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Question: funky exhaust system opinions wanted
Previous owner had a new exhaust system installed, am thinking about a few things, need technical questions answered (?), and what might be a better option(s).
The heat riser valve (that what it's called?) is so rusty, it does not move easily, have in permanent open position. It starts fine, since I replaced the distributer and Holly carb. (1) Do I really need it? (2) Wouldn't it breathe better to have the 3" pipe go all the way from the header? ![]() Again, they kept the original size pipe, that looks restrictive, obviously to squeeze past the starter. I read in other threads that headers running too close tend to fry the starter. (3) Can't insulating tape, or a tacked on metal shield work? ![]() Some of you may be shocked about this, they torch cut through the cross member. (4) Should I be worried about this weakening the frame? Another thing that bugs me, is how the parking brake cables slide over the pipe, which could wear a hole eventually, and the pipe is rubbing on cut hole. (5) Is this a good way to have more ground clearance? ![]() I'm not interesting is restoring to original, but I do want to improve whenever possible. Would like at least to have 3" pipe to the header. Also have a weird desire to have the pipe terminate before the rear wheel, maybe on the driver side, just so I can enjoy the sound (a little different than the whiney whoosh of my MINI). LOL
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