Well, the weather has finally cleared up enough and we've had 3 good days of rain to wash all of the salt off of the road, so I got the car out for my maiden voyage after installing the Pypes O/R H-Pipe. I have to say that power-wise the car feels great and contrary to what other says, I don't think its' to loud.
However, I am a little disappointed. At about 3000 - 4500 rpms it sounds like there is a baffle loose in my muffler or the exhaust is hitting the frame. I came home and did a quick check and found one of my axle back clamps was hitting the spare tire portion of the frame. So I moved the clamps for both sides (just to be safe) did a quick shake test on each muffler, and took it out for another ride. Sadly I got the same results.
Has anyone else had this same experience? Is something wrong with one of my mufflers (Flowmaster Axle Back Kit)? Or is this going to be what it sounds like (my old Mustangs never sounded like this with flows and an O/R H-pipe). Also, I welded-up the h-pipe instead of using the clamps. Could a piece of slag possibly burned through made it back to the muffler and now it's rattling inside? I haven't had a chance yet to thoroughly inspect the exhaust for other rub points. So is there anything else you guys can think of?
Your help is greatly appreciated!
However, I am a little disappointed. At about 3000 - 4500 rpms it sounds like there is a baffle loose in my muffler or the exhaust is hitting the frame. I came home and did a quick check and found one of my axle back clamps was hitting the spare tire portion of the frame. So I moved the clamps for both sides (just to be safe) did a quick shake test on each muffler, and took it out for another ride. Sadly I got the same results.
Has anyone else had this same experience? Is something wrong with one of my mufflers (Flowmaster Axle Back Kit)? Or is this going to be what it sounds like (my old Mustangs never sounded like this with flows and an O/R H-pipe). Also, I welded-up the h-pipe instead of using the clamps. Could a piece of slag possibly burned through made it back to the muffler and now it's rattling inside? I haven't had a chance yet to thoroughly inspect the exhaust for other rub points. So is there anything else you guys can think of?
Your help is greatly appreciated!