why does my driver side muffler hang lower?
07-23-2006, 03:29 PM
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I just installed monday my RB header/presilencer/cat-back and after I got everything bolted in and all the hangers it I noticed this:
the driver side one hangs lower...
but it sounds sooo nice
the rubber hangers looked like in good shape and everything lined up but it came out looking like that.
ps; like the liscene plates? :P
the driver side one hangs lower...
but it sounds sooo nice
the rubber hangers looked like in good shape and everything lined up but it came out looking like that.
ps; like the liscene plates? :P
07-23-2006, 10:19 PM
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Thats easy. I have gone through more exhaust systems than I can count on my FC: HKS, GReddy BL, Racing Beat, Apex N1, and still another Racing Beat set (my current system.) If you installed your cat-back system as I did in your driveway flat on your back, its really really hard to get the system bolted up in such a way where it lines up correctly. I ended up having to use a lift, loosen the entire system all the way up the cat and then line up the mufflers and tighten them. It takes a bit of work sometimes, and sometimes you just lucky!
If you don't mind paying a muffler shop 20 bucks, they'll do it for you.
If you don't mind paying a muffler shop 20 bucks, they'll do it for you.
07-23-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cymfc3s' post='829809' date='Jul 23 2006, 10:19 PM
Thats easy. I have gone through more exhaust systems than I can count on my FC: HKS, GReddy BL, Racing Beat, Apex N1, and still another Racing Beat set (my current system.) If you installed your cat-back system as I did in your driveway flat on your back, its really really hard to get the system bolted up in such a way where it lines up correctly. I ended up having to use a lift, loosen the entire system all the way up the cat and then line up the mufflers and tighten them. It takes a bit of work sometimes, and sometimes you just lucky!
If you don't mind paying a muffler shop 20 bucks, they'll do it for you.
I did it on a lift at work, along with my RB header and pre silencer
07-23-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cymfc3s' post='829814' date='Jul 23 2006, 10:45 PM
If its really stubborn, take a rope or chain and physically force the muffler down (or up) while a buddy zips the nuts tights. I had to do that on my GReddy system because it didnt fit worth a damn
ooh thats a good idea, I got some huge *** strong plumbing zip ties.
07-24-2006, 11:08 AM
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My cat back system has that "Lean" too. I have heard , from a reliable supplier and installer, that the RB system seems to be jigged that way, and even with a jack and other "Persuations" it will still tend to have that twist, till someone hits it with a torch while you torque it where you want it.
I intend to sell off my cat back, now that I passed emmissions, and put in a single exhaust to save weight, as I can't afford the dual RB system. It looks good but I am not sure I can justify the expense or weight, for the power, epsecially torque, gained. I have heard people seem to like it tho.
Neil
I intend to sell off my cat back, now that I passed emmissions, and put in a single exhaust to save weight, as I can't afford the dual RB system. It looks good but I am not sure I can justify the expense or weight, for the power, epsecially torque, gained. I have heard people seem to like it tho.
Neil
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