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Old 09-06-2010, 01:45 AM
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I installed my x pipe today and don't know what is supposed to hook up to the small pipe sticking off the passenger side pipe in the pic below.
http://www.amazon.com/BBK-Performanc.../dp/B000CINAOS
Any input is appreciated. thanks.
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Old 09-06-2010, 02:24 AM
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That is an air breather tube. It is supposed to be for your cats, but since you aren't going to run them, it isnt really needed. When i did mine(I didn't have a wielder) I just clamped it closed on the pipes and left it chilling there. I didn't have any exhaust leaks. If i would of had a wielder I would of connected.
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what happens if i leave it open??? thank you
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stangboy2
what happens if i leave it open??? thank you
you will have a large exhaust leak.

You can use a piece of rubber hose on the end of it, with a large bolt inserted in, then clamp it all together.
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Old 09-06-2010, 12:57 PM
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could this cause my car to sound and spudder???
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Old 09-06-2010, 01:11 PM
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sound different??
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Old 09-06-2010, 06:57 PM
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of course it will sound like that,, it's an exhaust leak..

This is a simple fix..you have a couple choices

1. 2 clamps,rubber hose and bolt

2. JB Weld the hole

3. put it over a hard surface and hammer it shut

4. weld it shut

5. install air pump on engine and connect it how it is from factory.

I personally hammered it shut.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:31 PM
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thanks a lot
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