Timing completed exhaust question

[bmwpower603]

I have driven about 50-80 miles on new tensioners, guides, and mechanical adjusters.(much more of course)

I also replaced header gaskets, and bolts also. Tightened them real good.

But I have noticed that my car seems a bit loud. But nothing to crazy. Seems to be loud in the cabin.

I had trouble mounting the downpipes to the transmission using those mounts/ bolts. They wouldn't line up correctly for me. And I got lazy. So I just ended up not bolting up the downpipe, to the tranny.

Would this be the reason why it seems loud?


Could someone please re-assure me that it is not the manifold?



Thank you!!

P.s. Now that timing is all done. I can now hear my intake flap. Yay me!


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[JimmyBones]

Downpipes/piggies/stock cats have to be angled correctly or the flared end will not seal correctly. I almost never bolt the downpipes to the transmission but since I angle the pipes correctly then it isn't a problem. Good luck with the car and you have been through a lot with this car so I hope that you really get to enjoy it!