I have a T1R 70RT on my MY06 S2000. According to AJ-Racing, there isn't supposed to be any fitment issues. Well, that isn't exactly true. The exhaust piping for the 70RT is made up of two pieces of titantium. One of the pieces is slightly larger than the other, and the slightly smaller piece partially "slides" into the larger piece. There are three "brackets" and springs which prevent the two pieces of piping from seperating.

Anyways, the top bracket is about an 1/8" from the exhaust channel and is vibrating against the exhaust channel while the engine is running. Needless to say it is beyond annoying (and even embarrasing). I am looking for some sort of material that I can glue to the exhaust channel that would dampen the sound of the bracket vibrating against the channel. I am thinking about using the material which some people use on their firewall after going boost.

Any suggestions?

 

Before I start off, let me say I have not used this product and am not tied with the manufacturer. I just thought it was an interesting product that might help with your vibration issue. But since I do not know much about your vibration issue, the suggestion and help of this product may be useful or not useful.

http://www.vyparproducts.com/xtreme-tape.asp
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/001240.php

From the article:

"Electrical tape simply does not work in a marine environment. Even duct tape won't stick to something wet. Try getting any tape to stick to a rope or line on a boat. Or try to get a waterproof seal on a hose leak. X-treme tape can do all these chores with flying colors because it is a non-adhesive, self-bonding wrap. It's not really tape since it's not sticky. This stuff is sort of magical. You stretch it on and it self-fuses tight under tension. It works in cold and wet, and won't melt on hot surfaces, so you can use it on engines. It is easy to apply even when it is below freezing. The tape doesn't stick on itself until you want it to. Once tightened this silicone based wrap forms a reliable bond even in water. I use it as an insulator around wires, like electrical tape. I wrap the end of ropes with it. X-treme tape bears up for many seasons under constant UV and sunlight and the extreme cold, heat, and wet of harsh weather. It's so good I use for any outdoor tape application."

Won

 

^ So, are you suggesting that I wrap that tape around the bracket/spring to dampen the vibration?

 

That what I would try to do. But like I said I dont have experience with this tape and I do not know if the exhaust at the point of the springs reach past 500 degrees.

Just trying to help with an idea.

 

Is the bracket constantly touching the exhaust channel? If so, nothing will work in the long run as it'll just wear through. If you have some clearance, try using a wad of fiberglass cloth (very cheap stuff) from a boat or surfboard shop. I'd attach it to the bracket as the exhaust will lengthen a little when it gets hot.

 

When the engine is off the bracket is about 1/8" from the exhaust channel, so no it is not constantly touching. Thanks for the suggestion on the fiberglass cloth.

 

Why not take it to a muffler shop and have it modified?

 

its titanium, not many shops weld titanium

 

WOW that sucks, paying 1600 for an exhaust, at least it should fit properly. WHy dont you just return it if fitment should not be an issue?

 

I bought it used...