Viper Tech Awesomeness???

[Darbgnik]

Today I pulled my side sill off to do a couple things.
1. Remove the quarter panel I cracked by pushing on it getting out of the car.
2. Swap in a set of Roe high flow cats.

When I inspected the front exhaust hanger I saw this:

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My service history shows that both cats were replaced under warranty before I bought the car. Is this what happens when brute-force machanical gets the call into action? I can't imagine engine torque over would cause this kinda damage.

As a side note, I was wondering before I get into the cats, if it's possible to swap the cats while leaving the factory exhaust and crossover in place. I probably won't get to the cats till after I get the quarter back from the body shop.

 

[AbsolutHank]

If the cats are 2.5", then you can reinstall them with the factory exhaust. If you have 3" cats, you'll need an adapter that Roe Racing, and I'm sure JonB, sells.

 

[Garron]

You should check your engine mounts.

 

[MTGTS]

You should check your engine mounts.

this was my first thought as well.

 

[Darbgnik]

Seems like my motor would have to do some serious moving to do this, especially since my flex pipes are OK, don't you think?

 

[MTGTS]

pop your hood, have someone rev your motor, see if it jumps

 

[Darbgnik]

pop your hood, have someone rev your motor, see if it jumps

I did that before the last track day, before I put it away for the winter. But, as it doesn't hurt to double-check, I'll do it again.

 

[supersnake]

You don't think it could be from all the *** HOLES in Ft Mcmurray. The roads are terrible up there. Your steering components must get a workout every time you take it out.

 

[Viper Specialty]

Those bolts are bent from being pushed up and down by the rigid headers being flexed by the engine. Replace your engine mounts with something that internally locks. [Woodhouse]

However, I have still never seen an exhaust hanger mount THAT bad. It was likely cracked beforehand, and installed with the heat shield on backwards, further drying it out over time.

 

[JohnnyViper]

thats busted up, i'm also wondering about the engine mounts

 

[bluesrt]

could be from heat and rott, they look rubber? stuff doesnt last that long anymore like the 74 ltd wagon

 

[Darbgnik]

Just figured I'd update this thread for the ones who responded.

Checked the motor mounts, they were OK, but the exhaust hanger was brittle as ****. Upon further inspection, the heat shield was installed backwards. So the hanger was well done.
And the Dodge parts dept sold me another rear one{(one hole, not two), so for now, it went back together without it.