GHL PROBLEM !! How did you align your aftermartket exhaust tips? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlownSS · 01-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublefatty

I had GHL's catback on my vette and they were the only choice for my Camaro. I had them installed professionally. I know this doesn't help the OP, but once you get them installed correctly, you won't be disappointed.

you are right....it doesnt help LOL but I had them on my Vette too and loved them. Glad to hear that with a professional's touch, they will be what I was looking for. Thanks!

mikey8 · 01-20-2011, 06:24 PM

Did you tighten everything up front first, then put the mufflers on? On my Corsa, I put everything together on the car, got the tips where I wanted, then tightened clamps little by little, while making sure that the tips never moved. I think I tightened from back to front.

BlownSS · 01-20-2011, 06:50 PM

I still havent fully tightened anything!

mikey8 · 01-20-2011, 08:45 PM

So much for that....Sorry I wasn't able to help.

TBone · 01-30-2011, 09:22 PM

Did you ever get this resolved?

T.

Beyond Limits · 02-01-2011, 12:43 AM

When I put the full cat back GHL system in it required a lot of manual force to get them aligned in the rear hangers. The most frustrating part was after I took the car out for a little test drive when I got back I noticed the passenger side had slipped and melted the diffuser a bit. However with some manual force you can get the cans aligned correctly and then you have to torque down the brackets and it will hold in place. It was a good few months ago when I put mine in, but I remember having to basically grab the tip and the can and twist the unit until it was aligned correctly and then while still holding it tightly with one hand tighten down the bracket to hold it in place. So I do understand your frustration with the alignment, however it is possible to get it correct without professional help. Although if you can get someone to help you hold it in the correct position it is much easier.

mirage1le · 02-01-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyond Limits

When I put the full cat back GHL system in it required a lot of manual force to get them aligned in the rear hangers. The most frustrating part was after I took the car out for a little test drive when I got back I noticed the passenger side had slipped and melted the diffuser a bit. However with some manual force you can get the cans aligned correctly and then you have to torque down the brackets and it will hold in place. It was a good few months ago when I put mine in, but I remember having to basically grab the tip and the can and twist the unit until it was aligned correctly and then while still holding it tightly with one hand tighten down the bracket to hold it in place. So I do understand your frustration with the alignment, however it is possible to get it correct without professional help. Although if you can get someone to help you hold it in the correct position it is much easier.

Similar story here.....I ordered the full GHL system. The passenger side was not easy to get straight, and still won't be 100% perfect (at least to me) w/out breaking and re-welding the GHL bracket(s). Aligning the passenger tip took a different rubber isolator/hanger (a little longer than the factory so the tip didn't rest against the top of the rear plastic valance). Now that muffler still hangs ever so slightly lower than the driver's side, but at least that tip is centered.

01-20-2011, 06:24 PM	#30
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	Did you tighten everything up front first, then put the mufflers on? On my Corsa, I put everything together on the car, got the tips where I wanted, then tightened clamps little by little, while making sure that the tips never moved. I think I tightened from back to front. __________________

01-20-2011, 06:50 PM	#31
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	I still havent fully tightened anything! __________________ 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.

01-20-2011, 08:45 PM	#32
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	So much for that....Sorry I wasn't able to help. __________________

01-30-2011, 09:22 PM	#33
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Did you ever get this resolved? 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!!!!!

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02-01-2011, 12:43 AM	#34
Beyond Limits Pushin a rock... Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 207 View My Garage	When I put the full cat back GHL system in it required a lot of manual force to get them aligned in the rear hangers. The most frustrating part was after I took the car out for a little test drive when I got back I noticed the passenger side had slipped and melted the diffuser a bit. However with some manual force you can get the cans aligned correctly and then you have to torque down the brackets and it will hold in place. It was a good few months ago when I put mine in, but I remember having to basically grab the tip and the can and twist the unit until it was aligned correctly and then while still holding it tightly with one hand tighten down the bracket to hold it in place. So I do understand your frustration with the alignment, however it is possible to get it correct without professional help. Although if you can get someone to help you hold it in the correct position it is much easier.