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Semi · January 22nd, 2012, 05:38 PM

I think i need a flex pipe, if you listen closely you can hear some rattling going on..what do you think? Flex pipe?

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nokiauser · January 22nd, 2012, 05:47 PM

No headers = no flex pipe needed

You can add a flex pipe but if you do, you might as well go full cat-back upgrade and potentially headers.

Semi · January 22nd, 2012, 05:53 PM

You confused me lol, I do have headers..oem headers

Whatcha talkin about lol

nokiauser · January 22nd, 2012, 05:55 PM

You have OEM exhaust manifolds.

Semi · January 22nd, 2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nokiauser

You have OEM exhaust manifolds.

Oh duh, lmaooo. Im shunned upon

Edit- But my old 2g eclipse had just a exhaust manifold and already came with a flex pipe, and i had to replace it cause of this rattling, so what gives on this one now -_-

nokiauser · January 22nd, 2012, 06:12 PM

Complete stock exhaust setups have a problem with the spring flex things to link up the stock muffler to the pipe. It's possible it broke (it's happened to a few of us) and is now causing the rattling you're hearing.

pat_08GT_Spyder · January 22nd, 2012, 08:08 PM

i didnt listen, but could be the heatshields rattling around too...

Semi · January 22nd, 2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nokiauser

Complete stock exhaust setups have a problem with the spring flex things to link up the stock muffler to the pipe. It's possible it broke (it's happened to a few of us) and is now causing the rattling you're hearing.

What would be the appropriate fix if this was the case?

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Originally Posted by pat_08GT_Spyder

i didnt listen, but could be the heatshields rattling around too...

That was one of my problems with my 2g, shield was all corroded and once i hit a pot hole hard enough i cracked the shield and it was scraping the ground, just ripped it off lol.

OrangeDemon · January 22nd, 2012, 11:45 PM

yeah the stock y pipe has a flex section right behind where the front bank connects to it. its easily seen by getting underneath your car. on the y pipe there is also a heat shield where the actually Y in the pipe is. the heat shield is on the top half of the pipe and mine was rusted out and just sitting on top when i took it off a month ago. get underneath the car without it running and check that shield and to a visual check of the flex section of the Y.

midnight07GT · January 23rd, 2012, 05:12 PM

I had a loose heat shield around the last " main " cat. Threw it up on the lift at work and ripped it out. Get underneath and tap on every shield you see.

nokiauser · January 24th, 2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Semi

What would be the appropriate fix if this was the case?

That was one of my problems with my 2g, shield was all corroded and once i hit a pot hole hard enough i cracked the shield and it was scraping the ground, just ripped it off lol.

If the spring is broken, loosen the bolt for the muffler at the flange. Take out the spring and screw in the bolt.

Pat's got a good point. The heat shields are notorious for falling apart. The dealership took one of mine out.

January 22nd, 2012, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Semi We're all the same. Name: Fetty Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Utica, NY Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 402 Rep Power: 1	Flex pipe needed? I think i need a flex pipe, if you listen closely you can hear some rattling going on..what do you think? Flex pipe? 2006 Eclipse GT Stock Exhaust - YouTube __________________

January 22nd, 2012, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
nokiauser Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: Eclipse GS 5 Speed Posts: 664 Rep Power: 1	No headers = no flex pipe needed You can add a flex pipe but if you do, you might as well go full cat-back upgrade and potentially headers. __________________ RRE/RRM Underdrive, Fujita F5 Wrinkle Black CAI, Throttle Bypass, GT Throttle body, Outlaw TB Spacer, Ripp Mods LT Headers, Magnaflow Performance Cat, Fully Custom 2.5" Exhaust Piping, RRE Magnaflow Muffler, Eibach ProKit Springs, Progress 24mm Rear Anti-Sway, Tanabe TSB, GT Tower Brace

January 22nd, 2012, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Semi We're all the same. Name: Fetty Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Utica, NY Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 402 Rep Power: 1	You confused me lol, I do have headers..oem headers Whatcha talkin about lol __________________

January 22nd, 2012, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
nokiauser Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: Eclipse GS 5 Speed Posts: 664 Rep Power: 1	You have OEM exhaust manifolds. __________________ RRE/RRM Underdrive, Fujita F5 Wrinkle Black CAI, Throttle Bypass, GT Throttle body, Outlaw TB Spacer, Ripp Mods LT Headers, Magnaflow Performance Cat, Fully Custom 2.5" Exhaust Piping, RRE Magnaflow Muffler, Eibach ProKit Springs, Progress 24mm Rear Anti-Sway, Tanabe TSB, GT Tower Brace

January 22nd, 2012, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
nokiauser Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: Eclipse GS 5 Speed Posts: 664 Rep Power: 1	Complete stock exhaust setups have a problem with the spring flex things to link up the stock muffler to the pipe. It's possible it broke (it's happened to a few of us) and is now causing the rattling you're hearing. __________________ RRE/RRM Underdrive, Fujita F5 Wrinkle Black CAI, Throttle Bypass, GT Throttle body, Outlaw TB Spacer, Ripp Mods LT Headers, Magnaflow Performance Cat, Fully Custom 2.5" Exhaust Piping, RRE Magnaflow Muffler, Eibach ProKit Springs, Progress 24mm Rear Anti-Sway, Tanabe TSB, GT Tower Brace

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January 22nd, 2012, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,436 Rep Power: 9	i didnt listen, but could be the heatshields rattling around too... __________________ 275whp topless My ride: http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...gt-spyder.html

January 22nd, 2012, 11:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
OrangeDemon Two Tone is new age Name: Jason Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Medina, Ohio Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GT-N Posts: 2,703 Rep Power: 4	yeah the stock y pipe has a flex section right behind where the front bank connects to it. its easily seen by getting underneath your car. on the y pipe there is also a heat shield where the actually Y in the pipe is. the heat shield is on the top half of the pipe and mine was rusted out and just sitting on top when i took it off a month ago. get underneath the car without it running and check that shield and to a visual check of the flex section of the Y. __________________ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...ons-06-gt.html

January 23rd, 2012, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
midnight07GT I got this Name: Scott Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle: 2007 eclipse gt Posts: 295 Rep Power: 1	I had a loose heat shield around the last " main " cat. Threw it up on the lift at work and ripped it out. Get underneath and tap on every shield you see.

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