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    Is brass going to melt on the rear exhuast manifold? I deleted my EGR and I found a cap off that may fit that is brass. I looked online and the melting point of brass is 1652-1724 degree's fahrenheit. Does it get anywhere near this temp?

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    I have had a brass plug in my exhaust manifold for several years with no problems.
    -Brad-
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    • #3
      Originally posted by bve32k View Post
      Is brass going to melt on the rear exhuast manifold? I deleted my EGR and I found a cap off that may fit that is brass. I looked online and the melting point of brass is 1652-1724 degree's fahrenheit. Does it get anywhere near this temp?
      I personally wouldn't use brass unless it was combined with another substance to increase the boiling point because I honestly think that the temps could exceed 1200*F at that rear exhaust manifold (EGR exhaust hole NOT INTAKE manifold) . With brass having a melting point of 16XX*F, heat could distortion the bolt some to make it leak or not last long down there.
      Lifting my front wheels, one jack at a time.

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      • #4
        Just to reiterate...

        Originally posted by bszopi View Post
        I have had a brass plug in my exhaust manifold for several years with no problems.
        -Brad-
        89 Mustang : Future 60V6 Power
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        Follow the build -> http://www.3x00swap.com/index.php?page=mustang-blog

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        • #5
          heck i used a penny in it to block it off and it lookes fine! keep in mind pennys arent all copper! they are zinc.

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