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Little things matter. It's the little things in a car's engine that hold it all together. Case in point: exhaust flanges.
Exhaust flanges are one of those little yet essential parts that many people don't think about until they go bad. They are responsible for connecting and sealing various points of the exhaust system.
Flange joints are found between the exhaust manifold and the header pipe. Although, many vehicles these days use this type of connection to join together other exhaust parts such as mufflers, downpipes, and catalytic converters.
Exhaust pipe flanges are constantly subjected to temperature extremes. These parts are made from strong materials (stainless steel). These junctions can also fall victim to rust over time, especially in the states where the roads are covered with salt in the winter ??? looking at you, Utah.
If you want your sports car to function smoothly, you'll need a strong exhaust system. How can you determine if your exhaust system is starting to fail? Keep an eye out for the following signs:
This is one of the first signs you'll notice. Your engine may emit a sound that sounds like whistling or tapping. This sound will most likely be more perceptible during a cold start or when driving.
Fuel economy will suffer due to a lack of power and acceleration. Your engine must work harder to perform in the same way, which consumes more gasoline. The expense of repairing your exhaust will be little due to a rise in gas costs if you don't.
A gasket failure that causes a leakage near any plastic components or wiring might cause those parts to burn up due to the heat from the exhaust gases. This might be the source of the burning odor emanating from the engine compartment. In addition to the odor, you may see a small quantity of smoke if this is the case. Burning is never a good thing, so have it looked out as soon as possible.
Look for any faults with the engine's performance as well. These engine problems might be caused by a gasket breakdown in the exhaust manifold. Although the decrease in engine power may be minor at first, it will worsen if it is not addressed.
When you smell gas while driving, it's a clue that there's an issue with your exhaust system. This indicates that one or more exhaust pipes or tubes have been compromised and are leaking. Gasoline vapors flow into your vehicle's interior when this happens.
If you see one or more of these indications and suspect a problem with your exhaust, get it examined or replaced right away.
Exhaust flanges are essential in preventing the leaks in your exhaust system. They go in between the gaskets and your headers, and then in your pipes, and ultimately, mufflers.
The exhaust manifold ??? or headers ??? in your car might be a set of pipes or a cast-iron manifold assembly. Equivalent to plumbing, these pipes scavenge burned gas from the cylinders and eject the exhaust gases through your exhaust system ??? which, depending on your car ??? makes lovely pops and crackles. The purpose of the exhaust flange is to seal the surface of the manifold to the cylinder head to prevent leaks in the system. Exhaust gases are hot and any leakage in your engine bay might cause bigger problems other than less efficient breathing.
The exhaust is the system where leaks are unacceptable, so fragile connections should be taken care of in time.
Vivid Racing provides everything you might need to complete the repair job which includes muffler flanges, header flanges, and more!
Whether you need vehicle specific or universal exhaust flanges, we have you covered. We carry parts in the most common sizes, including 2-inch exhaust flanges and 3-inch exhaust flanges. Whatever your application, here you'll find suitable components for it.
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