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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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what is this for?
I recently pulled out my motor and transmission for a rebuild. I put it back in last night and today I was trying to hook things back together and came across this bracket and have no idea what's it's for. Any help?



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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Re: what is this for?
goes on the back of the trans opposite of the torque arm to support the exhaust.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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Re: what is this for?
Is it a must have or could I make something else work? Cause soon I'm gonna redo the exhaust anyway.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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Re: what is this for?
I'd suggest figuring out a way to incorporate it.

It's the only thing supporting the exhaust anywhere between the engine and the tailpipes.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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Re: what is this for?
That one looks a bit perished, so you might want a replacement:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exha...ger-fix-p.html

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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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Re: what is this for?
i dont use it. but my exhaust is all welded
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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A bit of support couldn't hurt.

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Yup... without it, the exhaust is constantly trying to bend in the middle... puts ALOT of strain on the joints, tends to do things like crack the couplings out of mufflers and stuff like that.
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