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02-11-2009, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
I've got a '72 C20 with a 402, but I'm considering getting one of the LMC standard exhaust kits, which has 2 1/4" pipes (mandrel bent). I assume this would flow about the same as 2.5" crimp-bent system. Since I don't spin more than 5000 RPM, this should work great.
Here's the thing. LMC advertises the kit as for smallblocks only. I can't understand the difference, especially since I'll be running headers. Since I have headers, can't I use this kit? Anybody know? I figure the bolt-up to the stock manifolds is the issue causing it to be a smallblock kit. Sound right?
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02-11-2009, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
FYI: I ordered the 6 cylinder kit from them since it looked simple enough. Parts were of real good quality, fitment was not.
The parts were not the same as advertised but I was able to make them work with a lot of effort. |
02-11-2009, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
If you are using headers there should not be an issue with it working. The factory exhaust was 2.5 on bb with a 2 inch tailpipe. The 2.25 should work with no problems. If using with manifold there is considerable difference in manifold exits and some fab work would have to be done to make work.
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02-11-2009, 06:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
Just remember that a 2.5" pipe is ~20% larger than a 2.25" pipe.
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02-11-2009, 07:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
take my advise, go to a quality custom exhaust shop. spend the extra dough and have something that fits..... and it will keep you off the crawler for hours.
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02-12-2009, 10:40 AM | #6 | |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
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Yes, but doesn't the mandrel bending make up for it? Those crimps squeeze down at least 1/2" or more.
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02-12-2009, 10:43 AM | #7 | |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
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Would this technique make it easier since I'm not tied down to the location of the front hook-up position? I figure all I have to do is make the back of it fit and the shop will make the front fit.
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02-12-2009, 01:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
i had a muffler shop fab me up a custom system, 2 1/2 pipes with flowmasters for my small block . and it runs and sounds great
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02-12-2009, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
I have never installed one of thier kits, but the "ready made" exhaust kits in a box are notorious for needing tweaks. I would just have a muffler shop fab you a 2.5" aluminized manifold back system. that way, you can have your choice of mufflers, exits, etc.
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02-12-2009, 02:42 PM | #10 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
I guess it's the $220 price that's getting me. I couldn;t get a custom system for that much, especially if I went with mandrel bends.
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02-12-2009, 04:15 PM | #11 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
had my 2.5 custom bent, turboflow, duals, with all new mounts for $250. drive in, drive out. no headaches.
check around D town, I bet you can find good deals out there!!
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02-12-2009, 04:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
Same here. Mine was about $250 with Flowmasters, but it ends before the axle. I've done a couple of 'bolt-on' systems in my day. A Borla on my Ranger, and a Flow on my T-bird. Never again.
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02-12-2009, 04:57 PM | #13 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
some areas will RAPE you on exhaust work.
I have the kit you are asking about, and while most ppl say it fits pretty OK, I was unable to make it all work. HOWEVER... I was asking for trouble. I installed it on a leaf spring truck, with a caddy big block, and 133 inch wheel base. So don't go by my words... a lotta ppl on here have used it with much better results. |
02-12-2009, 05:01 PM | #14 |
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Re: LMC exhaust kits - will it work?
Not that matters, but i used to work PT doing this stuff and this
chart (Taken out of the Flowmaster Dealer Catalog) might help.
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