does any one know where I can purchase an 3" flex pipe and 3 bolt 3" exhaust flange? I'm broke and cheaper the better.

 

ebay

 

I tried that already with no luck.

 

http://www.atpturbo.com/Mercha...e=FLX

 

http://www.kteller.com/store/index.php/cPath/23_85

They have them and the flanges. There a little pricey though.

 

http://www.kteller.com

 

I bought mine off ebay for $40. JCWhitney had the flanges for about $7 each

 

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That is outrageous for flanges, I'm glad I found a guy around here that sells them for 2.50 each and 50 cents for gaskets.

 

sorry to jack thread, but i have never understood flex sections before. They look like they wouldn't hold water let alone air, can anyone explain to me how they work a little better.

sorry if i sound stupid.

 

you use them so when the motor rocks/shifts as your driving/racing, the exhaust has some give.. I dont know how they seal.

 

on ebay they are like 20 bucks or so for the flex pipe

 

under ther steel braid is an acordian shapped tube. it's all one piece so it doesn't leak.

 

hey thank everyone, I found the flanges I need and flex pipe. I got them on ebay. I guess really pays to know how to use ebay search engine, lol.

 

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ahh thank you, muchas gracias

 

si

 

Vibrant makes an excellent flex pipe for turbo applications. They have a 3" diameter piece that has an interlock liner to smoothen out flow and prevent turbulence or whistling.

http://www.vibrant performance.com / http://www.vibrantpower.com

Bailhatch is right, a flex section is manufactured from a metal tube, and the convolutions (or acordian shaped bellows) are formed throughout the length of each unit.

These convolutions are protected by a stainless steel braid wire that covers the exterior of the tube. This braiding prevents rocks or any loose material from hitting or building up between each convolution. The exterior braid is held together by pressure fitted end caps around the neck of each flex. It is important that you weld to the end of the tube, and not to this end cap.

Internal liners are very important when considering a flex. You usually have a choice between a standard flex with exposed (acordian) bellows, or you can go with a unit that features an inner braid or interlock hose assembly. The internally lined flex protects the convolutions from heat and prevents exhaust gases from swirling within the convolution. The swirling is what usually causes whistling and turbulence that could lead to the premature failure of a flex.

The inner braid option looks just like the exterior braid, and works well further down the exhaust line. The interlock hose liner option is better for turbo applications because it can withstand more heat and it flows like a regular section of tubing. This liner is great in extreme heat and pressure applications.

You can probably find all kinds of product on Ebay...but a flex is one place where spending a few more dollars can save you cost and headaches in the future.

Sorry for the long winded reply.