bought HFC.. now Y pipe 'flexi' has broken

[Spatt]

As title.. i bought some HFC running to a Nismo back box (not that i think that matters) and one of my flexible connections has started leaking!

 

Its sounds awful and needs replacing. so, options.

 

can i have my original Y pipe modified and have solid pipes parts put in?

 

do i replace with a standard Y pipe part? .......................I have heard this will simply start leaking again due to high pressure in the Y pipe?

 

Or do i need to upgrade to a solid stainless Y pipe if so what are the advantages of this?

 

 

thanks in advance,

 

Matt

[MITZ@CougarStore]

Matt, we had a Nismo system in last week with a damaged flexi, so we swapped it for a Cobra Y pipe and all was well...

 

Let us know if we can help...

[Lacky]

I upgraded my Y-pipe to a cobra unit, from one of the traders on here, after installing my HFCs. Never had a problem with it.

[Spatt]

seems an upgrade could be the way to go

[KyleR]

I wouldn't be spending near £300 on a Y pipe just because a flexi has started blowing. It shouldn't cost more than £90 for have a new flexi fitted, or indeed you could have both of them cut out and a solid pipe welded in their place for about the same money, but solving both sides. Some may say that the weld won't be as smooth and therefore lose a HP or 2 or some rubbish, but even a messy weld will be smoother than the flexible steel that was there before hand.

[Spatt]

hmmm. ill get hold of the guys at top gear and see what they say

[comrade]

Get a local welder to cut it off and weld a new flexi or just a straight pipe in. Got mine done for £20.