Exhaust leaks

[AccordDX86]

Hey. I just put an new muffler on my my car monday. The inlet for the exhaust is 2 1/2" I believe (which is odd, because I cant imagine any car that the muffler is made for has anything NEAR 2 1/2") and my car has a 1 3/4". So, being my brother works at an auto parts store, I got everything there for a good price. Anyway, got home took a little while deciding how to hang it, and finally did. But, my problem is, since i have the muffler running from 2 adapters, I have one or maybe two SLIGHT exhaust leaks. Is this something to worry about?

Thanks,
Brett.

[shepherd79]

no, don't worry about it for now, but you may want to get to muffler shop and get 2 1/4 full exhaust done. this way it will be better that stock piping and oversized muffler.

[racerx]

not a problem, but you won't get the full potential out of any exhaust that leaks.

definately go with a full 2.25" exhaust though. mufflers are just the icing on the cake, not the real deal.

[SteveDX89]

Only problem you'll have with leaks is when you go for any type of safety inspection. Also, if you start to smell fumes inside the car, get it fixed.

[kaltenacht]

yes, i agree, it really isnt much to worry about unless you smell fumes in the car. I would try to fix next time you have to have your car inspected. Here in NC, you cant have any sort of exhaust leak...

[racerx]

whoa... i didn't know some states even checked for doggone leaks...

here they just put the sniffer thing on your exhaust, and if you pass, you pass.