Muffler Bracket

[si Banker]

If you have back dated your exhaust system and are running an after market muffler I would like your feed back

This bracket is sandwiched between the heat-exchanger flange and the muffler flange, (you will need two sets of exhaust gaskets), and is attached to the rear engine mount by a separate bracket.

Because the distance between the two exhaust flangees are different on each exhaust system it would be necessary for the installer to locate and drill four holes to complete the installation. These holes would be used to attach the two brackets to the third bracket, not shown, which would be attached to the rear engine mount.

The bracket is made from .250 T6 6061 aluminum and is anodized for protection.

[mb911]

Interesting design. Not sure about it being made of aluminum due to heat factors.

My thought would be use a standard measurement for center to center on most mufflers(what we use) and then drill the holes ahead of time.

[si Banker]

The problem is that the distance between the heat exchanger or header flanges is a little bit different on every car. This bracket would work with your exhaust systems. The part that attaches to the rear engine mount is not in the picture.

I will post additional pictures. I have been using one on my car for about 6 months with zero problems

[mb911]

Yeah I hear what you are saying I just am not sure about endusers wanting to drill holes in there newly purchased CNC braket?

[VaSteve]

Originally posted by si Banker
If you have back dated your exhaust system and are running an after market muffler I would like your feed back

This bracket is sandwiched between the heat-exchanger flange and the muffler flange, (you will need two sets of exhaust gaskets), and is attached to the rear engine mount by a separate bracket.

You'd need longer bolts as well. Not to be negative, but I'm not sure I see the point.

I just got a use Bursh from someone. 1 in 1 out. The three bolts that hold it to the pipe (cat) and the 1 bolt that holds it to the bracket which attaches to the engine metal were enough to support it. I don't really see what this does... Even the factory muffler I took off (all 50 pounds of it) doesn't require but a couple of thin straps. It appears to be a solution in search of a problem.

[si Banker]

It does not work with a 1 in 1 out. It is for a back dated system such as 2 in 1 out. I will post a picture of one installed

[VaSteve]

Originally posted by si Banker
It does not work with a 1 in 1 out. It is for a back dated system such as 2 in 1 out. I will post a picture of one installed

No, I figured as much. I offered my experience as an example. It just seems redundant. I'd like to see a photo.

[si Banker]

[si Banker]

The one in the photo is a slightly different design. It does show the plate which is attached to the rear engine mount using the existing holes. The muffler bracket is then attached to the it.

[VaSteve]

So..... Nothing actually touches the muffler in the middle of the car?

If not, why not? If so, then why are the "arms" needed? Also, if not, then does all this do is provide some additional bracing/structure to the whole set up?

It does look nice.

[Jeff]

Looks like a great solution to back dating heat exchangers or going with straight headers.

[si Banker]

As I said before, there is a variance in the distance between the two exhaust flanges from one car to another. By making the bracket in two parts there is the feature of adjust ability. The installer would have to drill four holes, two in each "arm". Both arms would then bolt to the plate

[mb911]

so this is just like the 914-6 brackets? thats what it looks like