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Hey all, I just installed a new cat-back system the other day and it was working fine for a couple days but today I started the car and got to

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Old 09-17-2019, 01:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey all, I just installed a new cat-back system the other day and it was working fine for a couple days but today I started the car and got to driving. About 10 mins into the drive once the engine was warmed I started hearing this rattle at low rpm, sounds like if you shook a soda can with a bolt in it. I hear it especially when I engage the clutch. Thinking it was an exhaust leak I went back and reset the gaskets and re-tightened the bolts but it's still there.

Any suggestions? It's weird cause you can barely hear it outside the car, but inside it is very loud.
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Make sure your exhaust system is clearing and not resting on the center cross brace of the car. This happens a lot with aftermarket exhaust systems.


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Make sure your exhaust system is clearing and not resting on the center cross brace of the car. This happens a lot with aftermarket exhaust systems.


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Hmmm, will have to check when I get home, hopefully this is it and I don't have to keep disassembling the exhaust and reassembling lol. Really hope this is it.
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If it is, you can buy some aluminized fiberglass with adhesive, and stick it on the brace. Will help prevent rattle.

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