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Originally Posted by Ron H

Sorry to see you've had issues with your install etc. I know that www.drgas.com sells a ball joint instead of a standard flange that you could have an exhaust shop install for you. They seal better than a standard flange and are easier to R & R if you need to pull the engine etc.
too bad they are making a stand like this since they said to grind it and knew there was problems to start with.

Shark is referring to the area where the downpipe meets the manifold. Essentially this connection is exactly like the ball joint you are referring to. The female pipe wraps around the ball (in this case the manifold end is the ball)