Just about finished with 7026. Took it to DMV the other day for a VIN and the rattle in the passenger side pipe is so loud that it's embarassing. S/S pipes from FF with ceramic coating as the discoloring bothered me from an appearance standpoint. I'd like to try the screw fix but I see conflicting input on the size of the screw (anywhere from 3/4" to 2") and the location. Can anyone provide some definmitive input on the procedure to be followed?
I have read about quite a few new side pipes having that issue. Contact FFR. They have been replacing them.
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Steve
Texas Cobra Club-Austin
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Yep, Self tapping screw on the backside will fix it. Had to do it on my driver side pipe.
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FFR 2863, Arctic Silver w Blue Stripe, 306, Ported Polished Heads, BG575,
3-Link, 295/50's on PSE GT40's. SOLD January 2011
'33 Hotrod Ordered April 25, 2012
Arrived June 18, 2012
April 2013 Up and Running
Body Fit 5/25/13
306, B-Cam, GT40p Heads, Dual Quad Holleys, Four Link 3.27
I have just over 4000 miles on the car since licencing this April (Mark 4). About 500 miles ago I noticed a slight rattle from the driver's side pipe so it looks like I have the same issue. Where exactly does the screw go as it is probably too much mileage for FFR to do anything about it.
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Paul
FFR Mark IV 7411 Picked up 04/08/11
3-link, SN95 spindles, rear discs
Engine: 302-385hp, T-5, 3.08
First go-cart 08/31/11
Body remounted 10/03/11
Registered as unplated 21/03/12
On the road in gel-coat 27/03/12
"Badges, Badges? We don't need no stinkin' Badges!"
The part that is rattling is the baffle inside where it is welded to the outside pipe. So, on the backside of the pipe just before the turndown.
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FFR 2863, Arctic Silver w Blue Stripe, 306, Ported Polished Heads, BG575,
3-Link, 295/50's on PSE GT40's. SOLD January 2011
'33 Hotrod Ordered April 25, 2012
Arrived June 18, 2012
April 2013 Up and Running
Body Fit 5/25/13
306, B-Cam, GT40p Heads, Dual Quad Holleys, Four Link 3.27
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