dcranford

Guys im looking for some help here

I took my stang to Ford today because at low RPMs in First or second gear, I get a rattle coming from around the back of the car where the exhaust is....
Has anyone had this problem? It doesnt stay rattling but it rattles for a second and then goes away. Its just more annoying than anything.

If anyone knows what the problems could be Id appreciate some help in the right direction.

andyman

Yes, the problem is that the hanger on the drivers side is touching the frame. They come REAL close and that is what mine did at first because i just threw them on. Adjust the position from the midpipe clamps, you will get a better result this way, or do what I did and cut about 1/2" off of that hanger for loads of clearance.

The hangar in question is the one where i circled

dcranford

Thanks for that, Ill look into it.....Exactly where is the midpipe clamp?

I dont have a service manual in front of me.

dcranford

Ok I just went out and looked adn my hangers are no where near the frames. Neither one.

I had a Ford Place here put them on, I wonder if they put them on backwards....meaning right on the left, left on the right?

Is that even possible with the borlas?

MusiccityGT

I had to do the exact same thing, same hanger on my Magnaflows.

Lay under the car and have someone lightly bang on your exhaust tips and listen for a rattle. That is how I found mine.

dcranford

Hmmm, since mine are so far away from the frame could the Dealership have put them on backwards? Are they labeled left and right anywhere or do the hangers only work one way?

andyman

it's not backwards. how far do the tips stick out?

dcranford

Well

I went out and took a picture of my drivers side exhaust and hanger

I circled where my hanger is.

Looks to me like there is a lot of room, not hitting any pat of the frame.



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Newbreedgt05

Look at the other bracket at the back and top of the muffler. The bottom bolt that held up the bracket was touching the top of my muffler. I had to bend the brackets to move the muffler down and away fron the head of the bolt.

andyman

yeah just shake the muffler and see where the noise comes from. don't worry, you won't break anything and it won't void your warranty :\