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what is the result of having a ripped open flex section?

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Old 02-24-2005 | 06:46 AM
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what is the result of having a ripped open flex section?

I was wondering the symptoms of having a ripped open flex section.On the stock pipe. Like what problems would it cause, would it cause loss of power ?
Old 02-24-2005 | 08:09 AM
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...you would have an air leak in your exhaust, yes it would cause a light loss of power. Not a 100hp loss or anything.

You would most likely also have an annoying 'leak' sound.
Old 02-24-2005 | 08:09 AM
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I had a ripped flex section on my stock y-pipe nd it didn't cause any loss of power. I'd say time and running over dead deer would have cause my flex section to rip.
Old 02-24-2005 | 08:34 AM
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leaks are never your friend, though it will probably just sound like crapola. And of course, this presents a perfect time to get a Y-pipe and gain some power
Old 02-24-2005 | 09:02 AM
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then the y pipe must be done . i hear the HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS lol its annoying and yet i swear im losing hp too cuz like if i get under the car before i drive and try to close it up it runs nice for like 5 minutes and then it starts to be gay. But then again i barely get 300 to a tank so its prolly otherstuff too. What do you re comend for a y pipe -- 95 max se
Old 02-24-2005 | 10:21 AM
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Bad motor mounts would cause you to rip your flex section. And you would know, it would be farting all over the place.
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