from where i last left off i had measured the can out for the cut so i''ll start here with the cut

so after the can was cut we had to measure and get the right cut on the core


now we took a file to make our first marking

then we went back over it with white out so it can be seen better while cutting

after cutting the core i wrapped it in steel wool to reduce the noise and as repacking cause the packing was shot

i put in a layer of silicone on the can cap (sorry no pic) then drilled the wholes for the pop rivets (you can use screws)

( got carried away in the work)
figured since i already siliconed the cap why not make it air tight. so i pulled off the mid pipe and put a layer on there where it goes
over the header pipe tip

and the finished project looks like this

what i do recomend is being very sure that you have all the tools for the job.