Dual exhaust: got the pipes, now what..
10-03-2009, 05:53 AM
#11
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New Hanger brackets? I just went through almost this same exact process. cept i installed an x pipe. On my stang I had to tap the holes for the bracket installation. There are stock places where these brackets go. Try to match up the brackets from the other side and you'll find holes where screws go. Only problem is that you'll need to tap the holes... they do not have any thread in them. Or at least mine did not. I was also missing the transmission cross brace hangers. Guess the took them out on later year mustangs.
I ended up having my pipes welded. Didn't want to have to hassle with it if it moved. Welding it also seemed to yield a smoother tone.
I ended up having my pipes welded. Didn't want to have to hassle with it if it moved. Welding it also seemed to yield a smoother tone.
10-03-2009, 09:13 AM
#12
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Yep, tapping is required.
Crawled under there and the drivers side hanger bracket bosses are there but not tapped.
Metric, I believe.
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-0l...tallation.html
Crawled under there and the drivers side hanger bracket bosses are there but not tapped.
Metric, I believe.
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-0l...tallation.html
Last edited by 157dB; 10-03-2009 at 09:16 AM.
10-03-2009, 09:23 AM
#13
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The tapping vs no tapping is still a debate, I have an 07 and I did not have to tap my drivers side hanger, the whole was there and I was able to screw right in.
Now keep in mind I did not pay attention if it was tapped or not, the FRPP kit could have had self tapping bolts, I just remember putting the bolt in without any issues at all.
Now keep in mind I did not pay attention if it was tapped or not, the FRPP kit could have had self tapping bolts, I just remember putting the bolt in without any issues at all.
10-06-2009, 07:56 PM
#19
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ok, so I don't have my h pipe like I thought I would yet, so I'm considering buy this:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-0509-v6-xpipe.html
but it says I need shorty headers, however when I read the description it just says to cut factory pipe slip on.. so will this work with stock headers or not ?
http://www.americanmuscle.com/pypes-0509-v6-xpipe.html
but it says I need shorty headers, however when I read the description it just says to cut factory pipe slip on.. so will this work with stock headers or not ?