X-pipe stud issue/clearence-EDIT: Installed no probs
I ordered a BBK X-Pipe, model 1669, which is listed under this Q&A I found, it reads like this....
Q. My X-pipe won't seal on my Driver Side exhaust manifold on my 96-04 Mustang. Is this the right pipe? What's wrong?
(part numbers affected include: 1665, 1666, 1669, 1670)
A. The piping itself is correct. For whatever reason, some Mustang models leave the factory with a different style header stud on the Driver side, one that has a "shoulder" on it. This shoulder interferes with the flange, not allowing it to come up all the way and seal against the manifold. There are a couple of things that can be done to correct this. Both solutions require the removal of the factory-supplied studs. Once this has been accomplished, you can either A) replace them with a shoulderless-style stud, or B) simply use a nut-and-bolt setup. This should let the flange to come up further unobstructed, allowing the pipe to seal adequately on that side, providing a leak-free fit.
Should I be concerned? My exhaust is stock except for magnaflow cat-back, and it's a 99 GT Limited Edition. How do I know if my car has that issue or not? Is there a way to tell without me having to jack it up and crawl around under the car, I dont even really know what i'd be looking for.
Any tips appreciated. I tried a search, but nothing too definitive. Thanks guys, with all ur >1337Stanzorz pwnage LOL.
-Dave
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I ordered a BBK X-Pipe, model 1669, which is listed under this Q&A I found, it reads like this....
Q. My X-pipe won't seal on my Driver Side exhaust manifold on my 96-04 Mustang. Is this the right pipe? What's wrong?
(part numbers affected include: 1665, 1666, 1669, 1670)
A. The piping itself is correct. For whatever reason, some Mustang models leave the factory with a different style header stud on the Driver side, one that has a "shoulder" on it. This shoulder interferes with the flange, not allowing it to come up all the way and seal against the manifold. There are a couple of things that can be done to correct this. Both solutions require the removal of the factory-supplied studs. Once this has been accomplished, you can either A) replace them with a shoulderless-style stud, or B) simply use a nut-and-bolt setup. This should let the flange to come up further unobstructed, allowing the pipe to seal adequately on that side, providing a leak-free fit.
Should I be concerned? My exhaust is stock except for magnaflow cat-back, and it's a 99 GT Limited Edition. How do I know if my car has that issue or not? Is there a way to tell without me having to jack it up and crawl around under the car, I dont even really know what i'd be looking for.
Any tips appreciated. I tried a search, but nothing too definitive. Thanks guys, with all ur >1337Stanzorz pwnage LOL.
-Dave
:SNSign: