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Old 31-03-2010, 10:09 PM
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Default 3" Downpipe donut/flexi joint
Anyone got a 3" downpipe and centre pipe without running the flexi/donut joint? Been told you dont need one, but Im worried about cracking without it, thanks guys.
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Anyone got a 3" downpipe and centre pipe without running the flexi/donut joint? Been told you dont need one, but Im worried about cracking without it, thanks guys.
Mines been running just normal 3" gaskets and bolted up tight without a donut for over a year on a HKS, and about 1 month on a new/replacement revolution system with no issues at all if that helps.
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Ive had about ten 3inch systems without and have never had a problem
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