I'm bout done with the single cat conversion on my 96. I've got the macs with y-pipe, off-road pipe and thundracing s-pipe. The hanger of the tailshaft is bout 2-3 inches away from the bolt holes in the o/r pipe. Do I need to get a 95 style hanger or what? Also, this s-pipe is supposed to bolt right up right? Well, its about 2 feet too long, i'll just have to cut the factory I-pipe to get it to work looks like but I paid 75 or so bucks for this thing and I feel it should "bolt right up" like its supposed to. One more thing, it appears that this y-pipe is gonna hang way low, i hav'nt snugged everthing up yet, but it looks awful low to me. The lowest point on my car now is the BMR d/s loop, and it looks like its gonna be lower than that!! anyway thanks, Chris.

 

I had a problem with this when I installed my Random Technology Y pipe. I don't know how crucial the hanger is. I managed to use it with some 'convincing', but mine wasn't any kind of 3 inch gap. It may be why yours hangs so low.

 

You don't need the hanger. One of mine broke off and I never replaced it. No problems so far.

 

Do not worry about a missing exhaust hanger. I installed Hooker LT's and a Mufflex Y-pipe without an exhaust hanger about five months ago and have had no problems. You went from a dual cat y-pipe to a single y-pipe, some differences should be expected.

 

The only danger of not using the hanger is a possible vibration that could cause a crack at the flange or a severe vibration could cause a knock... but if your other hangers are on, knock isn't likely unless it rocks against the body.

 

thanks guys, love this board. I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens.

 

No hanger here and I haven't had any problems for about the last year my headers have been on.