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03-07-2007, 11:37 AM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rock Hill, SC
Posts: 845
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Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
I'm about to put on some B&B headers on and noticed the deletion of the flex pipe.
When the motor torques...where is the flex now? Do the headers take the brunt of the motor movement? |
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03-07-2007, 12:09 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
When I installed my Belenger headers I bought a 3" flex pipe from Summit and installed it.
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03-07-2007, 12:18 PM
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Western Canada VCA Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
I am also going to install a new exhaust/muffler setup and had the exact same question.
So I assume that from GTSPOWERED's reply that it is recommended? Please confirm. Cheers GTSjbud |
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03-07-2007, 12:19 PM
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Motor City VCA Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Auto Capital
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Your motor shouldn't move that much unless you have a worn motor mount.
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03-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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Motor City VCA Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Michigan
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Belanger headers for the last 6 years / almost 60,000 miles. No flex pipe--no problems at all.
Steve |
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03-07-2007, 12:32 PM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Ok...sounds good. I just replaced my motor mounts last summer, so I should be good.
Thanks |
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03-07-2007, 12:38 PM
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NY/CT VCA Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NNJ
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
note to self...change motor mounts
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03-07-2007, 12:39 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Yorkville, IL , USA
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Assuming the GenII hangers are the same as GenI, just don't bolt up the hangers near the front of the side sills. I originally did bolt those up, that didn't leave enough flex in the system, and I ripped the hangers off the exhaust pipe (leaving a nice hole in the exhaust pipe too).
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03-07-2007, 12:46 PM
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Western Canada VCA Member
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Quote:
Cheers GTSjbud |
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03-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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NY/CT VCA Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NNJ
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
gonna do homework on what one to use. but im installing a S/C and headers with no flex pipe, so id rather be safe.
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03-07-2007, 01:21 PM
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TN/AL VCA Member
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Location: Enterprise, AL USA
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Quote:
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03-07-2007, 01:24 PM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
How much of an issue are the front exhaust mounts?
Anyone else break the hangers off? |
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03-07-2007, 02:02 PM
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Western Canada VCA Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Yes, one of the brackets broke through the stainless steel exhaust pipe right at the weld joint.
I assume that there was to much torque and twisted the hanger which in turn broke through the pipe. |
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03-07-2007, 02:45 PM
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Motor City VCA Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Michigan
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
Quote:
Steve |
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03-07-2007, 04:01 PM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Re: Aftermarket headers and NO FLEX PIPE
What are B&B headers made of?
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