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Old Aug 21, 2024 | 10:40 PM
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Should I replace these exhaust pipes for new ones? These look pretty rusted to me but I'm unsure if they're a problem or not.
if I should, could someone kindly recommend me some decent new ones? Nothing fancy, I don't wanna go broke, but ones that will be durable and last.

You can see one of the exhaust pipes in the photo. I couldnt get a picture of them both but they look pretty much the same.
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In all fairness, not the best photo. If these pipes have holes or are leaking then yes, you should look into replacements. Corvette central is known to have decent quality replacement exhaust pipes.
If there not leaking perhaps you can postpone their replacement for a little while and wait until you can get it up on ramps, or on a lift and get some better pictures. Rust on the outside of the pipes isn't a great thing. But if they haven't rusted through you may have some time. If they have rusted through I'm certain you would know it.
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In all fairness, not the best photo. If these pipes have holes or are leaking then yes, you should look into replacements. Corvette central is known to have decent quality replacement exhaust pipes.
If there not leaking perhaps you can postpone their replacement for a little while and wait until you can get it up on ramps, or on a lift and get some better pictures. Rust on the outside of the pipes isn't a great thing. But if they haven't rusted through you may have some time. If they have rusted through I'm certain you would know it.
Yeah... i couldnt really get up under there too good haha
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