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Matej · 12-02-2011, 06:37 PM

Hello gentlemen,
What are some fancy aftermarket hangers that are not the stock ones with hose clamps around them? That is what I have been using, but I am in the process of de-poor-personalizing my car.

I know of the polyurethane hangers that come in all colours and get sold under different brands such as Cusco, Circuit Sports, Top Speed, etc.
They were what I was planning to purchase, but then I read that they may increase noise, and I have heard urban myths of them breaking/bending hangers on exhausts or the frame of low cars whose exhausts come in contact with the ground regularly. Can anyone confirm this?

Then are the Nismo ones. I like them, because I like parts that are somewhere in between stock and race car. I am strongly considering purchasing them, because spending 80$ on four hangers would be very John Hammond of me.

Are there any others that I am not aware of?
Thank you.

niscur29 · 12-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Dude what about new oem ones. I mean they are exhaust hangers. I replaced my old worn out POS ones with new ones and everything is rock solid, doesnt sag, and looks well normal. Save your money.

ZenkiKid · 12-02-2011, 06:46 PM

I am running poly hangers. No problems here, no additional noise either. I run a fat piece of shit 3in Apexi N1 Dual and it made it sit a bit higher.

STL240SXDRIFT · 12-02-2011, 06:51 PM

Try Walker or Bosal or Dynomax exhaust hangers. I assume the OEM ones would work fine, thats what I use. The Nismo ones say they are "harder rubber" so that may reduce noise or vibration more effectively.

***S14DB*** · 12-02-2011, 07:25 PM

I got the top speed ones. Got rid of my rubbing rattles and my tip is now centered and aligned in the bumper cutout.

ProTip: I microwaved them for 30-60 sec before installing each one. Work fast and they pop right on.

KiLLeR2001 · 12-02-2011, 07:45 PM

At my local Autozone they have generic H-style rubber hangers. They are like $6 a piece, replaced all mine and it smoothen'd up my ride nicely.

Note: The holes are slightly smaller so you will need to use soapy water and some force to punch them through, but all in all cheap and efficient alternative route for you.

delado · 12-02-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

I got the top speed ones. Got rid of my rubbing rattles and my tip is now centered and aligned in the bumper cutout.

ProTip: I microwaved them for 30-60 sec before installing each one. Work fast and they pop right on.

Why not just use some good ol' wd-40?

dopplganger1 · 12-02-2011, 08:05 PM

Kartboy dot com

I have these I wanna say i got the 12mm but that was about 3 years ago, they work great and hold it up nicely and I didnt notice any extra noise and the hangers didnt break on my apexi, if the exhaust hits the exhaust would just go up because it does still have some sag so they compress a little

***S14DB*** · 12-02-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by delado

Why not just use some good ol' wd-40?

WD40 is a dispersant not a lubricant. But, the real reason is I don't want any dirt accumulating on/in them.

IIIXziuR · 12-02-2011, 08:55 PM

The correct method would be having the interior of the vehicle sound-proofed and run no exhaust system at all. This will prevent "scraping" of the exhaust and provide other drivers on the road with wonderful noises from your 2.4 Litre power plant.

sr20drifter1 · 12-02-2011, 10:01 PM

To be honest with you, you don't want to spend money on brand name hangers. I had the cusco ones and they broke like garbage. Now I'm using hangers that I bought from Pepboys, and they work just fine. Save your money for more important things.

Matej · 12-02-2011, 10:10 PM

Ah, that is unfortunate. I believe the Cusco ones are the same as Circuit Sports, Top Speed, etc., since they all even have the same part number stamped on them.
I guess I will just go with the Nismo ones. I already purchased some fancy overpriced Nissan exhaust gaskets, so I might as well go all out.

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Originally Posted by IIIXziuR

The correct method would be having the interior of the vehicle sound-proofed and run no exhaust system at all. This will prevent "scraping" of the exhaust and provide other drivers on the road with wonderful noises from your 2.4 Litre power plant.

Ruiz, while that does sound correct, I am afraid my loud 1990's entry level sports vehicle would frighten the wildlife on my Sunday morning nature drives.

On another note, there are radical yellow urethane hangers on Ebay at the moment:
JDM SUZUKI SWIFT CULTUS GTI GT RACING EXHAUST HANGER NR | eBay

I have also seen green and purple before.

***S14DB*** · 12-02-2011, 10:29 PM

I have had my TopSpeed hangers for over 5yrs with no problems.

teh smithers · 12-03-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by redlispstick

Do I need a specific exhaust hanger for my car?or universal exhaust hangers will do?the rubber hanger right after the resonator under the car is stretched and deformed.thanks.

Assuming you have a 240, universal hangars will work.

RandallSharp · 12-03-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

At my local Autozone they have generic H-style rubber hangers. They are like $6 a piece, replaced all mine and it smoothen'd up my ride nicely.

Note: The holes are slightly smaller so you will need to use soapy water and some force to punch them through, but all in all cheap and efficient alternative route for you.

This. They have ones that are double the thickness as normal ones as well and these hold the exhaust almost perfectly still. They will be hell to get on though.

Tantwoforty · 12-03-2011, 12:22 AM

i used the cheap autozone ones.. little wd40 and they slid on nice and it sits much better, worth the money

Matej · 12-03-2011, 12:38 AM

What do the double-thickness ones look like? I know the universal 'H' hangers are actually what came on 240's from the factory. I replaced two or three of mine with new ones from Advance Auto a couple years ago, but I still used hose clamps on the two front hangers. It is always nice to have the exhaust as high up as possible.

I just ordered a set of the Nismo ones. I bet I will end up putting hose clamps on them anyway.

RandallSharp · 12-03-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Matej

What do the double-thickness ones look like? I know the universal 'H' hangers are actually what came on 240's stock from the factory. I replaced two or three of mine with new ones from Advance Auto a couple years, but they still sag a bit too much for my taste. On the one by the resonator and the middle one I used hose clamps to bring them up, but the one by the resonator for keeping the exhaust from moving side to side, so it was more or less just the middle hanger that raised the exhaust, and I do not like putting so much stress on just one mounting point.

Almost positive this is the one I used:

3A Racing/GM, Honda and Acura exhaust insulator (62-00901) | Exhaust Hanger | AutoZone.com

Used that on the resonator mounts of my Prelude and once we let the jack down (we jacked it up into position) it literally gave less than half of an inch. Good stuff.

wh0aitznic0 · 12-03-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Matej

I have heard urban myths of them breaking/bending hangers on exhausts or the frame of low cars whose exhausts come in contact with the ground regularly. Can anyone confirm this?

Mine are the autozone ones laced with hose clamps. Never moved and basically sat on the bottom of my car. Ask Johnny Ruizbro how my car felt lol.

But after scraping over and over and over, it broke the welds on the actual hangars.

rbs14kouki · 12-03-2011, 01:36 AM

C.S. for me match with my greddy exhaust !!!

Fiment is spot on ! Centered in the bumper , no rattle and i could actualy step in the exhaust(tip/canister) and the suspension would compresse before the exhaust moving

Bushido · 12-03-2011, 11:06 AM

has anyone rigidly mounted their exhaust? seems that you could tuck it up m0re than a few inches if it wasnt hanging

TheRealSy90 · 12-03-2011, 01:29 PM

I have, mine is straight welded to the car, tucked all the way up. I can stand on my 4" tips if I want to.

Matej · 12-03-2011, 02:57 PM

Hangers on which the holes are closer would be neat. I do not see why no one has made any yet.
Like this, but only use the upper two holes.

!Zar! · 12-03-2011, 05:24 PM

Only problems I have with those are the fact that it is near impossible to remove them once installed.

illvialuver · 12-03-2011, 11:47 PM

I have the china sport ones, and they work fine, but I actually want to use clamps around it, because I notice that they sag a little bit more than they did before.

RandallSharp · 12-04-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

Hangers on which the holes are closer would be neat. I do not see why no one has made any yet.
Like this, but only use the upper two holes.

They make these. Look at my post above, I linked them from Autozone. I used them and they're great.

Ash · 12-04-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

Only problems I have with those are the fact that it is near impossible to remove them once installed.

You're doing it wrong. Jam a big screwdriver in the hole, and twist it off.

12-02-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Totally cool aftermarket exhaust hangers Hello gentlemen, What are some fancy aftermarket hangers that are not the stock ones with hose clamps around them? That is what I have been using, but I am in the process of de-poor-personalizing my car. I know of the polyurethane hangers that come in all colours and get sold under different brands such as Cusco, Circuit Sports, Top Speed, etc. They were what I was planning to purchase, but then I read that they may increase noise, and I have heard urban myths of them breaking/bending hangers on exhausts or the frame of low cars whose exhausts come in contact with the ground regularly. Can anyone confirm this? Then are the Nismo ones. I like them, because I like parts that are somewhere in between stock and race car. I am strongly considering purchasing them, because spending 80$ on four hangers would be very John Hammond of me. Are there any others that I am not aware of? Thank you.

12-02-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
ZenkiKid Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 35 Posts: 3,285 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I am running poly hangers. No problems here, no additional noise either. I run a fat piece of shit 3in Apexi N1 Dual and it made it sit a bit higher. __________________ http://www.nissanroadracing.com/

12-02-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I got the top speed ones. Got rid of my rubbing rattles and my tip is now centered and aligned in the bumper cutout. ProTip: I microwaved them for 30-60 sec before installing each one. Work fast and they pop right on. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-02-2011, 07:45 PM	#6
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	At my local Autozone they have generic H-style rubber hangers. They are like $6 a piece, replaced all mine and it smoothen'd up my ride nicely. Note: The holes are slightly smaller so you will need to use soapy water and some force to punch them through, but all in all cheap and efficient alternative route for you. __________________

12-02-2011, 08:55 PM	#10
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	The correct method would be having the interior of the vehicle sound-proofed and run no exhaust system at all. This will prevent "scraping" of the exhaust and provide other drivers on the road with wonderful noises from your 2.4 Litre power plant. __________________ ... ... ... ... .

12-02-2011, 06:42 PM	#2
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 44 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Dude what about new oem ones. I mean they are exhaust hangers. I replaced my old worn out POS ones with new ones and everything is rock solid, doesnt sag, and looks well normal. Save your money.

12-02-2011, 06:51 PM	#4
STL240SXDRIFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dance Floor Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Try Walker or Bosal or Dynomax exhaust hangers. I assume the OEM ones would work fine, thats what I use. The Nismo ones say they are "harder rubber" so that may reduce noise or vibration more effectively.

12-02-2011, 08:05 PM	#8
dopplganger1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portland Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Kartboy dot com I have these I wanna say i got the 12mm but that was about 3 years ago, they work great and hold it up nicely and I didnt notice any extra noise and the hangers didnt break on my apexi, if the exhaust hits the exhaust would just go up because it does still have some sag so they compress a little

12-02-2011, 10:01 PM	#11
sr20drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Katanga Posts: 1,008 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	hangers To be honest with you, you don't want to spend money on brand name hangers. I had the cusco ones and they broke like garbage. Now I'm using hangers that I bought from Pepboys, and they work just fine. Save your money for more important things. __________________ DAOUD AKA KONGO DAVE

12-02-2011, 10:29 PM	#13
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have had my TopSpeed hangers for over 5yrs with no problems. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-03-2011, 12:22 AM	#16
Tantwoforty Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside ca Age: 35 Posts: 1,890 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	i used the cheap autozone ones.. little wd40 and they slid on nice and it sits much better, worth the money

12-03-2011, 12:38 AM	#17
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	What do the double-thickness ones look like? I know the universal 'H' hangers are actually what came on 240's from the factory. I replaced two or three of mine with new ones from Advance Auto a couple years ago, but I still used hose clamps on the two front hangers. It is always nice to have the exhaust as high up as possible. I just ordered a set of the Nismo ones. I bet I will end up putting hose clamps on them anyway.

12-03-2011, 01:36 AM	#20
rbs14kouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal , Canada Age: 38 Posts: 817 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	C.S. for me match with my greddy exhaust !!! Fiment is spot on ! Centered in the bumper , no rattle and i could actualy step in the exhaust(tip/canister) and the suspension would compresse before the exhaust moving __________________ AV FABRICATION Built thread sr20vet s14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=535574

12-03-2011, 11:06 AM	#21
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	has anyone rigidly mounted their exhaust? seems that you could tuck it up m0re than a few inches if it wasnt hanging __________________

12-03-2011, 02:57 PM	#23
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Hangers on which the holes are closer would be neat. I do not see why no one has made any yet. Like this, but only use the upper two holes.

12-03-2011, 05:24 PM	#24
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Only problems I have with those are the fact that it is near impossible to remove them once installed. __________________

12-03-2011, 11:47 PM	#25
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 42 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	I have the china sport ones, and they work fine, but I actually want to use clamps around it, because I notice that they sag a little bit more than they did before.