Exhaust header/ angle question- pics inside

[LoneRanger]

The round flange that seats in the collector of the header is at a pretty good angle. As I've not dealt with this before, Im looking for feedback. Is this angle ok? The location in the pics is where it needs to stay to route it all properly.

97' explorer 5.0, sanderson headers, bronco hut exhaust.

L.R.

 

[tk1218]

I would be worried about an exhaust leak in picture 3

 

[LoneRanger]

no more feedback?

need to see more pics?

bueller? bueller?


L.R.

 

[67sport]

I'll offer an opinion, though I'm not sure what that's worth.
It likely won't leak right away. It is beyond an ideal angle. On a street truck, probably last a long time if the exhaust hangers are good.
I had a similar experience with a pre-bent exhaust system years ago, I'll never buy one again. Too many variables.
That said, continue with the build, get the truck on the road, and if it shows signs of being a weak spot, a decent exhaust shop should be able to address that spot for a reasonable amount of cash.
Not sure if that's the feedback you're after, but that's how I'd play that hand.

 

[Madgyver]

in my opinion that is bad. i would correct it now by cutting out an inch from the bubble flange and bolting it up correctly and welding it back together. fill the voids where you need to.

 

[omureebe]

Air leaks around the O2 sensor is a nightmare at least on throttle body FI systems - not sure about factory. But it's better to address it with that body off I'd think.

 

[FordBronc]

Looks like it could leak, I agree the angle does not look the best. X2 on a leak near an O2 sensor ='s nightmare come tune time.

Put some low pressure (air compressor) air in the exhaust tip (blocked off with a rag also) and spray some soapy water externally on the joint to see if it leaks.

Bubbles ='s leak, just like the tire leak trick. Also during the air leak test knock around on the pipe like it is going to move during the engine running and being driven around.

If you can find the leak now, with the body off its easily address, than later with the body on.

Worse case a little coat of high temp RVT on the mating surfaces could seal it ok. But who wants to RTV their exhaust to work.

Worse worse case you have to take the header off and get the collector flange exit angle worked over a bit (modified) to decrease the severe angle of the match up.