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Undercar exhaust exiting ahead of rear wheel
This is an option I've begun to consider on my build because: (1) I sort of like the look, (2) no burns, and (3) I understand there is more flexibility for mufflers/sound/restriction.
Does anyone have experience with this, the pros/cons, and if they would do it again? Any other opinions appreciated as well. Thanks! |
Didn't do it on mine, but I much prefer the sound of undercar exhaust over sidepipes...
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Sound like a good idea. Have you got pics yet?
Is there room to put mufflers under the chassis? Where are most located? JD |
Lippy,
I have'em and I love'em. The only snakebite I ever got was while working on another Cobra guy's car... Here's a shot of the passenger side with the body off: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...hassisLeft.jpg You can see the notch in the front outrigger support that E-M put there to allow some ground clearance. And here's the finished product: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...on-grass6a.JPG Spintech made the mufflers for me. Their stock ones proved a little too wide and made one of the world's loudest rattles. After they made some for me about 3/4" narrower, they've been on there ever since. They are not SS so they are coated. I have SS headers and pipes. This was another series of learning experiences, as the routing and fit of the pipes needs to be done correctly. If they're hanging down a bit too low, well, let's just say it makes a noise that's a lot louder than a rattle! The pipes are 3" all the way. If you have a smaller engine (mine's a 521) you could likely use 2-1/2" and not eat too much hp. There's a standard rubber hanger (sort of elongated O-shaped) just before the exit bend, holding onto the the pipe using a piece of 3/8" rod welded onto the pipe, and a similar hanger under the frame. I would have taken them out to the back bumper to make it quieter on 400-500 mile days, but there wasn't any space for the tailpipes. Enjoy, Tom |
What kind of car/chassis are you considering it on? I think it's kind of neat FIA looking.
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Lippy,
If I reall correctly, you are building a 427 ERA. I put an under car exhaust, exiting before the rear wheel on my ERA FIA and really like the look, sound and no snake bites! I would do it again. The muffler that fits & ERA recommended is the Dynomax #17762. It just fits between the frame outriggers, and the main frame rail & bodywork. Not sure if the frame setup is the same on the 427 ERA car. Best to check with Bob to see how much room there is. Also, if you are considering this option, be sure to let Peter know before they cut holes in the fenders for side pipes. You will lose some horsepower compared to traditional 427 side pipes, which may or may not be a big deal for you. Also, if you go with the Jag rear suspension from ERA, you have the option of exhaust to the bumper should you want to try that. Start with the under car setup, if you find you don't like it, you can always cut the fenders and go with side pipes. |
I like that system. But there has to be some way to have the under car system with some kind of cutout go to the sidepipes for the rock n roll sound. I love the sound of the sidepipes but most of the time I would like it not so loud it sets of bank alarms.
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I don't think I agree with an undercar exhaust making less horsepower. It just depends on what size mufflers you go with.
However, most sidepipes are extremely restrictive and the collectors on sidepipe headers are sometimes at extreme 90° angles. There have been members here that dyno'd with and without sidepipes and there has been 100hp difference. The horsepower difference is one of the reasons why I would go with undercar exhaust... |
Just be sure to get your seat mounts and belt mounts where you want them. The nuts will be above the muffler. Put some radiant heat barrier on the underside of the body too. Keep the legs and butt cool.
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Lippy, I went with under car exhaust for all the reasons you mentioned and would do it again on my next one. ERA cars do not have nearly as much room for mufflers as the EM car pictured. Therefore, your muffler choices are limited.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...n/DSC00506.jpg |
Wolf-unless you have already, consider insulating the brake box against pipe heat.
Jus sayin'... |
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How does the undercar exhaust compare in price to the sidepipes? |
I've seen a couple original 427's that have the exhaust exit in front of the rear tire. I like the look.
Larry |
My Contemporary has. 502 Chev w/ 3" collectors into 3" Flowmasters up and over w/ 3" SS tips out the rear. Looks great, sounds great and no burns!! Had to install heat shields and lined cockpit w/ asbestos aluminum foil fabric before interior was installed.
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Here's what they look like on the Healey: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...k/IMG_0209.jpg I have 2 1/4" pipes on a 345 crank horsepower motor. You can also see the self adhesive DEI Reflect A Kool aluminum covered insulation that I installed above the mufflers: Reflect-A-Cool 010460 | Purchase DEI, CryO2, Ny-Trex, Boom Mat & SPA Turbo Products | Design Engineering, Inc. - Thermal Performance Products And this is what the mufflers sound like: (The system is a dual system with the right side pipe crossed over behind the axle to give the look of the stock twin pipes) |
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has anyone done a dual system???? I remember something about Storming Normin at the Run and gun with some kind of dual system. I can't be the only one who would like a quiet muscle car and the world beating punch you in the face pin you to the seat while you plug your ears kinda car???
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Brent, I agree ... it does come down to what muffler one uses. In the case of 289 ERA, as Wolf mentions there is not a lot of room to tuck a muffler up underneath the car, at least on the FIA, can't speak to the 427 ERA. The dynomax #17762 that fits is not that large ... 2" diameter pipe IN and OUT, but it flows pretty well and sounds great. I would think the true FIA side pipes would flow better, but without a side by side comparison hard to say for sure. The custom SpinTech mufflers that HealeyRick is running look like they would fit under just about any car. I like the looks of the under car setup and makes getting in and out that much easier. http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSC_0069.jpg http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSC_0077.jpg http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...DSC_0910-1.jpg |
How quiet is it with the dynomax muffler?
Also some v8's have a balance cross over pipe, is that necessary? With the underbody pipe, I have seen a stainless steel side plate along the body, wich looks nice and stops stone chips on the rear guard. JD |
Wolf K and TKB289
Did either of you have any problem with the passenger side ERA collector placing the muffler a little too far to the outside to where it interfered with the body rocker area? I had to take mine down to an exhaust shop and have a 2 degree bend put in it to center the muffler in the proper area for clearance. I hate having that slight kink in it but it will only be visible from underneath. It looked to me like the shop they have fabbing up the exhaust headers and collectors isn't allowing for the 1 inch offset of the motor to the passenger side. Or maybe it was something just unique to mine.
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