Update(ed), weighed my subframe crossover options...

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Science Abuse
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Update(ed), weighed my subframe crossover options...

Postby Science Abuse » Tue May 26, 2020 9:21 am

Using the search function here, I was sort of surprised, sort of not, that I didn't see anyone trying custom exhausts.

I am not surprised that people shy away from this god awful rear sub frame arrangement. The questions:

-Has anyone been able to snake a bigger pipe through there?
-Does the V8 oem exhaust have a larger sub-frame crossover pipe, or do they have the same restriction?

I'm currently attempting to route a pair of 2" pipes through, but it's a real pain and I'm on the cusp of scrapping it. I've built a dozen exhausts from scratch, strange that my daily driver is the project that breaks my will. lol

Thanks in advance!


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Postby Science Abuse » Wed May 27, 2020 9:51 am

So, I had some success last night! The pair of 2.125" pipes fit with a min of .5" clearence on all sides.

There will be an extra long slip joint in both of these, a 2.00" pipe will slide in each to a depth of about 12", allowing lots of clamping area.

Now, if only my spare was mounted elsewhere, the rest would be easy...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LBH5uFqn1CoAxPpm6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7a2S9ApGX1qprv9E9

Flowmaster muffler:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/86xi5J7WeLS69JgbA

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"If only my spare was mounted elsewhere"

Postby Krymdog » Thu May 28, 2020 9:46 am

Dude, I feel you.
There are no off the shelf rear swing-arm solutions for these. I get that is a function of demand, but I don't have welding skills, so I was hoping SOMEONE would make one.

If you find one, let me know.


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