AP Exhaust 8456 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Flex Pipe To Rear Converter, Front Pipe To Rear Converter or Manifold Converter To Front Pipe

AP Exhaust 8456 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

AP Exhaust 8456 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket built for sealed connections at the flange joint. With a 2-bolt design, 3-5/16 inch bolt-to-bolt length, and 2-19/32 inch inside diameter, it is sized for specific exhaust junctions where a tight seal is needed between pipes and converters.

Key Features

• Part number: 8456
• 2-bolt flange gasket construction
• Bolt hole quantity: 2
• Bolt to bolt length: 3-5/16 inches
• Inside diameter: 2-19/32 inches
• Compatible with select Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Soul, and Hyundai Sonata exhaust connections

Fitment Details

• Fits 2017-2022 Kia Sportage, flex pipe to rear converter
• Fits 2016-2020 Kia Optima, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata, manifold converter to front pipe
• Fits 2014-2019 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, front pipe to rear converter

Product Description

AP Exhaust 8456 is a direct-fit exhaust pipe flange gasket for service work at common exhaust flange joints. The 2-bolt layout, 3-5/16 inch bolt spacing, and 2-19/32 inch inside diameter make it a practical match for select factory-style exhaust connections on Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Soul, and Hyundai Sonata applications. Use part number 8456 when replacing a worn gasket at the flange connection between the flex pipe, front pipe, rear converter, or manifold converter connection points listed above.

What It Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at a flange connection
• Noise from a failing gasket seal
• Soot or residue around the exhaust joint
• Loss of sealing between exhaust pipe sections
• Service replacement for damaged or compressed gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm bolt hole count, bolt-to-bolt length, and inside diameter before installation. Match the gasket to the exact exhaust position shown for your vehicle, such as the Hyundai Sonata manifold converter to front pipe or the Kia Sportage flex pipe to rear converter connection. Inspect flange faces for corrosion, warping, or debris so the new gasket can seat evenly.

Quality Assurance

AP Exhaust manufactures exhaust sealing components for service and replacement applications. This gasket is identified by part number 8456 and is specified by measured flange dimensions and vehicle fitment data for accurate ordering.