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**Nima** · 11-17-2004, 12:31 AM

Hey guys agin;
I see lots of things under this truck which are new/strange to me. Well, maybe the reason is this is my first truck!. Anyways, while I was investigating under the truck I came cross right side exhaust tube which is rubbing agaist the frame, obviously that shouldn't be like that. Now I have two questions: 1- If I don't fix it right away, is this contact gona harm anything? 2- The area looks very tight, specially starter is very close to exhaust. I was debating when I change my exhaust, swithch my ram horn to headers but now, I am concern about space. Is this area suppose to be so tight?

sub4rvr · 11-17-2004, 12:42 AM

Should be able to go " in " a little bit with exhaust and get it off the frame.
On my truck, the exhaust pipe is cut in by the brake line, but it's still very close. Maybe I can get a picture this weekend.

cableguy0 · 11-17-2004, 12:43 AM

that isnt right looks like someone hacked the pipe in there. eventually from the engine moving it will wear a hole in the pipe causing a big leak. all small block chevies have exhaust close to the starter its just how it is

**Stocker** · 11-17-2004, 12:43 AM

1 - There should be NO pipe-to-frame contact. It could cause a couple of problems - it will likely rattle, which will begin to drive you insane, and in time it can wear through the pipe. Not a good place to develop an exhaust leak.

2 - No, it should not be so tight. I suspect a PO did a bit of backyard design & manufacturing on that section of exhaust. You should be able to put ramhorns on & have proper pipes installed with room to spare.

jhow66 · 11-17-2004, 12:54 AM

Looks like you have the wrong manifold.

**Nima** · 11-17-2004, 02:09 AM

If manifold is not right (as far as I know PO changed the engine to later model 350 and some other stuff maybe from different years), and if I am gona update/change the exhaust, why not scrape some more money and get a pair of headers for it too? What are the opinion on long tube versus shorties considering space limitation? I guess I am really freaked out with tightness since I have not seen under any other truck. By the way, this is the picture of manifold.
Thanks.

67cst · 11-17-2004, 02:27 AM

sorry i cant help you really but is that valve cover upsidedown?

68w/sbc406 · 11-17-2004, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cst

sorry i cant help you really but is that valve cover upsidedown?

he must have wanted the breather in front. i have long headers, fit fine, more torque, but my exhaust has to hang under the frame

Tx Firefighter · 11-17-2004, 08:29 AM

You exhaust was put on by someone who needs a career change.

Any decent muffler guy can get the pipes in there with clearance everywhere.

Personally, after using headers on lots of vehicles for a long time, I'm a manifold guy again myself. Overall, they are less headaches than headers. I never really notice any power differences either way.

spencra · 11-17-2004, 08:57 AM

Definately shouldn't be leaning but no matter which way you cut it there is always going to be very little space to work with down there. Believe me, I just had to replace my starter. Spent most of my time trying to yank the old one out and squeeze the new one in. Lots of swearing let me tell you.

11-17-2004, 12:31 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Does this look right? Hey guys agin; I see lots of things under this truck which are new/strange to me. Well, maybe the reason is this is my first truck!. Anyways, while I was investigating under the truck I came cross right side exhaust tube which is rubbing agaist the frame, obviously that shouldn't be like that. Now I have two questions: 1- If I don't fix it right away, is this contact gona harm anything? 2- The area looks very tight, specially starter is very close to exhaust. I was debating when I change my exhaust, swithch my ram horn to headers but now, I am concern about space. Is this area suppose to be so tight? Attached Images

11-17-2004, 12:42 AM	#2
sub4rvr Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca. Posts: 574	Should be able to go " in " a little bit with exhaust and get it off the frame. On my truck, the exhaust pipe is cut in by the brake line, but it's still very close. Maybe I can get a picture this weekend. __________________ 72 C10 Suburban 90 S10 57 F100 (2) 67 Mustang (2) 69 Torino GT 00 Mustang GT Conv.

11-17-2004, 12:43 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	that isnt right looks like someone hacked the pipe in there. eventually from the engine moving it will wear a hole in the pipe causing a big leak. all small block chevies have exhaust close to the starter its just how it is __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-17-2004, 12:43 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,576	1 - There should be NO pipe-to-frame contact. It could cause a couple of problems - it will likely rattle, which will begin to drive you insane, and in time it can wear through the pipe. Not a good place to develop an exhaust leak. 2 - No, it should not be so tight. I suspect a PO did a bit of backyard design & manufacturing on that section of exhaust. You should be able to put ramhorns on & have proper pipes installed with room to spare. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-17-2004, 12:54 AM	#5
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Looks like you have the wrong manifold. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-17-2004, 02:09 AM	#6
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	If manifold is not right (as far as I know PO changed the engine to later model 350 and some other stuff maybe from different years), and if I am gona update/change the exhaust, why not scrape some more money and get a pair of headers for it too? What are the opinion on long tube versus shorties considering space limitation? I guess I am really freaked out with tightness since I have not seen under any other truck. By the way, this is the picture of manifold. Thanks. Attached Images

11-17-2004, 02:27 AM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	sorry i cant help you really but is that valve cover upsidedown? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

11-17-2004, 08:29 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You exhaust was put on by someone who needs a career change. Any decent muffler guy can get the pipes in there with clearance everywhere. Personally, after using headers on lots of vehicles for a long time, I'm a manifold guy again myself. Overall, they are less headaches than headers. I never really notice any power differences either way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-17-2004, 08:57 AM	#10
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Definately shouldn't be leaning but no matter which way you cut it there is always going to be very little space to work with down there. Believe me, I just had to replace my starter. Spent most of my time trying to yank the old one out and squeeze the new one in. Lots of swearing let me tell you. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)



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