Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues
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Melting Slicks
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Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues
I had duel exhaust (2.5" pipes) installed on my '75 and the clearance is now about 3". This is unacceptable, and I am wondering how should the routing be done so that I can have greater clearance? The pipes should go under the leaf springs and not over, correct?
Thanks,
SES
[Modified by VolVette, 10:48 PM 2/26/2002]
Thanks,
SES
[Modified by VolVette, 10:48 PM 2/26/2002]
Le Mans Master
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Re: Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues (VolVette)
Under is correct. Centered on the strut rod bracket allows them to be as high as possible.If you have a fiberglass rear spring, be certain to shield it from exhaust heat.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues (VolVette)
Starting from the headers, my duals bend around the trans and bend back in to pass through the holes in the crossmember, bend back out to go around the sides of the differential mount, sharp bend up and under the leaf toward the tires and the sharp bend back into the flowmasters. I have more clearence than my stock system.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues (vettesite)
Starting from the headers, my duals bend around the trans and bend back in to pass through the holes in the crossmember, bend back out to go around the sides of the differential mount, sharp bend up and under the leaf toward the tires and the sharp bend back into the flowmasters. I have more clearence than my stock system.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues (VolVette)
Your routing sounds correct and that's probably the minimum clearance spot (3"-4") on mine also. The pipes have got to get real close to the differential.
Even if you don't have a composite spring, you should have a heat shield (stock) there to protect the differential.
If you haven't already, you could remove the spare tire & tub and pick up at least another inch of clearance.
Even if you don't have a composite spring, you should have a heat shield (stock) there to protect the differential.
If you haven't already, you could remove the spare tire & tub and pick up at least another inch of clearance.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Duel Exhaust Clearance Issues (VolVette)
recommend you have your muffler man weld on a skid plate onthe low portion of the exhaust under the diff. I used a piece of 3" ex pipe cut in half and welded to the bottom of my 2.5" pipes. The skids protect the real exhaust from damage.
