is there a company that sells an aftermarked down pipe that would replace the flex pipe that is after the header /pre cat.. my flex pipe had a small leak in it and I have that feeling the stealership will want a small fortune for this part

 

You could get a full header like an RPW that replaces both the header and downpipe. Other than that, nobody sells an aftermarket downpipe for the 4G94 motor.

 

i have the road race header... so i really don't want to have to replace that

 

You'd be doing yourself a favor by replacing it. They're junk.

 

really? why is that?

does anyone know how much the stock flex pipe portion of the exhaust is from the dealership by any chance?

 

i know kamikaze has header downpipe combo...try contacting them...but just to let you know..i had their header downpipe when it first came out back in 2002 and i say about 4 years of having it on...my flex pipe got destroyed...when to look at it hole about the size of my fist was there...just giving you heads up...they are cheap though

 

does anyone know what the part number is for this flex pipe? I called the mitsu dealership and they said they need my vin number to give me a price (I don't understand why) I am not going to be able to get the vin number cause my car is at my parents house

 

The welds are junk and will crack sooner more than later. Multiple members have had their headers rewelded (myself included) only to have them crack again and again.

 

I never heard that. I have had mine on my lancer for at least 5 years and have not had any issues. guess I have just been lucky so far. thanks for the heads up though

 

ok I just figured I would let you guys know I finally got the vin # and called mitsu.... they quoted me for just the part $386.00 gahhh

looks like I will be looking for either a used one or a new header

 

Mitsu needs your vin for the winCaps program , it wont let us do a system search unless the vin is entered , Its stupid and there are ways around it , but over the phone they usually deny you ....

as for the flexpipe/down pipe I wouldnt get a d/p without a flex joint it is there to flex under engine movement , without it something will crack , Likely your header ....


walker part #53455 available from www.rockauto.com for $50.79 is what you need

 

wow... thanks a million... thats much better than mitsu's price