Is this robbing me of power?

[cgilbert23]

Hey guys...HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

So I was thinking...I have a savage 25...all stock besides a high performance air filter and tires. The dang thing refuses to pop wheelies and doesn't hold a candle to a new "X." Here's my question.....I have noticed that after running it, it has oil leaking out at the header/pipe connection. It is coming from the header side where the rubber piece connects the header and pipe. Think that is taking away power? if so, what are some fixes besides buying a whole new header/pipe. Wanna wait to do that after I burn this motor up 🙂

 

[Larsenracing]

Yes that is an exhaust leak and will make the truck run lean or you have compensated for it in your tune and are loosing power. Can you cease the Zip tie tighter or is there a crack in it. If there is a crack then just replace it

 

[cgilbert23]

Thanks Larsen, hopefully that will help!! maybe it will help with tuning problems too...thanks again!!!