Active Autowerks Catted DP... Do I need the gasket?

[TangoTangerine]

My friend just installed the catted DP to the Supra. We couldn't get the gasket to fit that connects the midpipe but he says carbon buildup will fill it and we used an impact tool for the vclamp so it's nice and tight. There's no exhaust leak or code for a couple hundred miles now.

Should I worry about replacing it? Or is this unsafe or bad for the car?

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[OldHead-MKV-Owner]

I'd replace it. Same DP and did the install myself. It came with a new gasket. Why not just install it?
Besides the potential of an exhaust leak, once that buildup you were mentioning happens. Good luck getting them appart.

 

[NitroYellowMKV]

Install the gasket...

 

[Meraki Autoworks]

Install the gasket.

-Josh

 

[Timmy_Jones]

Yikes mate. You hit that v Band with an impact?? I hope you can remove it safely, put the gasket back and torque it to like 20ft lbs at the most. That v band doesn’t need to be cranked down.

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