It took a while, but the exhaust system is done. We wound up shortening the collectors about 1 inch, which now has the head pipes parallel with the frame rails and there is a 3/4" gap between the top of the muffler and the bottom of the car. There is also room between the head pipe and the brake pedal box.
The bottom of the muffler is just about even with the bottom of the frame rail … just like Bob said it would be ...
I fired it up and it sounds great … the real test will be when I drive it. I took the entire system apart and it's at the coaters ( Accessories Plus in Belmont, CA. ) being ceramic coated satin black. More photos when I get the parts back.
In the mean time, trying to wrap things up to get the car on the road ...
Exhaust system is done !
Fabricated a hanger that bolts onto the frame near the rear suspension. The rubber sheeting makes for some compliance in the system, used existing holes to mount the hangers … did not want to drill into the frame if possible.
The 'kick out' angle in now 70 degrees. A bit more than the ERA bend, but less than a 90 degree turn.
