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Old 10-27-2007, 12:18 PM   #1
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Another exhaust question...

Is it okay to cut holes in a cross member? I need to route my exhaust higher off of the ground and the only way I can see to do it is to route it through the crossmember. Obviously, it would weaken the support but enough to be a problem? Maybe someone has a better idea? Thanks in advance. JAke
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Old 10-28-2007, 06:46 AM   #2
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

I got the same question. I am about to route my eshaust through the cross member and was curious about that. I know the aftermarket ones have exhaust passages.

Out of curiousity how are you going to route your exhaust? X/H pipe? Mufflers?
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Old 10-28-2007, 07:27 AM   #3
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

I have seen them cut, but there's an insert you need to stiffen the crossmember after cutting the hole. I believe it was a round insert, but I can't remember. Maybe someone else has seen the pic and has a link.
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Old 10-28-2007, 07:36 AM   #4
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

I have an H pipe now, I plan to do the same with flowmaster 40's and some exhaust cutouts right after the headers.
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Old 10-29-2007, 12:04 AM   #5
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

No help guys? I know you know the answer...
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Old 10-29-2007, 01:27 AM   #6
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

Yes you can cut it, just weld a ring in the hole to strengthen it back up. There are some pics on here, search exhaust maybe...
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:37 AM   #7
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Re: Antoher exhaust question...

Is this what you mean?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201474

I also saw this on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/63-72...spagenameZWDVW
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