Can you use the hangers from the stock h-pipe on an aftermarket mid-pipe? I just noticed today that they bolt on, and my Bassani X (used) just happens to have no hangers on it. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Do you have the right X pipe? Why isn't there any hangers on it (did the previous owner cut it off or something?)?
Edit: For reference mine had the ones that were on the stock pipe (the crossmember with 2 bolt holes, and the one by the smog line with a single bolt hole), but I only used the big one.
I just spent several hours installing a piece of CRAP Magnaflow catted x pipe. It did not have the hangers on it per say. It should have two holes drilled in a supporting piece of metal. The hanger has two bolts already in it that will fit in these corresponding holes. You will see once you get under the car.
I had an awful hard time getting mine to fit. I had to strain my guts to try and spread apart the pipes that match up to the headers. I ended up having to use a hydraulic jack to assist in getting the nuts on the header studs. I will never buy another Magnaflow product again. I thought I was getting a quality piece.
Yea there is two holes where it looks like the hangers could bolt into place (they are right next to the cross member). The hole for the smog tube I already bolted the smog tube to...
I guess I'll give it a shot some time. Thanks guys!
HoofnIt: so how is it? Did the sound at least ease your temper some when you started it up? I'd always heard Magnaflow was good quality, but apparently they're slipping. Didn't you get a new one sent (and it was the same crap)?
Yea, this was the SECOND one they sent me. I measured the width of the header flanges and it was no different than the 1st one. I wish I knew what it sounded like but I am no quite through swapping the HCI. If I get my new pushrods in a few days then it should be up and running by this weekend. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.