Exhaust Slump

[astolt12]

I have a Ford racing x pipe linked up to Roush Axle backs on my 2015 GT held together with the stainless steel dragon clamps that came with the X pipe to marry the two at both connections.

Just recently I installed some eibach sportlines so keeping the exhaust up is critical to avoid scraping. After adjusting the orientation and pushing the exhaust up closer to the body I was able to tighten it down and it held for a few weeks until i saw the one exhaust tip was lower than the other.

I had measured them for alignment/eveness during the original adjustment from the bottom of the ground to the top of the tip and it came to 13.5". After settling and driving for a few weeks the right side one was at 12.5" and and the left was 13.0".

Im guessing due to the slightly rougher ride it's jostling the connection and causing it to slightly slump as it was not a problem on OEM springs. I'm not a big fan of welding due to the potential of frying electronics, and quite frankly I don't know what needs to happen to ensure a shop doesnt damage my car.

Are there any alternatives? Potentially using steel clamps instead of stainless steel? Different bolts? Clamps?

Thanks

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[Horse]

Wrong forum. This is for V6 folks.

 

[astolt12]

My apologies.

The setup would remain exactly the same though regardless of v8 or v6.

 

[Horse]

:cheers:

 

[free]

I remember one of my friends had this problem with his Lexus and he took it to a muffler shop and they put in shorter hangers to hold the exhaust up more. This was probably a year ago and he hasn't had a problem since.

As for the shop messing something up, it's unlikely for a job like this. Realistically it will take about 20 minutes and the way most muffler shops are setup you stand and watch the guy the entire time.

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