New exhaust w/6" drop pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 02-01-2006, 07:25 PM

I have seen requests for pictures and info for this several times so I thought I would put up a couple pictures. The exhaust is 2.25" aluminumized tubing. I used the ECE trailing arm crossmember (thought I took a pic of the pipe running through it but apparently not). The pipe goes over the trans crossmember and through the trailing arm crossmember. I also had a balance tube installed. I asked about a X pipe but he just didn't think he could make it happen and remain above the height of the framerails. Here are a couple shots from the side just to show that nothing is below the framerails.

Here's the balance tube.

I had him stay outside of the rails after the axle in case I ever want to go back and add a rear fuel tank.

The driver's side was tight! We had to take the bolt out of the track bar and turn it around (face the head towards the front of the truck) in order to make room for the pipe.

The passenger side wasn't near as bad.

And of course the tips!

bkwagonss · 02-01-2006, 07:49 PM

Wow, I like that. I didn't think you could have a 6" drop without cutting the frame out for the axle, let alone squezzing in the exhaust through there. Cool!

*1969owner* · 02-01-2006, 08:12 PM

sweet, i like that

*FormerMember* · 02-01-2006, 08:14 PM

Any contact with the suspension cycling? Looks like there might be.

Looks good, I hope I can get similiar work done!

see ten · 02-01-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Any contact with the suspension cycling? Looks like there might be.

Looks good, I hope I can get similiar work done!

No everything is kosher under there. The axle will hit the frame before it gets to the exhaust. The pipe was "massaged" somewhat next to the track bar for clearance.

68jimmy · 02-01-2006, 08:25 PM

Looks Great! Are you using headers and if so what brand and p/n?

see ten · 02-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68jimmy

Looks Great! Are you using headers and if so what brand and p/n?

It still has the stock manifolds.

john@thepier · 02-01-2006, 08:47 PM

see ten- what headers are you using? or stock exhaust manifolds. Would you strongly recomend an ece trailing-arm cross member for a 4/6 drop THANKS. JOHN

see ten · 02-01-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john@thepier

see ten- what headers are you using? or stock exhaust manifolds. Would you strongly recomend an ece trailing-arm cross member for a 4/6 drop THANKS. JOHN

Stock manifolds my friend. ECE recomends the Xmember with anything more than 5" drop. I have seen many people on this board running big drops without it. If you run the ECE Xmember you will have to run a one piece driveshaft.

70rs/ss · 02-01-2006, 09:20 PM

Some guys go outside the frame just before the rear hump in the frame and then run the pipe up and over the axle in the wheel tub. It gives great clearance and less severe bends in the pipe, yours looks nice, not baggin' on you just adding another option at there.

1969burb · 02-01-2006, 09:20 PM

thanks for taking the time to get pictures, I do appreciate it! good tip on the one piece driveshaft, I didn't realize that. Since I just had my two piece balanced with all new u joints and the carrier bearing replaced I guess i'll be staying with the stock trailing arm crossmember for a while. oh well, thanks again. Steve

NitroMike · 02-01-2006, 09:27 PM

Great install. Very clean. I'm more and more impressed with ECE part all the time.

Rollie396 · 02-01-2006, 10:26 PM

Looks great see ten!
I notice you didn't c-notch the frame and I don't see any bumpstops.
Just wondering if you've had any probs with bottoming out?

see ten · 02-01-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie396

Looks great see ten!
I notice you didn't c-notch the frame and I don't see any bumpstops.
Just wondering if you've had any probs with bottoming out?

Thanks for the compliment. No there is not a notch and yes I removed the bumpstops. ECE claimed I would have 3" between the frame and the axle tube with this drop. It seems to me that I am closer to 2.5" of clearance. I don't know if my spray-in bedliner adds enough weight for the .5" of difference or not. I have not had any problems with it bottoming out while driving. A friend and I stood on the tailgate and bounced on it to try to see if it would hit. Well after about the third bounce it did. I think if I had enough weight in the back while driving it would hit under the right(wrong) conditions. I may end up installing a C-notch later so I can run a bumpstop or a compression bumpstop. I don't know if I would be better off installing a rear airbag setup to be able to haul loads or take my chances with a notch.

Brad · 02-01-2006, 11:54 PM

That's awesome and thanks for posting pics. I nominate this for the FAQ section!

boundstaffpress · 02-02-2006, 12:13 AM

Fantastic. That is some smooth work. I'd bag it myself.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-02-2006, 11:12 AM

Clean install.

**gregfull** · 02-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Looks great see ten! Crawl up under there and get me a pic of that crossmember. I'd like to see that part of it, I'm debating on putting that crossmember on my burb. Thanks for the pics.

JIMS1972STEPSIDE · 02-02-2006, 12:47 PM

Hi, I have a 72 C-10 that I am dropping 5 inches and would like a pic of your truck to see what it looks like, thanks. Jim

1969 C/K CST · 02-02-2006, 12:58 PM

I like it. Looks like it took some time to figure out.

see ten · 02-02-2006, 05:09 PM

Here are a couple pictures of the truck for those who asked. I will try to get my buddy to bring his camera by tonight so I can get a picture of the ECE crossmember. The man who ran the tubing for me has about 30+ years of experience. He has actually stopped doing this kind of work due to health reasons. I called him to see if he could refer me to someone and he told me he had access to a shop to do jobs for his "old customers". If you didn't notice there is just one piece of tubing from the mufflers to the tips(nothing pieced together). He came off the manifolds with 2" pipe and when he got it parallel to the frame he went up to 2.25". He took his time on this job and was happy with how it turned out. It cost me all of $220 which I feel was a bargain. (These photos were made before I had the exhaust ran which is why you don't see the tips.)

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-02-2006, 06:35 PM

Looks good ASA

see ten · 02-02-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregfull

Looks great see ten! Crawl up under there and get me a pic of that crossmember. I'd like to see that part of it, I'm debating on putting that crossmember on my burb. Thanks for the pics.

Dude! I went out there and laid down on the carport and stuck my arm under the truck for these pictures. I know they are kinda poor quality but I didn't want to drag out the jack in the rain.

RODSBYT · 02-02-2006, 11:11 PM

Nice Ride!
I made a 2 1/2" system out the rear with ECE 6" drop.
I had to go under the trans crossmember, I kept it tight it only shows about
half the pipe under the frame from the side.
I made the Whole system using flowmaster universal tail pipe kits, and H pipe.
Flowmaster 50 series deltaflow stainless. check it out.
This is the first time posting pictures.....

Rollie396 · 02-02-2006, 11:25 PM

Wow how thick is the plate on that Xmember?It looks real beefy (5/16-3/8) in those pics!

02-01-2006, 07:25 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	New exhaust w/6" drop pics I have seen requests for pictures and info for this several times so I thought I would put up a couple pictures. The exhaust is 2.25" aluminumized tubing. I used the ECE trailing arm crossmember (thought I took a pic of the pipe running through it but apparently not). The pipe goes over the trans crossmember and through the trailing arm crossmember. I also had a balance tube installed. I asked about a X pipe but he just didn't think he could make it happen and remain above the height of the framerails. Here are a couple shots from the side just to show that nothing is below the framerails. Here's the balance tube. I had him stay outside of the rails after the axle in case I ever want to go back and add a rear fuel tank. The driver's side was tight! We had to take the bolt out of the track bar and turn it around (face the head towards the front of the truck) in order to make room for the pipe. The passenger side wasn't near as bad. And of course the tips!

02-01-2006, 07:49 PM	#2
bkwagonss Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 70	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Wow, I like that. I didn't think you could have a 6" drop without cutting the frame out for the axle, let alone squezzing in the exhaust through there. Cool! __________________ 1971 Short Stepside,(sold) 2011 Caprice PPV 1950 Chevy Fleetline Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302759

02-01-2006, 08:12 PM	#3
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics sweet, i like that

02-01-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Any contact with the suspension cycling? Looks like there might be. Looks good, I hope I can get similiar work done! Last edited by FormerMember; 02-01-2006 at 08:15 PM.

02-01-2006, 08:25 PM	#6
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Looks Great! Are you using headers and if so what brand and p/n? __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

02-01-2006, 08:47 PM	#8
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics see ten- what headers are you using? or stock exhaust manifolds. Would you strongly recomend an ece trailing-arm cross member for a 4/6 drop THANKS. JOHN

02-01-2006, 09:20 PM	#10
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Some guys go outside the frame just before the rear hump in the frame and then run the pipe up and over the axle in the wheel tub. It gives great clearance and less severe bends in the pipe, yours looks nice, not baggin' on you just adding another option at there.

02-01-2006, 09:20 PM	#11
1969burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: olympia wa Posts: 33	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics thanks for taking the time to get pictures, I do appreciate it! good tip on the one piece driveshaft, I didn't realize that. Since I just had my two piece balanced with all new u joints and the carrier bearing replaced I guess i'll be staying with the stock trailing arm crossmember for a while. oh well, thanks again. Steve

02-01-2006, 09:27 PM	#12
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Great install. Very clean. I'm more and more impressed with ECE part all the time. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

02-01-2006, 10:26 PM	#13
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Looks great see ten! I notice you didn't c-notch the frame and I don't see any bumpstops. Just wondering if you've had any probs with bottoming out? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-01-2006, 11:54 PM	#15
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics That's awesome and thanks for posting pics. I nominate this for the FAQ section! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-02-2006, 12:13 AM	#16
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Fantastic. That is some smooth work. I'd bag it myself. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

02-02-2006, 11:12 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Clean install. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-02-2006, 11:35 AM	#18
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Looks great see ten! Crawl up under there and get me a pic of that crossmember. I'd like to see that part of it, I'm debating on putting that crossmember on my burb. Thanks for the pics. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

02-02-2006, 12:47 PM	#19
JIMS1972STEPSIDE Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SPARKS Posts: 62	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Hi, I have a 72 C-10 that I am dropping 5 inches and would like a pic of your truck to see what it looks like, thanks. Jim



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02-02-2006, 12:58 PM	#20
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics I like it. Looks like it took some time to figure out. __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

02-02-2006, 05:09 PM	#21
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Here are a couple pictures of the truck for those who asked. I will try to get my buddy to bring his camera by tonight so I can get a picture of the ECE crossmember. The man who ran the tubing for me has about 30+ years of experience. He has actually stopped doing this kind of work due to health reasons. I called him to see if he could refer me to someone and he told me he had access to a shop to do jobs for his "old customers". If you didn't notice there is just one piece of tubing from the mufflers to the tips(nothing pieced together). He came off the manifolds with 2" pipe and when he got it parallel to the frame he went up to 2.25". He took his time on this job and was happy with how it turned out. It cost me all of $220 which I feel was a bargain. (These photos were made before I had the exhaust ran which is why you don't see the tips.)

02-02-2006, 06:35 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Looks good ASA __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-02-2006, 11:11 PM	#24
RODSBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GRAFTON , OHIO Posts: 58	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Nice Ride! I made a 2 1/2" system out the rear with ECE 6" drop. I had to go under the trans crossmember, I kept it tight it only shows about half the pipe under the frame from the side. I made the Whole system using flowmaster universal tail pipe kits, and H pipe. Flowmaster 50 series deltaflow stainless. check it out. This is the first time posting pictures..... Attached Images

02-02-2006, 11:25 PM	#25
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: New exhaust w/6" drop pics Wow how thick is the plate on that Xmember?It looks real beefy (5/16-3/8) in those pics! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

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