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This has been a common problem with a lot of SPF's....I've had both of mine break, one twice! There appeared to be a problem with some of the pipes where they were welded. The problem was pretty prevalent in cars in the 700 series. The metal appeared to have been overheated and it crystalized where they were welded. SPF has reinforced the rear mounting brackets in their newer cars, but I can't tell you the car number when they began this practice.
Are you a SCOF member? If so, there are some pictures posted in one of our members albums of a re-inforcing modification he made to his pipe to alleviate this problem. I've made the same modification after one of my brackets broke the second time. So far, it appears to be a good fix.
Also, if you're running the original engine mounts made of rubber, you'll continue to have problems with these brackets. All of the rubber mounts are now being made in India, and ... bless their little hearts ... they have a completely different idea of what a 'Cobra' really is...  These mounts are crap...period. Olthoff Racing has designed and sells a poly-urethane engine mount that really limits engine movement caused by torque. They really make a huge difference, and so far, this has helped to solve the broken side pipe mounts. You can reach Olthoff Racing at 800/297-6253. Tell 'em Flyin-Freddie sent ya...they know me well!
Hope this helps!
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