I have contemplated the (original style) flex pipe issue for a number
of years, watched the pipe(s) move during engine loading, etc. I'm
still of the opinion that the only reason that the flex pipe was
included on the original cars was to facilitate getting the down
(header) pipes to mate with the fixed muffler(silencer) location. I do
do not think that the flex section provides any added flexibility in
the down pipe thereby (theoretically) reducing wear and tear on the
rest of the exhaust system mounts.
Aloha
Perry
tld6008@mchsi.com wrote:
I am requesting info regarding rebuilding exhaust system. My car had
spiral flex
tubing between header pipe and front of muffler which was rock hard
when I
removed it. Is this same material being supplied on replacement parts
or are
they using the newer mesh covered flex hoses that stay flexible forever?
Tim Davis BN7
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