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Classifieds => Capri Parts => Topic started by: billibarou on October 11, 2011, 02:28:00 PM

Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: billibarou on October 11, 2011, 02:28:00 PM: Hi,

I am replacing the exhaust on my non-turbo 1991 Capri. I am trying to find the pipe that connects directly to the exhaust manifold and I can't seem to locate one. Anyone have ideas? I have found a new catalytic converter, resonator, muffler, and tail pipe...but no joy on the down/flex pipe.
Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: Rocketman on October 11, 2011, 04:30:00 PM: I might have an N/A downpipe laying around - I'll check. There is no OEM flexpipe, there is a union flange between the cat & downpipe that uses a ball & socket type gasket to allow flex. I've used an aftermarket flex pipe with every one of the exhaust systems I've welded up.

Just be wary of the parts you've found - most of them are probably univeral and not "direct fit" as they might try to lead you to believe.

IMO - I would bring it to an exhaust shop & have it quoted, they'll do the whole thing in larger diameter pipe that will perform better, much cheaper than trying to piece together an OEM system, IMO.
Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: billibarou on October 12, 2011, 10:29:00 AM: Stupid question but does N/A stand for Naturally Aspirated because of the lack of turbo? I keep thinking it means North America...
Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: tonlaw71 on October 12, 2011, 10:46:00 AM: Not a stupid question at all!!! It took me a couple days before I figured it out, but I was too afraid to ask! Kudos to you! And yes, it means naturally aspirated because of no turbo.
Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: blue93 on October 13, 2011, 02:55:00 AM: It's probably worth mentioning that after you modify the exhaust system and make all the other requisite "breathing" modifications, you can claim to be "U/A," or "unnaturally aspirated!"
Title: Need down/flex pipe
Post by: billibarou on October 13, 2011, 10:15:00 AM: Anyone know where I can get the adjustment bolt for the power steering pump? Mine broke off while trying to take the power steering pump off.