Supercharger/Dyno Disappointment - Updated: Bad Flex Pipe FTL
#41
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There's presently a double-braided flex piece welded in by a local muffler shop. The original flexpipe hissed since day one of installation (due to cheap single-braid construction), and, over time, began to separate from the header. Installing the double-braid flex stopped the hissing, but clearly wasn't enough to get the job done.
I should have gone Comptech in the first place. Since I've owned the TSX, the only place I've cut corners was the Topspeed header, and I'll never do it again.
I should have gone Comptech in the first place. Since I've owned the TSX, the only place I've cut corners was the Topspeed header, and I'll never do it again.
#43
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Also, to update, I've ordered a brand new Comptech header from Lynwood Acura in WA, and hope to have it in my hands in around a week (not interested in a 2-3 week wait for CT-E to make one). I can't wait to take my car for a drive with the new header in place.
#45
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That's interesting. I had a Vibrant flex pipe welded into my DC Sports (v1) header and it's been great. I can't see how the flex pipe would have caved in like that. It must have been the installer, somehow, who either crushed it or somehow welded it horribly wrong (I know nothing about welding so I can't tell if that's even a possibility).
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Let me start off this post by saying what we have always said: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR (No offense to Matt b/c I know this was a temporary part for him).
This is the Topspeed ebay header. The flex section flares down to 20mm That is about 3/4 of an inch. This is why we repeatedly tell customers to buy quality parts that actually have R&D behind them.
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This is the Topspeed ebay header. The flex section flares down to 20mm That is about 3/4 of an inch. This is why we repeatedly tell customers to buy quality parts that actually have R&D behind them.
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this is unbelieveable..... looks like i cant even put my thumb thru there.....
i hope this is the problem that drag you down on power... good luck man!
#47
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That is pretty wild. I have a topspeed header with the oem flex section. Have had it on a few months, just checked it last night and still no hissing. I have a vibrant flex section to replace it when it leaks, but that pic is making me think twice. Does the outside look normal? Odd to say the least.
#50
Do you think it would be possible (or beneficial) to use the 2.5" interlock flex coupling, since there doesn't appear to be a 2"x6" pipe listed on Vibrant's website?
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...1035_1064_1114
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JTso,
Do you think it would be possible (or beneficial) to use the 2.5" interlock flex coupling, since there doesn't appear to be a 2"x6" pipe listed on Vibrant's website?
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...1035_1064_1114
Do you think it would be possible (or beneficial) to use the 2.5" interlock flex coupling, since there doesn't appear to be a 2"x6" pipe listed on Vibrant's website?
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...1035_1064_1114
Here's a thread to give you an idea what needs to be done. I used a 2.25" flex pipe for the TSX but it also applies to a 2.5".
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-performance-parts-modifications-126/custom-exhaust-pipe-659966/
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