A metal plate that is connected from the engine to the exhaust system is CRACKED from rust and old age. V shaped plate\_/

What is the name of this part?

I've been carefully driving but don't want to do much more

thanks in advanced

 

it sounds like your talking about the bracket that holds the 2-1 part of the exhaust manifold to the engine. if so mine cracked too due to slamming my header on a dip in the road doing 40. you dont need it, there should be 2 (13mm nuts, i think) holding it to the engine.

 

yeah that is what im talking about.

did u take yours off?

 

U don't need it, your exhaust will still hang

 

^^^no.

yea just take it right off. nothing wrong with a little header flex

 

I want to fix it so what is the name of this called?

I am on acura automotive parts .com where should i look?

 

well i ride stock and my front end seems kinda loose.

I just ordered my 2 cross member bolts.

 

sorry i dont know the exact name of the part. that part shouldnt be the reason your car rides different. that part shouldnt be too much money anways though.

 

^^ anyone got the name

 

i dont think theres really a name. its just a bracket that supports the 2-1 part of the header.