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That used to be done all the time, mostly on V8, V6 engines, long sweeps to the muffler. The flex will not make a sharp bend, but, there are short bellows type straight sections that can be installed at the inlet and outlet of the bend. I'll see if I can dig up a picture. When the engine torques from acceleration and or torque, it it wants to rotate opposite of engine rotation. Sitting in the seat, looking over the hood, the drivers side wants to lift. Under long hard engine braking events, well I guess it doesn't need to be a long event, the engine will twist in the direction of rotation.
Page 81. OAL is 7 inches, but I have cut it down to just past the bellows tigged it to piping and also welded marmon flanges to them so they are replaced easily. The longer, the better, shortening it gives you some deflection, but if left as close to the length it comes, it will last longer.
Page 81. OAL is 7 inches, but I have cut it down to just past the bellows tigged it to piping and also welded marmon flanges to them so they are replaced easily. The longer, the better, shortening it gives you some deflection, but if left as close to the length it comes, it will last longer.
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