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Old 05-29-2012, 01:43 PM
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I have the Hooker sidepipes installed on my 79. I removed the old muffler inserts and installed some "Sweet Thunders". Now I hear a little rattle on both sides. I think I just dropped them in. Is there a procedure to installing them in the tubes? (Tabs, weld-in, ???) Thanks
Old 05-29-2012, 01:48 PM
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On a different set of inserts I was using awhile back I had the same thing and found header wrap would make up for the gap between the insert and the side pipe tube and the rattle was gone.
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Once in a while I hear that... until they warm up ....
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Originally Posted by U17
Once in a while I hear that... until they warm up ....
I hear mine more when it warms up. I will try the muffler tape. Thanks
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Originally Posted by U17
Once in a while I hear that... until they warm up ....
the same happens to mine
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I spot welded each end
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