Author Topic: Modifying 5b cm? (Read 5824 times)

hickwheeler · « **on:** February 06, 2016, 03:15:28 PM »

Well since my cm is not selling thinking about making it a standard mount. Question is should I use standard size stinger like ESR does or do I make it a true bb for my 330? So what are your guys thoughts.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2016, 04:59:05 PM »

What do ya need to do to make it non center? Is it a easy cut an reweld ?

hickwheeler · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:40:51 PM »

I will get new stringer material. Then bend and weld in a new piece

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:43:32 PM »

Ok so the only difference is the stinger pipe that should be very simple.

hickwheeler · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:44:52 PM »

At least I think so. Will not know for sure until I do it.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:48:54 PM »

Wonder if it as simple as cutting the stinger pipe an just flipping it ? An some small modifications?

hickwheeler · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:51:00 PM »

I think it needs more of a bend in it

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:53:33 PM »

Possible ya take it to a exhaust shop with a tube bender an get the bend ya need ?

hickwheeler · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2016, 05:55:44 PM »

I have a tubing bender

Wrench U · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:20:53 PM »

Your better of cutting it. It's difficult to bend pipe and not alter inner ID. Thats why mandrel bender are so popular/ expensive in any performance application, cause the inner ID does not change. Never seen a mandrel bender that small in diameter and I worked in exhaust shop for many years. There r other options to try for dirt guys.

Wrench U · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:30:08 PM »

I would use aluminum tubing, cause it's easier to manipulate with less pipe distortion/collapse. Try find something with a thick wall, that will let it stretch material an not get to thin. I would use a socket secured in a vice and heat, metric sockets will get u really snugg fit. I use to MAKE stuff work! Lol!!

hickwheeler · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:41:46 PM »

I have a proper tubing bender. Not a pipe bender. Will be made out of steel so can be welded in place of piece I remove off pipe

Wrench U · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:47:49 PM »

Proper tubing bender makes the difference. You'll be good then. Most people don't know the difference.:buddythings0002:

hickwheeler · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:58:26 PM »

Ya I have a pro tools 105hd with dies from 3/4" to 1 3/4"

Saber569r · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2016, 10:25:24 PM »

Pm jerry hall he does this he recommended the bigger mod on my old trx11 pipe. I'm sure he could give some good advice.