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Flex pipe mounting

Old Mar 26, 2014 | 04:16 AM
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Flex pipe mounting

Ok im running flowtech shorty headers with y pipe to no cat, bolted flange to borla catback i notice the whole exhaust moves while the motor is running there is no flex pipe installed i was wondering if installed one where the cat was will this help with taking stress off the exhaust system ????
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 07:07 AM
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Re: Flex pipe mounting

Yes it can take the stress off. Alot of cars come like that from the factory. My gmc truck has one at the y pipe. I ran two in my dual exhaust
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