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Old 03-06-2018, 10:04 AM
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First the good news.... Just got my 2016 (early build) Z51 out of the shop at Henna Chevrolet in Austin for a torque converter replacement. Runs great now without the 100 - 150 rpm variation and slight shudder that was present prior to the replacement. They knew what they were doing. After the initial diagnosis, they ordered all of the needed items before scheduling a date to bring it in. Only four days in the shop with a loaner. Now the unsettling news.... When I arrived home I noticed that the tailpipes were lower. I checked by comparing to a couple of vettes at the Georgetown dealership and I was correct (about 1/4 inch lower). Before I call the guys at Henna, does anyone know if this is an easy and quick fix/adjustment? What is involved? I really don't want the rear of the car disassembled again, but this is an annoying little issue for me. Thanks in advance for any comments.
Old 03-06-2018, 10:14 AM
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You just need to unbolt the back side of the mufflers & also the hanger & just play with it a little to get them correct some what a small pain but it can be fixed. It took me over 2 hrs to get it like I wanted them. Robert
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Easy fix, but can be tedious to get it perfect. Loosen the muffler clamps, then adjust the tips to the desire location and tighten. More than likely they will move a little on the first attempt and you might have to duplicate a few times. You might have to loosen the center bolt that connects the mufflers as well if the spacing isn’t aligned correctly. It’s better if another person holds the tips in place while you tighten.

Edit: When I installed a Corsa exhaust system I fiddled with the tips for an hour to get them perfect. Like I said, it’s easier to have another person hold the tips in place while securing the clamps...

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