Damaged Corsair Exhaust?????? (pic)

[FrgMstr]

I recently bought my 2005 SRT-10. The previous owner sent me a Corsa 2.5 Cat Back system he previously had on the car. Looks like when it was removed, the "tech" went pretty hard at it with something other than a rubber mallet.

I want to put these on the car and give them a try. I cannot see any holes or cracks in these. I wanted to get your opinions on whether or not I should even give these pipes a try. (I really want to get the OE exhaust off before summer here in Texas and was trying to do that "on the cheap.")

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions.

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[KNG SNKE]

Sometimes those flanges get over tightened making it hard or impossible to separate the mufflers from the pipe. They are most likely just fine and the damage is only cosmetic. I would definitely check for leaks after installing, especially since that one end looks like it has been heated and warped slightly.

 

[Jerome Sparich]

The dents won't hurt a thing.

Looks like someone used cheap guillotine clamps and not SS band-clamps.

 

[JonB]

The dents MIGHT indicate damage within, rattles, squeeks. Why were they removed?

A Gen 4 take-off will be cheap, fit perfectly, no leaks. Less Heat

 

[FrgMstr]

The dents MIGHT indicate damage within, rattles, squeeks. Why were they removed?

A Gen 4 take-off will be cheap, fit perfectly, no leaks. Less Heat

The second owner did not like these pipes because they were "too loud." He actually paid the dealer to put OEM exhaust back on it.

 

[Shandon]

The second owner did not like these pipes because they were "too loud." He actually paid the dealer to put OEM exhaust back on it.

Sounds like previous owner was too old for a Viper

I have seen worse done to mufflers and still been just fine. Put them on, mount them with band clamps, leave side sills off and drive around. If no leaks or problems then properly adjust the tips and tac weld near clamps. Good to go and enjoy!

 

[Shandon]

Another quick trick is to tape up one end and put a shop vac (blowing side) in the other and feel and listen for leaks. Great way to do it even without mounting.

 

[JohnnyViper]

I have seen worse done to mufflers and still been just fine. Put them on, mount them with band clamps, leave side sills off and drive around. If no leaks or problems then properly adjust the tips and tac weld near clamps. Good to go and enjoy!

second that!

 

[FrgMstr]

Another quick trick is to tape up one end and put a shop vac (blowing side) in the other and feel and listen for leaks. Great way to do it even without mounting.

Great idea! Thanks for the feedback and the tip. I bet a little soapy water might go a long ways to finding leaks around the damaged area. I was really sweating doing all the work then finding out they needed some welding.

Thanks to all who replied.

These did come with all the original hardware and the proper clamps.