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  1. #1 Flex pipe/headers help! 
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    So I need a flex pipe and I have a set of headers(not sure what kind) and the local muffler shop I need a new flex pipe which I already knew. They basically told me I need a new complete header because the flex pipe that's on it is a really big flex pipe. Is that true that I need to get new headers or is there a replacement that anyone knows?

    I'm sure I can't be the only person who needs a new flex pipe and had after market headers.
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    What kind of headers?


    It's probably the standard 3"x6" ones ZZP sells them or eBay.. Get a double walled one. If the shop is a ok shop they can easily weld in a smaller one and make up the difference with piping. Sounds like they're being lazy or don't want to take on the work.
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    If they're Speed Daddy headers, it's worth to replace the one they come with anyway because they tend to leak after a while.

    If the shop knows what they're doing, they should be able to cut out the old flex and weld in a new one that you provide, it's an easy job.

    And just my 2ยข, if I were you I'd have the shop weld in that new flex and whatever else you want them to do, and then install it myself. You'll save a bunch of money on labor, and there's a good writeup on here by BillBoost that makes the job doable for anyone with basic hand tools, maybe a swivel or two.
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    Please post a picture or three of teh headers. We can likely tell you tons about them.
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    Okay I'll get pics up soon. Thanks guys
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