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- Flex PipeAs the engine, transmission, and suspension system work, vibration is produced. If not minimized, this shaking can damage some valuable components of the vehicle. This is the reason the vehicle's exhaust system is outfitted with a flex pipe. This component dispels the stress caused by vibration to pProducts News August 29, 2018
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- How to Repair a Flex Pipe ExhaustFlex pipes look unique compared to other exhaust pipes because they are covered with braided steel. They are an essential part in a front-wheel or all-wheel drive motor vehicle's exhaust manifold. The flex pipe connects immovable parts of the exhaust system, and without it, these other parts would sProducts News September 06, 2018
- Automotive Exhaust Flex PipesA typical automotive exhaust system runs very hot and encounters an extremely corrosive and hostile environment. In addition, the range of motion between a softly mounted engine and exhaust pipe can be dramatic, especially with very little package room. Engineering a flexible exhaust connector demanProducts News August 27, 2018
- Flexi-pipes-Saving you Money with an Exhaust Flexi-pipeou can save money on your car exhaust by fitting a Flexi-pipesOne of the main part of our business is fitting new exhausts. It has been the same now for the past 30 years, when Kwikfit were one of the first companies to give a heavy discount on new exhaust systems that they fitted. Before then we alProducts News September 07, 2018
- What Are the Benefits of an Aftermarket Exhaust System?All cars must have an exhaust system in order to vent gases from the engine. However, your car’s stock exhaust system probably isn’t all it could be. Automakers are required to make a number of trade-offs to ensure that their vehicles meet the needs of many different buyers who live in many differenProducts News September 20, 2018
- Why Flex Pipes Should Be Wrapped SeparatelyFor this installment of the Heatshield Products blog, we wanted to bring you an easy tech tip on installing exhaust wrap on your exhaust system if you have a flex pipe as part of the pipes. No matter what type of exhaust wrap you are installing, a section of flex pipe in your exhaust system should bProducts News November 01, 2018
- Exhaust Anatomy: A Beginner’s Guide to Aftermarket Exhaust SystemsLet’s break down the anatomy of an exhaust system—each component, what it does, and why it matters.Remember the first time you talked anatomy in the classroom? Yeah—well, this discussion of anatomy probably isn’t going to be nearly as eye-opening, exhilarating, frightening, or embarrassing (or all oProducts News December 14, 2018
- What Will an Exhaust System Do for Your Car?Most car and truck manufacturers leave plenty of room for improvement when it comes to horsepower and torque. That's not to say that these vehicles are poorly made, but many companies will choose the least expensive alternative when it comes to items such as exhaust systems.An aftermarket performancProducts News December 12, 2018
- Exhaust System, Muffler, & ConverterA vehicle’s exhaust system is designed to direct harmful gases away from the driver and passengers, reduce the emissions the vehicle releases into the environment, control the delivery of hot exhaust, provide information to the vehicle’s computer to improve vehicle performance, and significantly redProducts News November 20, 2018