Alloy Hi-Tech Build

[cobrakiwi]

Next up on this build we would like to get the exhaust fitted, this entails cutting big holes in the side of the car
I went ahead and installed Kevin's engine just to make sure everything was going to lineup and work.
Well we hopped that anyway as a lot of $$ was spent at the previous shop on the header and side pipes, well no surprise really that the exhaust was not going to work.
In the pictures you can see the primary pipes are just to far off to work with the slip joint, the welding is junk as well. (just unbelievable what some people pass off as work)
We are going to start from scratch and build new headers and install a set of nice flowing mufflers.

[cobrakiwi]

Measure twice, cut once!
Time to start the exhaust.

[Blue66]

Craig are you goin to make a jig for the headers ?? Sad when ya pay for something an it comes out like that. I got a set for my original 427 years ago from Gordon Gimbel / Cobra Performance . They fit like a glove.

[cobrakiwi]

Originally Posted by Blue66

Craig are you goin to make a jig for the headers ?? Sad when ya pay for something an it comes out like that. I got a set for my original 427 years ago from Gordon Gimbel / Cobra Performance . They fit like a glove.

Hi Dan
I do need to make a jig at some point, but it seems no two cars are identical.
It may sound old school but I like to set the pipes up individually this way everything seems to go together.

As I was telling Kevin, I can now install the entire exhaust system and tighten all the header, slip joint and side pipe bolts by hand.

[cobrakiwi]

The inside of the collector was a little rough so spent some time in there

New 3 inch I'd mufflers will allow the big FE breathe

Thanks for the positive comments, both Kevin and I appreciate them.

[1795]

Originally Posted by cobrakiwi

Hi Dan
I do need to make a jig at some point, but it seems no two cars are identical.
It may sound old school but I like to set the pipes up individually this way everything seems to go together.

As I was telling Kevin, I can now install the entire exhaust system and tighten all the header, slip joint and side pipe bolts by hand.

Craig,

While a jig would make it quicker, making each one to fit will help in the long run when it comes time for final fit and finish. Nice work

[cobrakiwi]

Before I tackle the drivers side exhaust the steering needs to be installed.
One of my complete steering systems was fitted with the use of Kevins original style steering joints.
One of our 16 inch steering wheels looks right at home sticking out from the dash.

[cobrakiwi]

I have the exhaust finished on this one.
Nice to have this part of the build completed.
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