Equal Length Y-Pipe clearance issues

[jlunde15]

Hey all, I searched and only found a thread about the SHOSource equal length y-pipe rubbing on an oil pan. I just installed mine, and it's rubbing on the back of the subframe. does anyone have any tips and/or tricks on how to keep it from rubbing?

I moved the front section back from the subframe before I tightened the bolts, and it has "settled" against the subframe. I can't tighten these bolts any more. I've tried.

Any ideas from any one?? I'll try to post up pics later tonight.

TIA,

James

 

[zach44102]

On my gen2 subframe it rubbed. I switched to a Gen3 subframe and it was fixed.

 

[jayro]

Are you saying the pipe coming down from the front exhaust manifold? Is yours already all welded together? I didnt have any subframe issues, I just had to make sure it cleared the oil pan. If yours isnt welded already you should be able to shift things around to clear it all.

 

[sperold]

It fits, but it doesn't have a lot of extra room anywhere.
Loosen everything off and tweek it a bit in all directions. My advice is to never weld it together. I installed the clamps they supplied with the kit, but I never tightened and crushed the pipes... they are just there for show. I drove mine in the winter occasionally, and when it is minus 10, and you look under the car.... if there are exhaust leaks, you will see them. Never saw any.

 

[jlunde15]

Thanks for the responses...I used the clamps that were provided with the kit, but I still get some exhaust leaking around the cat-replacement pipe.

Clearance issues with the front of the subframe were fixed, I haven't welded the pipes (and do not plan to).

That being said, does anyone have any ideas as to how to stop the exhaust leak and horrendous rattling produced by not so tight fitting pipes? maybe some strap-style exhaust clamp instead of the horseshoe clamps SHO Shop provides??

 

[jayro]

They have different type of clamps you could try. I clamped mine together and then took it to an exhaust shop to be welded. The guy did all he could with it on the car and then took it off to finish it up.

I believe they have goop type stuff that can be put on the seams and will dry hard to seal things as well.

 

[jlunde15]

They have different type of clamps you could try. I clamped mine together and then took it to an exhaust shop to be welded. The guy did all he could with it on the car and then took it off to finish it up.

I believe they have goop type stuff that can be put on the seams and will dry hard to seal things as well.

Let's just say (hypothetically speaking) if'n I wanted to be able to put cats in there at some time, would this "goop" you speak of be removable, or would I be screwed?

I'm trying to avoid any permanent solution in case I ever change my mind on anything (I am known to be somewhat fickle sometimes).

 

[jayro]

Let's just say (hypothetically speaking) if'n I wanted to be able to put cats in there at some time, would this "goop" you speak of be removable, or would I be screwed?

I'm trying to avoid any permanent solution in case I ever change my mind on anything (I am known to be somewhat fickle sometimes).

It dries pretty hard. So do the cats just replace a section of the y-pipe that can be removed? If not, then you would be stuck with the cut and weld situation anyway.

 

[jlunde15]

It dries pretty hard. So do the cats just replace a section of the y-pipe that can be removed? If not, then you would be stuck with the cut and weld situation anyway.

yes, the SHO Shop equal length y-pipe I bought came with a section of straight pipe that I currently have in there, but the straight pipe can be removed (if clamped on) by removing the clamps, sliding the cats in place, and reclamping.

Based on my current setup, I wouldn't have to cut anything to put cats in.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

I would recommend the strap camps if you want something more secure.

 

[frosho]

The U clamps are designed to distort the pipes, so you cannot take them apart once the clamps have been tightened. That's probably why they're leaking - you didn't tighten them enough. If you want to be able to take the pipes apart again, you need to get band clamps. They should seal better too.

 

[dohcsable]

Thanks for the responses...I used the clamps that were provided with the kit, but I still get some exhaust leaking around the cat-replacement pipe.

Is it on the front bank pipe.....I ran into that issue, the cat replacment piece was hitting the bend on the pipe coming down and would either be loose or cockeyed.......I assume a file would work to make it fit properly.


I just had the whole thing redone and welded.

 

[jlunde15]

The U clamps are designed to distort the pipes, so you cannot take them apart once the clamps have been tightened. That's probably why they're leaking - you didn't tighten them enough. If you want to be able to take the pipes apart again, you need to get band clamps. They should seal better too.

Matt,

where did you get your clamps??

 

[frosho]

That's not my car. I just stole the picture from Google to show you what they look like.

They shouldn't be tough to find online. Search "exhaust band clamps" on google and see what you come up with. You could try a parts store too, but I don't remember ever seeing that type of clamp in a store.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Most exhaust shops should have them.

 

[jc2001s]

Oreilly's, Napa, etc...

 

[jlunde15]

I've looked O'Reilly's and Autozone, haven't checked Napa...but I'll head over to an exhaust shop here in the not too distant future and see what I can find.

Thanks all for the help, everyone!

Also, LoudSho, I was surprised I couldn't find them on your site; that was the first place I looked

 

[LOUDSHO92]

I've looked O'Reilly's and Autozone, haven't checked Napa...but I'll head over to an exhaust shop here in the not too distant future and see what I can find.

Thanks all for the help, everyone!

Also, LoudSho, I was surprised I couldn't find them on your site; that was the first place I looked

Not too many people ask for them. I am sure we can offer them. They are not cheap and why we do not include them in the kit.

 

[intimdatr]

Wish my exhaust looked like that! that's purrty.

 

[jlunde15]

LoudSHO...can you get 'em? I hate to seam like a lazy larry, but I'd rather support you guys if they are somewhat decently priced!!