GHL PROBLEM !! How did you align your aftermartket exhaust tips? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlownSS · 01-18-2011, 05:39 PM

I just took off my factory exhaust with muffler delete and put on a GHL catback. The exhaust system is like a pice of jewelry that sounds great! Problem is that the rear of the care has dual exhaust hangers right at the black that makes it so there are 4 points total holding them in place......whereas the rest of the exhaust is slip-fit for "easy install" Easy install my a$$! i cannot get the both of them to line up. One sticks out of the diffuser about 3 inches and the other is about an inch.......one of them rubs on the top of the diffuser hole and the other is centered. WTF? the hangers are so close to the tips, that they cannot be adjusted up/down or in/out.........Im at a loss for understanding how to adjust them......the hangers mounted to the body are fixxed and non adjustable also!!!

dfairman · 01-18-2011, 05:43 PM

1. Take it somewhere and let them do it right for you 50-100 bucks.
2. Get a ruber mallot and make sure you're getting the tubes inserted as far as possible.

I recommend #1, it's worth it.

BlownSS · 01-18-2011, 07:35 PM

i would take it to get fixxed but by the way that they are held on in the back, there is no movement if you line them up with the hangers on the car in relation to the hangers on the mufflers that GHL sent me. It can only sit one way......I tried to reverse the rubbr hangers and switch directions but no dice. I think that at least one of the muffler/exhaust pipes is out of whack

dfairman · 01-18-2011, 07:45 PM

I'm tellin ya... I adjusted mine 5 times and melted my diffuser. I got frustrated at the way it looked like it can't be adjusted anymore too. Took it to a pro and 20 minutes later, I've never looked back. It's worth every penny.

The Stig · 01-18-2011, 07:47 PM

Yep I had a shop align mine.

TBone · 01-18-2011, 07:48 PM

This might sound hokey but make sure you have the pipes that go from the cats to the straight ones on the correct sides. The only two that are bent. When I installed mine I inadvertently put them on the wrong sides, since they aren't really marked, and had an exhaust leak. This might, MIGHT, affect the length as they exit, thus lining up out back.

Just a though, hope it helps.

T.

BlownSS · 01-18-2011, 08:00 PM

they are at the correct length......and they line right up where they are supposed to be just below the hangers mounted on the body......I would have it aligned at a shop but these are a polished stainless steel and im afraid that the Pros may mess them up if they have to re-weld the hangers or something.

jrpxxii · 01-18-2011, 09:29 PM

Sounds like if you arent willing to let the pros do it correctly, then your S@#*T out of luck.

BlownSS · 01-19-2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Sounds like if you arent willing to let the pros do it correctly, then your S@#*T out of luck.

No......apparently i havent made myself understood. I AM willing to let the pros do it........my problem is that i wanted to figure out if this is a ME problem or a GHL problem..........I cant figure out how to align it without having to have the hangers re-welded and messing up that beautiful finish........even more.....im mad that there are so few things that I have ordered for this car that were truly a bolt on that did need me to re-work them to get them to work like they should have out of the box

boat rx · 01-19-2011, 08:05 AM

Sounds like it is time to call GHL.For the cost of these exhaust systems they should fit perfect.

Duke · 01-19-2011, 08:09 AM

Have you tried bending the 2 prongs on each muffler that goes into the hangars?

jrpxxii · 01-19-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlownSS

No......apparently i havent made myself understood. I AM willing to let the pros do it........my problem is that i wanted to figure out if this is a ME problem or a GHL problem..........I cant figure out how to align it without having to have the hangers re-welded and messing up that beautiful finish........even more.....im mad that there are so few things that I have ordered for this car that were truly a bolt on that did need me to re-work them to get them to work like they should have out of the box

Got it. I would at least take it by a shop and have them look at it and see if they can figure out and just let them know if they dont fit without modification, not to install them and then let GHL know as all systems should fit with ease.

wrbear · 01-19-2011, 08:16 AM

As mentioned before make sure th pipes are on right...as in left and right. You may have installed the 2 at the cats back ars words. I think it can be done you know. You also need to loosen the pipes up to align them. Get someone to help you. I installed the Borla and had to do a little adjustment to make it work. Good Luck!

BlownSS · 01-19-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke

Have you tried bending the 2 prongs on each muffler that goes into the hangars?

Not yet.....maybe soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Got it. I would at least take it by a shop and have them look at it and see if they can figure out and just let them know if they dont fit without modification, not to install them and then let GHL know as all systems should fit with ease.

this was their reply yesterday.....Argh!

"One of the hangers might have moved from the heat when taken out of the jigs to soon. The slip fit way most companies use is so you can adjust either side to match. Hope this helps.

Jeff "

01-18-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
dfairman KKLR BEE Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 132 View My Garage	1. Take it somewhere and let them do it right for you 50-100 bucks. 2. Get a ruber mallot and make sure you're getting the tubes inserted as far as possible. I recommend #1, it's worth it. __________________ Not speeding... just qualifying

01-18-2011, 07:35 PM	#3
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	i would take it to get fixxed but by the way that they are held on in the back, there is no movement if you line them up with the hangers on the car in relation to the hangers on the mufflers that GHL sent me. It can only sit one way......I tried to reverse the rubbr hangers and switch directions but no dice. I think that at least one of the muffler/exhaust pipes is out of whack __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

01-18-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
dfairman KKLR BEE Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 132 View My Garage	I'm tellin ya... I adjusted mine 5 times and melted my diffuser. I got frustrated at the way it looked like it can't be adjusted anymore too. Took it to a pro and 20 minutes later, I've never looked back. It's worth every penny. __________________ Not speeding... just qualifying

01-18-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Yep I had a shop align mine. __________________

01-18-2011, 07:48 PM	#6
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	This might sound hokey but make sure you have the pipes that go from the cats to the straight ones on the correct sides. The only two that are bent. When I installed mine I inadvertently put them on the wrong sides, since they aren't really marked, and had an exhaust leak. This might, MIGHT, affect the length as they exit, thus lining up out back. Just a though, hope it helps. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

01-18-2011, 05:39 PM	#1
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	GHL PROBLEM !! How did you align your aftermartket exhaust tips? I just took off my factory exhaust with muffler delete and put on a GHL catback. The exhaust system is like a pice of jewelry that sounds great! Problem is that the rear of the care has dual exhaust hangers right at the black that makes it so there are 4 points total holding them in place......whereas the rest of the exhaust is slip-fit for "easy install" Easy install my a$$! i cannot get the both of them to line up. One sticks out of the diffuser about 3 inches and the other is about an inch.......one of them rubs on the top of the diffuser hole and the other is centered. WTF? the hangers are so close to the tips, that they cannot be adjusted up/down or in/out.........Im at a loss for understanding how to adjust them......the hangers mounted to the body are fixxed and non adjustable also!!! __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune. Last edited by BlownSS; 01-19-2011 at 01:03 PM. Reason: misspelled

01-18-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	they are at the correct length......and they line right up where they are supposed to be just below the hangers mounted on the body......I would have it aligned at a shop but these are a polished stainless steel and im afraid that the Pros may mess them up if they have to re-weld the hangers or something. __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

01-18-2011, 09:29 PM	#8
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Sounds like if you arent willing to let the pros do it correctly, then your S@#*T out of luck. __________________

01-19-2011, 08:05 AM	#10
boat rx Drives: 2010 2ssrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 205	Sounds like it is time to call GHL.For the cost of these exhaust systems they should fit perfect.

01-19-2011, 08:09 AM	#11
Duke Drives: 2010 Red SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 476	Have you tried bending the 2 prongs on each muffler that goes into the hangars?

01-19-2011, 08:16 AM	#13
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 841	As mentioned before make sure th pipes are on right...as in left and right. You may have installed the 2 at the cats back ars words. I think it can be done you know. You also need to loosen the pipes up to align them. Get someone to help you. I installed the Borla and had to do a little adjustment to make it work. Good Luck!

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