[madmaxx]

After owning a backdraft with slip fit headers to side pipes the permanent solution is as follows: Purchase a Lisle exhaust pipe expander about $90.00. You can use a ratchet wrench and it will expand the pipe to the point of tearing with little effort. The little $15.00 pos are good for taking out clamp indentions but not expanding. I broke 3 of them before i got the Lisle and it worked perfect than I sold it as it was still in new condition. Get a piece of exhaust pipe to test fit as you are expanding. After expanding than twist rotate the exhaust on and it will work perfect. For grins use the high temp sealant but the sealant will quickly blow out if the gaps are anything but a crack.