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Considering Undercar Exhaust on my CR
I did a search and got zero hits in the Classic Cobra area. Is it not possible for some reason to install an undercar exhaust on the CR??
After reading quite a bit about the undercar exhausts, and me being an old guy anyway, I kinda like the idea of saving what hearing I have left and, have to admit, I kinda like the styling a little better without the side exhaust. Any info would be appreciated. MC |
I can't see why a competent exhaust shop couldn't do it. there should be adequate space under there.
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Do it, if you've got any under car shots of your frame I'd be happy to advise. I also have quite a few undercar exhaust shots of cars and parts if you want any. I love the street car look and I've heard a lot of guys complain about the side exit exhaust right by their ears.
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My wife complains when it burns her calf.... If it wasn't for the fact that I like I sound and look I would probably do it myself.
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My 2-cents;
Obvious problem is ground clearance, especially with a 'dropped' floor pan, but I think that could be overcome. Second and in my opinion the biggest problem is the headers... I think you could still use the CR's headers but they would have to be very carefully modified. Even with that, the "suggested" 4 inch ground clearance would be cut to probably around 2 inches. ??? I'd like to try it once.......but no guarantees. Bending and fabricating the exhaust is the easy part! Making it legal with the exhaust pipes going over the rear axle would be a great challange for the best 'bender'! BUT, if you could find a set of stock exhaust manifolds that would work in the extreme confines of the frame to motor area I think it could be done quite easily. I once gave consideration to using Explorer manifolds- they hug the block and transistion quickly to the exhaust pipes, but the owner of said car changed his mind and went with sidepipes. No change needed! DV |
Well, no one seems to be saying it can't be done, so I'm going to plan for it. I have an older kit (slats) which I don't believe has the lowered floor, and I'm also going to be using a 347 instead of the usual 351, so I think I'll gain a little room around the headers (not as wide).
Thanks again for the feedback. MC |
Hi Motorcitycobra!
Go for the rear exhaust. I am glad I did. I can still hear somewhat and my wife can't burn herself LOL 'cause if she did she would hate the car. We love cruising together. |
Thanks, JB
Actually, I ran across a pic of your car a while back that got me thinking in this direction... a nice, clean design. MC |
Thank you much Motorcitycobra!
A lot of people have told me they like the simpleness of the lines. The way I drive I need it a stealthy as possible too! LOL |
Headers
There are a number of companies out there making block hugger headers for Ford smallblock engines. Speedway motors catalog shows all the dimensions for theirs but I would not recommend getting coated headers from them cause the coating peels off, at least that was my experience.
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I love my under car exhaust it keeps my legs from getting burned and keeps the noise out back so i can hear a passanger if the are screaming like a little girl when i get on it hard.........i used the short glass pack mufflers from Summit part#sum-630805 with a 2.5 in@out 18" long and my local muffler shop did a great job of keeping everything up off the pavement.Will be happy to send pictures if needed..........
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Ok... thanks for the input. I'll plan on trying the hugger headers first... but I'm not sure I'll have clearance for the coated ones (extra couple of thou). (Just kidding)
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rustyBob,
Pics would be great. Thanks. MC |
A.O.K. i will P.M. to you in a day or so............
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