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Bishops Trucks · 06-23-2008, 01:56 AM

Strait out the back

Woody · 06-23-2008, 07:34 AM

I perfer 45 degree exiting out the side behind the rear tires.

With straight out the back, if you have a cover or shell camper on the bed it can/will bring exhaust into it due to the vacuume created behind the truck.

scottrod71 · 06-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Mine exit out before the rear wheels and it looks fine but I'm going to pay the price to have it exit out the back. My reasons are #1) I think the sound is better out the back and, #2) I hate smelling the exhaust sitting at stop lights or idling. Granted, if I could ever get the carb tuned right it wouldn't smell so rich but I just like it out the back regardless. I do dread finding a shop to trust with this as it will be a challenge. There isn't much room back there....

prg machine · 07-26-2008, 04:39 PM

Well I got it done.................18 inch Magnaflows.............2 1/2 inch tube in and out...exit in front of wheels......................sounds good runs good! I don't even hear them cruising..............but when i get on it..........it's got the sound!!!

ChevLoRay · 07-26-2008, 04:47 PM

Mine currently run at a 45-degree angle in front of the rear tires. That meant that the 40-series Flowmasters had to be beneath the cab floor. My wife hated the droning noise that is the result of that placement.

So, my plan now is for a pair of Cherry Bombs, under the front part of the bed, with tailpipes extending to the rear of the truck, exiting beneath the bumper. Now the question is whether to go with an old school look or to tuck them up behind he bumper corners. There was a truck that was done several years ago for the Texas Motor Speedway that had the tailpipes exiting behind the ends of the bumper....with just a little bit of the pipe showing.

Then, there's the possibility of using T/A exhaust tips.....behind the rear tires, but centered between the wheel opening and the bumper.

**special-K** · 07-26-2008, 05:57 PM

I like exhaust pipes all over the place.I mean,it depends on the vehicle,the look I`m going for,and/or performance.
I think on a longbed 4wd pickup that had nice wheels and paint I`d go with the stockish duals running out @ a 90 close behind the rear tires.That`s on a clean 4wd.Straight out under the bumper is nice,too,for a little hot rod touch.Mostly with a sport bumper.I think keeping them behind the wheels looks best with a step bumper.If the truck had a more off road look,like heavy bumpers,I`d run it out in front of the rear tires for a no b/s minimal damage exhaust.

GMC Jim · 07-26-2008, 06:28 PM

45 degree angle, dumping behind the rear wheels.... quieter and not as smelly as dumping in front of rear wheels.........

Ace in the hole · 07-26-2008, 07:03 PM

another vote for 45 degree's behind the rear tires.

eseaton · 07-27-2008, 01:49 AM

Ive got glass pack out the back right know but im switching to flows and turned down out of the mufflers, it looks clean and sounds good to.

Frizzle Fry · 07-27-2008, 06:28 AM

Tucked all the way to the back to be heard, not seen:

Ol'Rover · 07-27-2008, 07:40 AM

out the side befor rear wheels.

ChevLoRay · 07-27-2008, 07:51 AM

FrizzleFry...that's a clean setup.

big_al_71 · 07-27-2008, 09:59 AM

I like to have mine behind the wheels on an angle leveled with the bottom of the bed when you look at the truck from the side you wont see it...

70c10 · 07-27-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

FrizzleFry...that's a clean setup.

^^^What he said!

d10s69c10 · 07-27-2008, 03:21 PM

Well IMO your Exhaust is your Vehicles Fart tube and i like to hide them as much as i can so i have always been pretty big on dumping it Right behind the cab where no one sees it.and run 45*s out of the mufflers. Gives the truck alot more of a rumble bouncing from the truck to the cab. but in front of the tire looks decent also.

jeffspower · 07-27-2008, 03:32 PM

Funny nobody wants stacks?

Seems to be the in thing with the young crowd now, diesel or not.

Nothing like a F150 with 8" stacks off a bull wagon

06-23-2008, 01:56 AM	#26
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06-23-2008, 07:34 AM	#27
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: exhaust exit preference??? I perfer 45 degree exiting out the side behind the rear tires. With straight out the back, if you have a cover or shell camper on the bed it can/will bring exhaust into it due to the vacuume created behind the truck.

06-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#28
scottrod71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 117	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Mine exit out before the rear wheels and it looks fine but I'm going to pay the price to have it exit out the back. My reasons are #1) I think the sound is better out the back and, #2) I hate smelling the exhaust sitting at stop lights or idling. Granted, if I could ever get the carb tuned right it wouldn't smell so rich but I just like it out the back regardless. I do dread finding a shop to trust with this as it will be a challenge. There isn't much room back there....

07-26-2008, 04:39 PM	#29
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Well I got it done.................18 inch Magnaflows.............2 1/2 inch tube in and out...exit in front of wheels......................sounds good runs good! I don't even hear them cruising..............but when i get on it..........it's got the sound!!! __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

07-26-2008, 04:47 PM	#30
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Mine currently run at a 45-degree angle in front of the rear tires. That meant that the 40-series Flowmasters had to be beneath the cab floor. My wife hated the droning noise that is the result of that placement. So, my plan now is for a pair of Cherry Bombs, under the front part of the bed, with tailpipes extending to the rear of the truck, exiting beneath the bumper. Now the question is whether to go with an old school look or to tuck them up behind he bumper corners. There was a truck that was done several years ago for the Texas Motor Speedway that had the tailpipes exiting behind the ends of the bumper....with just a little bit of the pipe showing. Then, there's the possibility of using T/A exhaust tips.....behind the rear tires, but centered between the wheel opening and the bumper. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-26-2008, 05:57 PM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: exhaust exit preference??? I like exhaust pipes all over the place.I mean,it depends on the vehicle,the look I`m going for,and/or performance. I think on a longbed 4wd pickup that had nice wheels and paint I`d go with the stockish duals running out @ a 90 close behind the rear tires.That`s on a clean 4wd.Straight out under the bumper is nice,too,for a little hot rod touch.Mostly with a sport bumper.I think keeping them behind the wheels looks best with a step bumper.If the truck had a more off road look,like heavy bumpers,I`d run it out in front of the rear tires for a no b/s minimal damage exhaust. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-26-2008 at 05:59 PM.

07-26-2008, 06:28 PM	#32
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: exhaust exit preference??? 45 degree angle, dumping behind the rear wheels.... quieter and not as smelly as dumping in front of rear wheels......... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

07-26-2008, 07:03 PM	#33
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: exhaust exit preference??? another vote for 45 degree's behind the rear tires. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

07-27-2008, 01:49 AM	#34
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Ive got glass pack out the back right know but im switching to flows and turned down out of the mufflers, it looks clean and sounds good to.

07-27-2008, 06:28 AM	#35
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Tucked all the way to the back to be heard, not seen:

07-27-2008, 07:40 AM	#36
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: exhaust exit preference??? out the side befor rear wheels. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

07-27-2008, 07:51 AM	#37
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: exhaust exit preference??? FrizzleFry...that's a clean setup. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-27-2008, 09:59 AM	#38
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: exhaust exit preference??? I like to have mine behind the wheels on an angle leveled with the bottom of the bed when you look at the truck from the side you wont see it... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-27-2008, 03:21 PM	#40
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Well IMO your Exhaust is your Vehicles Fart tube and i like to hide them as much as i can so i have always been pretty big on dumping it Right behind the cab where no one sees it.and run 45s out of the mufflers. Gives the truck alot more of a rumble bouncing from the truck to the cab. but in front of the tire looks decent also. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box*: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

07-27-2008, 03:32 PM	#41
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: exhaust exit preference??? Funny nobody wants stacks? Seems to be the in thing with the young crowd now, diesel or not. Nothing like a F150 with 8" stacks off a bull wagon __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car



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