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onebad'65 · 08-16-2007, 11:03 PM

I've seen someone do this and they had some pictures telling about the supplies needed and tools needed. I know that you've got to cut holes through the cross member but not sure on the size and not sure how to add strength at the cross member. I'm going with 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe, I'm running long headers, along with 50 series Flowmasters.

**special-K** · 08-16-2007, 11:58 PM

I`m not sure what you mean,exactly.I first saw your title and thought,"Is there another way?"I thought you meant between the frame rails like the factory even does it.But,you asked about the crossmember and I think you just mean that.I`d get some 3 or 4 inch tube/pipe and cut the holes for those to fit in.Then,weld them in place.

Frizzle Fry · 08-17-2007, 01:29 PM

Look at the pics at the bottom of this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=253971

This is what I'm gonna do. I plan to use a 5" holesaw and 5" od 1/4" wall tubing. The trick to using the holesaw is that you need to weld in a piece of scrap across the V-shaped factory gap for the guide-bit. Otherwise there's nothing to keep the saw in place while cutting.

glock35ipsc · 08-20-2007, 12:51 AM

Here is how I did it on my SWB, I'm sure it could be done in a similar fashion on the burb:

08-16-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
onebad'65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lawrenceville Posts: 31	How to run dual exhaust inside frame? I've seen someone do this and they had some pictures telling about the supplies needed and tools needed. I know that you've got to cut holes through the cross member but not sure on the size and not sure how to add strength at the cross member. I'm going with 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe, I'm running long headers, along with 50 series Flowmasters.

08-16-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to run dual exhaust inside frame? I`m not sure what you mean,exactly.I first saw your title and thought,"Is there another way?"I thought you meant between the frame rails like the factory even does it.But,you asked about the crossmember and I think you just mean that.I`d get some 3 or 4 inch tube/pipe and cut the holes for those to fit in.Then,weld them in place. __________________ "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 ~

08-17-2007, 01:29 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: How to run dual exhaust inside frame? Look at the pics at the bottom of this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=253971 This is what I'm gonna do. I plan to use a 5" holesaw and 5" od 1/4" wall tubing. The trick to using the holesaw is that you need to weld in a piece of scrap across the V-shaped factory gap for the guide-bit. Otherwise there's nothing to keep the saw in place while cutting. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-17-2007 at 01:29 PM.

08-20-2007, 12:51 AM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: How to run dual exhaust inside frame? Here is how I did it on my SWB, I'm sure it could be done in a similar fashion on the burb: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-20-2007 at 12:53 AM.



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