Problems with Joe Z exhaust??

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05-23-09, 06:50 PM

Cully1326

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Problems with Joe Z exhaust??

Has anyone else with this exhaust installed (the one with the cats) noticed small holes forming in the tailpipe? I've had mine on for about 6 months and in each tailpipe there is a small hole before the exhaust tip starts. I don't remember them being there when I had it installed but I may have overlooked it.

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05-23-09, 08:14 PM

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That's normal, don't worry.

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05-23-09, 08:27 PM

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I noticed b4 too..

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05-23-09, 08:29 PM

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And BTW, holes don't start forming after 6months LOL

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05-23-09, 09:42 PM

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Aren't they for water drainage? I've seen them on F-sport exhaust too.

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05-23-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dojoman

Aren't they for water drainage? I've seen them on F-sport exhaust too.

Yes. All exhausts get condensation in them when you first start the engine. The holes allow the water a way out instead of sitting in the pipe and rusting it from the inside out. Even stainless steel will rust, it's just highly resistant to it compared to mild steel.