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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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I've had this d@mn thing adjusted by 2 different pros and myself. TSP ory with pacesetters and random tech catback. Won't seat correctly, now its tapping the bottom of the car....suggestions please....irritating as hell!
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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you sure its not your headers?
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where is it tapping at? I pipe or over axle or the Y pipe it self? engine mounts might help.
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It sounds like or feels like its tapping right underneath the drivers seat. And the end that mates to the i pipe has moved about a qtr inch.
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Get some poly motor mounts and see if that fixes it. This is a common problem and motor mounts usually fixes it. Some headers also bank on the K-member so make sure there is clearance from header to K-member (generally drivers side).
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that^ mine does the same thing only under heavy throttle. but those engine mounts are a pita to swap! get new ones. can you post some pics? may be its hitting your drive shaft. id reinstall the whole thing again.
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Motor mounts aren't that bad of a job if you have the headers out. With them in it's a complete bitch, no room at all.
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Motor mounts aren't that bad of a job if you have the headers out. With them in it's a complete bitch, no room at all.
yea thats what i never changed them after LTs install..
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might just need to do some die grinding on the k member if you have the clearance to do so,i installed poly mount on mine and they still hit on passenger side.
but that was an easy fix as well.
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