Neil
Yes, you can weld on the outside of the header tube/flange connection and grind the inside opening bigger to a point.


I can't see the headers making it around the block after this mod !! The weld on the thin gauge tube will make them brittle - the main reason virtually every header is welded on the inside of the flange.

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Stanton] #2679168
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Obviously, the correct solution is to weld the heads up.

Whether or not the heads in question are worth the time and $$$ to go through that is another story.


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: fast68plymouth] #2679181
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Originally Posted by fast68plymouth
Obviously, the correct solution is to weld the heads up.



They make W2 headers you know,

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Sniper] #2679204
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Originally Posted by Sniper
Originally Posted by fast68plymouth
Obviously, the correct solution is to weld the heads up.



They make W2 headers you know,


Don’t dedicated W2 headers use the W2 bolt pattern?


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Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: fast68plymouth] #2679217
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Drilling holes is easier than welding exhaust ports.

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Sniper] #2679251
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W2 to LA header flange adapters, if you have room to space your header outwards.

Re: Epoxy/metal filler that will hold up in exhaust port? [Re: Michael Ecks] #2710257
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Originally Posted by Michael Ecks
Does such a thing exist? I have a pair of aluminum heads I bought used, not noticing that the exhaust ports have been opened up nearly to W2 size. With the standard headers, this would have a good amount of exhaust gas flow crashing into the header flange. I think there is enough material to seal, but I would prefer to be able smooth out the transition from the exhaust runner into the header.

This will be for a driver/street stroker. So it has to be a fix that will last more than a race or a season


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