JimmyM

Hi,

While installing the Roush exhaust on my GT, I saw that my mid pipe looked damaged on the driver side. I remember reading somewhere that Ford intentionally crunches one side of the mid pipe, but I'm not sure if this is what was referred to or something else completely. I searched on all the mustang forums that I frequent and could not find it.

Should I be worried? Is it damage or intentional design? I have only had the car for less than a week.

Thank you

Hytek

It's the design. Nothing to worry about.

AzPete

Yep...standard issue....the other side has the dent on the top I believe...

Flagstang

that is not damage but part of the design. I seen a few other posts about this. When I installed my roush axle backs I checked and my car as it also. I also checked a car or two at the dealer and they also had it.

2k7gtcs

I remember one guy wanted to return his car it bothered him so much. Lol

JimmyM

Thanks, guys

For the sake of knowledge, does anyone know the reason for the design?

CaptDistraction

I think its a anti-drone measure.

97GT12

I would guess one or more of the following:
1) tooling/fixturing for forming.
2) tooling/fixturing for assembly
3) clearance for assembly
4) clearance found to be needed in testing to prevent contact with other parts of the car.

Ltngdrvr

The reason is either 1 or 2 as those flats add no clearance for anything.

Bucko

or:

5) Ford makes/will make a performance replacement for that krinkled part that will add 10 additional HP!

Ltngdrvr

Negative Ghostrider.

Simply there for production reasons.

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