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Full Race Exhaust rattle/clunk

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6.8K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by  dath1974  
#1 · (Edited)
Anyone had an issue with the Full Race exhaust where the midpipe hits the cross member that seems to be about where the center console is? Screenshot attached of where it is hitting. Ok for some reason it wont let me attach a screenshot but its shortly after the cat/midpipe connection
 
#2 ·
Torque solutions exhaust hangers should fix the issue. Will keep the exhaust from moving around too much. I have had this issue a couple times but only on bad bumpy roads or even railroad tracks cause the exhaust just moves too much with the stock hangers
 
#4 ·
I had a little problem with it falling off the back hanger, but not up towards engine. Do you have stock downpipe? I think if I didn't have motor mounts mine would hit. My setup doesn't have a flex section, so if my engine moves, whole exhaust moves with it.
 

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#10 · (Edited)
I had this same issue. Use an air hammer or any hammer to make clearance (you cant baby your swings or go easy on the hammer). Beat the beam above the pipe. I had to do this with the FullRace 3" cat-less down pipe and cat-back. I installed the torque solution exhaust hangers as well.
 
#11 ·
Late to the partay here! The issue, as I'm sure you know, is that there is *very* little room to spare with a 3" exhaust system. Another solution other than just going to different exhaust hanger bushings (which is a good solution) is to use pipe clamps around the stock bushings. Tighten them enough to get things in position while still leaving some room for movement. You may need to put zip ties around the bushing the other direction to hold the clamps on; get creative... Also, I didn't see it stated, but if you haven't, a stiffer rear motor mount is pretty much a necessity for a larger exhaust otherwise the engine is going to move too much. . .