[Shotimes] ATX Flex-pipe leak

[Paul Nimz]

Well if you leave a stub to clamp too then no flange is needed.  A flange is
very nice to have if you want to drop the cat back.  Otherwise a clamped
joint is very difficult to remove and use over again.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@netzero.com>
To: <pnimz@v8sho.com>
Cc: <stevetatro@netzero.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ATX Flex-pipe leak


>
> So the front can't be clamped because it's too close to the flange?
>
>
>
> -- "Paul Nimz" <pnimz@v8sho.com> wrote:
> JC Gipme also sells the flanges to weld to the front of the  flex pipe.
The
> rear can be then be welded or clamped for a do it at home experience.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR
> '93 EG mtx
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@netzero.com>
> To: <stevetatro@netzero.com>
> Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 9:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ATX Flex-pipe leak
>
>
> > Okay, so I searched the Forum and there are a number of people using the
> generic flex pipes from JC Whitney (and wherever).
> >
> > Guess all I need to know is what size (diameter, body length, overall
> length) I need.
> >
> > Also, these appear to come with clamps.  Is this a reliable way to
connect
> exhaust pieces or should the entire system be welded?
> >
> > Also, if exhaust parts can be clamped, is there any reason mufflers
can't
> be clamped on in a similar fashion?  I just assumed exhaust parts were
> always welded together.  Shows how little I know about exhaust!
> >
> > Oh, and any special tools recommended to cut exhaust tubing?  Or do I
just
> have at it with a hacksaw?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice.
> >
> > Steve Tatro
> > Red/Black '93 with 175k miles
> > Monroe, Ohio
> >
> > -- Steve Tatro <stevetatro@netzero.com> wrote:
> > Well, my leaky exhaust turns out not to be the flange gasket, it's the
> flex pipe itself.
> >
> > Local Car-X said it's an expensive piece, about $225 for the part alone.
> They'll install it for next to nothing, so I'm out the door for $250ish.
> >
> > They also mentioned my mufflers (original, 11 years and 175k miles old)
> are finally starting to rust through.
> >
> > They carry Dynomax mufflers, so I may just have them installed ($60 each
> labor included).
> >
> > Any ideas how I might save a bunch of money on a flex pipe?  $225 seems
> like highway robbery for a flexible piece of pipe that has no purpose
other
> than to provide some "slack" in the system.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve Tatro
> > Red/Black '93 with 175k miles
> > Monroe, Ohio
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