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Cracked accordian flex pipe!!??

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Cracked accordian flex pipe!!??

Ok, I have a squealing noise coming from my 2006 cobalt ss. Only when I mash the gas. I had it checked and they say I have a hairline crack in the pipe mentioned in the title. He said I had two issues. One if it was made one way, it would only cost me 170 with labor but another way, it would be over 1k. I called the dealership and they quoted me 1400. WTF. What is the deal? Anybody know what they are talking about?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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flex section in the down pipe?

the pipe to the left/bottom is the stock lsj one. the "accordion" piece is the flex section.



So I would just get an aftermarket downpipe if you can, be cheaper and flow better. Maybe stay catted to try and keep the cel away.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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yea just go aftermarket, and install yourself.. it would be much cheaper than the 1k or 1400
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Buy a new downpipe for 2-300 and replace it yourself. Can be done on jacks very easily.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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lmao someone is trying to ass-rape you. buy a catless 3inch from zzp and install yourself.
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