Muffler clearance.

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Infiniti Dave

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I purchased a pair of header mufflers and found that the left one doesn't fit correctly on the header flange due to a very small interference with the floor reinforcement on my Aspen RT. Considering bending the inlet pipe or possibly creating a small dent in the muffler case to solve the issue. Anyone tried either , or any other suggestions ?
 
muffler dent would be better. i found that if you bend the header too much you risk warping the flanges
 
I appreciate the input , thanks ! Was just concerned about possibly damaging the "glass pack" insert. Shouldn't take much to create the clearance needed. Thanks again !!
 
Alright folks. I hate to pose a problem and not follow up with a solution, so here goes ! Hedman Headers sells " Header X-Tensions that solve the interference issue with an S bend. The ones I needed , (part # 18701), are 23" long and fit perfectly. They are also available in varying lengths so check the length of your headers before committing!! Thanks again for your input and advice !

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That's an interesting place to locate the mufflers. I say this only because these things will give off some heat and man, unless you install some nice heat deflecting shield (either on the outside itself, like a metal shield between floor and the muffler, or on the inside between the floor and carpet) you are going to be feeling it!

My point of reference: the Hooker MaxFlows I have are in the factory muffler position, but exhaust being a 3" diameter pipe sure warms things up...mostly feeling 'da heat' (LOL) during cruising nights when the airflow just isn't there. Heck, I even feel it along the floor tunnel from the heat coming off of these 3" pipes themselves!

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