Does a dent in exhaust affect performance?
It will not affect performance.
Can you dent headers?
There are several methods to dimpling a header tube. Most folks just go bananas with a hammer, but this leaves an ugly mess that while effective, is not very scientific. Others suggest filling the tube with sand to add some resistance; supposedly this makes a more uniform dent.
Can a dented exhaust pipe cause problems?
Location: Columbia S.C. The dents shouldn't cause a problem.
How do you fix a dented exhaust header?
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How do you bend headers to fit?
1:048:00Custom Headers Part (5 of 6).wmv - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe use an industrial polisher. You want to get all the bending fluids out of the inside. You want toMoreWe use an industrial polisher. You want to get all the bending fluids out of the inside. You want to start with a clean tube. So let's put the tube into the flange fits in the flange nicely.
How do you Undent an exhaust pipe?
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What happens if you dent your catalytic converter?
A dented catalytic converter often means that parts of the fragile ceramic catalyst have broken off inside and functionality of the cat is reduced.
How do you straighten a bent muffler?
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