In a message dated 8/10/2005 5:04:39 PM Central Standard Time,
dorpaul@negia.net writes:
> What do others think of me wrapping my tailpipe with several layers of
> aluminum screening? I would only need to do this as the exhaust pipe/head
> pipe(?) passes the 'X' or cruciform tunnel (about a 10") area. I would do
> this to hopefully prevent vibration noise caused by this pipe.
> Thanks, Paul Dorsey 60 TR3A
>
Bad idea. If you are planning on filling the space between the pipe and the
opening the screening will transmit the noise and vibration from the pipe to
the frame and increase the ambient noise as a result.
The pipe should be attached to a bracket at the rear of the transmission.
This attachment coupled with the attachment at the exhaust manifold make for a
vary stable mount. As long as the original alignment had the pipe in the
center of the opening and as long as the engine mounts hold up there should be
no
problems.
Dave
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