delete exhaust hanger

Rodoggx · 12-09-2002, 06:39 PM

hey guys, still doing my T-5 swap..... one thing i don't have is the T-5 exhaust hanger for the h-pipe. I read on an swap faq that I can delete the exhaust hanger but it's not recommended. I'm thinking about deleting it. Why is it not recommended and any thoughts on the subject?????

lx5091 · 12-09-2002, 07:51 PM

I would imagine that it would put a little added strain on the flange without it.

12-09-2002, 08:00 PM

Yeah, if you got rid of the exhaust hangers, that would put more stress on the entire exhaust system, which could result in exhaust leaks at the flanges. You're exhaust would probably hang down lower and there is more of a chance that you could bolt up the exhuast somewhat crooked. Why wouldn't you want to keep the hangers?

sn95gt19 · 12-09-2002, 08:45 PM

i have never had mine on, when i buy an h pipe i actually cut the hangers off, they seem to be more of a PIA to me. they are right though you could experiance more leaks with the extra strain on the exhaust system, i personally have not had any problems with it leaking. hope that helps

Rodoggx · 12-10-2002, 01:48 AM

oh the only reason i wanna delete the hanger is that i am doing a T-5 swap and don't have the T-5 hanger, just the aod hanger. I know i can get one for $35 from 50resto.com but.... man thats another 35 bucks...... man i guess ill get the silly hanger. Thanks guys.

302 LX Eric · 12-10-2002, 08:40 AM

The guys above hit the nail on the head. If it were me, I would put the exhaust hanger thingy on. You might be able to get one from a junk yard? $35 does sound a little steep considering it's just a simple piece of metal with two rubber sleeves.

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drudis · 12-11-2002, 01:23 PM

IMOHO, you dont need it. Didnt use it on my EL shorties & h-pipe, nor on the full lengths & h-pipe.

12-09-2002, 06:39 PM	#1
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	delete exhaust hanger hey guys, still doing my T-5 swap..... one thing i don't have is the T-5 exhaust hanger for the h-pipe. I read on an swap faq that I can delete the exhaust hanger but it's not recommended. I'm thinking about deleting it. Why is it not recommended and any thoughts on the subject????? __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..

12-09-2002, 07:51 PM	#2
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	I would imagine that it would put a little added strain on the flange without it. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

12-09-2002, 08:00 PM	#3
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	exhaust hanger Yeah, if you got rid of the exhaust hangers, that would put more stress on the entire exhaust system, which could result in exhaust leaks at the flanges. You're exhaust would probably hang down lower and there is more of a chance that you could bolt up the exhuast somewhat crooked. Why wouldn't you want to keep the hangers?

12-09-2002, 08:45 PM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i have never had mine on, when i buy an h pipe i actually cut the hangers off, they seem to be more of a PIA to me. they are right though you could experiance more leaks with the extra strain on the exhaust system, i personally have not had any problems with it leaking. hope that helps __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

12-10-2002, 01:48 AM	#5
Rodoggx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA. Posts: 71	oh the only reason i wanna delete the hanger is that i am doing a T-5 swap and don't have the T-5 hanger, just the aod hanger. I know i can get one for $35 from 50resto.com but.... man thats another 35 bucks...... man i guess ill get the silly hanger. Thanks guys. __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - All STOCK!!!! Wha?!!! Stock???.... no money for mods..

12-10-2002, 08:40 AM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	The guys above hit the nail on the head. If it were me, I would put the exhaust hanger thingy on. You might be able to get one from a junk yard? $35 does sound a little steep considering it's just a simple piece of metal with two rubber sleeves. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-11-2002, 01:23 PM	#7
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	IMOHO, you dont need it. Didnt use it on my EL shorties & h-pipe, nor on the full lengths & h-pipe. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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