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67cst · 03-08-2003, 11:16 PM

hey guys, got a quick question for ya...im planning on running duel exhaust but i still have the original xmember that the driveshaft goes though...you mustve run your pipes below that xmember right? do they hang down a lot? and also did you put your mufflers before that or after? btw im running a regular driveshaft though the hole in the xmember--->thanks in advance and any pics would be awesome

Ackattack · 03-08-2003, 11:19 PM

Mine exits before the rear wheels

I saw on Trucks they ran it through the crossmember

ChevLoRay · 03-08-2003, 11:27 PM

Mine run from the headers, between the frame and rockers, and exit in front of the rear tires....with no balance tube. I want a balance tube. Must have a balance tube.

67cst · 03-09-2003, 12:15 AM

???? do any of you guys have pics of your pipes? can i run them under that xmemeber?

'72 Shorty · 03-09-2003, 12:40 AM

Mine run under that x-member with the mufflers after. No clearance issues there at all. I drag the full length header collectors long before that part of the exhaust even gets close. I can get pics tomorrow if you want.

72shadetree · 03-09-2003, 12:44 AM

i run long headers with pipes under xmember and mufflers after it have had them exit behind wheel but changed to in front of wheel never had a problem but im not lowered

'72 Shorty · 03-09-2003, 12:45 AM

I found a pic that kinda shows the clearance I have. This is with a 2/4 drop.

67cst · 03-09-2003, 01:26 AM

thanks for the pic

Blackhawkdc · 03-09-2003, 09:58 AM

Please excuse me, but that's not a very good exhaust job. I've got a 2 1/2" spindle drop on the front and even with full 3" exhaust and good ol' Hedman headers hanging down there, I still ahve a good 5-6" of clearance.

mtdave2 · 03-09-2003, 11:55 AM

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mtdave2 · 03-09-2003, 11:59 AM

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Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 12:28 PM

Mine are 2 1/2 back from hedman elite hedders. We thought hard about this and decided to run them back under the cab outside the frame. Used Flow 40s with rear offset so pipe runs nearly straight back below bumper. Also does not create problem with custom rear fuel tank, filler and vent. It would have been even easier to just drop the exhaust in front of rear tire... but even with fully double insulated cab it was too lumpy for me. We also have to have emisson checks every two years in Wisconsin and I was told the next check required "tailpipes."

neonlarry · 03-09-2003, 12:48 PM

Maybe this will give you a little better view.
I took this while I was redoing the rear suspension.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-09-2003, 12:58 PM

This exhaust (our Performance EX") is installed in a 68 swb stepside that I had. Sorry but I don't have any clearence pictures but it wasn't an issue. The truck had a 3" X 5" drop and the exhaust exited out behind the rear wheels. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

mikep · 03-09-2003, 03:41 PM

That is a pretty bad exhaust job . The last exhaust job I had done on my truck came out like that. I brought it in on a weekend to get done and when I picked it up saturday afternoon I looked at it and was speechless. It was hanging down like that and was 4 inches below the trailing arm crossmember. The pipes were different lengths coming out the back and the tailpipes were hitting the bumper. I just looked at the guy and said " Do you consider this a quality job worth $300 ? " . Monday morning it was in there again being re-done ( free of charge ) by the manager of the exhaust shop and now its the best looking exhaust job I have ever seen on one of these.

03-08-2003, 11:16 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	Exhaust question for you guys with 2 piece driveshafts hey guys, got a quick question for ya...im planning on running duel exhaust but i still have the original xmember that the driveshaft goes though...you mustve run your pipes below that xmember right? do they hang down a lot? and also did you put your mufflers before that or after? btw im running a regular driveshaft though the hole in the xmember--->thanks in advance and any pics would be awesome __________________ 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

03-08-2003, 11:19 PM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Mine exits before the rear wheels I saw on Trucks they ran it through the crossmember __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-08-2003, 11:27 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Mine run from the headers, between the frame and rockers, and exit in front of the rear tires....with no balance tube. I want a balance tube. Must have a balance tube. __________________ 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.

03-09-2003, 12:15 AM	#4
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	???? do any of you guys have pics of your pipes? can i run them under that xmemeber? __________________ 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

03-09-2003, 12:40 AM	#5
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	Mine run under that x-member with the mufflers after. No clearance issues there at all. I drag the full length header collectors long before that part of the exhaust even gets close. I can get pics tomorrow if you want. __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

03-09-2003, 12:44 AM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i run long headers with pipes under xmember and mufflers after it have had them exit behind wheel but changed to in front of wheel never had a problem but im not lowered __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-09-2003, 12:45 AM	#7
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	I found a pic that kinda shows the clearance I have. This is with a 2/4 drop. Attached Images __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

03-09-2003, 01:26 AM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	thanks for the pic __________________ 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

03-09-2003, 09:58 AM	#9
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	Please excuse me, but that's not a very good exhaust job. I've got a 2 1/2" spindle drop on the front and even with full 3" exhaust and good ol' Hedman headers hanging down there, I still ahve a good 5-6" of clearance. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

03-09-2003, 11:55 AM	#10
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03-09-2003, 11:59 AM	#11
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03-09-2003, 12:28 PM	#12
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Mine are 2 1/2 back from hedman elite hedders. We thought hard about this and decided to run them back under the cab outside the frame. Used Flow 40s with rear offset so pipe runs nearly straight back below bumper. Also does not create problem with custom rear fuel tank, filler and vent. It would have been even easier to just drop the exhaust in front of rear tire... but even with fully double insulated cab it was too lumpy for me. We also have to have emisson checks every two years in Wisconsin and I was told the next check required "tailpipes." __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-09-2003, 12:48 PM	#13
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Maybe this will give you a little better view. I took this while I was redoing the rear suspension. Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-09-2003, 12:58 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	This exhaust (our Performance EX") is installed in a 68 swb stepside that I had. Sorry but I don't have any clearence pictures but it wasn't an issue. The truck had a 3" X 5" drop and the exhaust exited out behind the rear wheels. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 06:50 PM.

03-09-2003, 03:41 PM	#15
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	That is a pretty bad exhaust job . The last exhaust job I had done on my truck came out like that. I brought it in on a weekend to get done and when I picked it up saturday afternoon I looked at it and was speechless. It was hanging down like that and was 4 inches below the trailing arm crossmember. The pipes were different lengths coming out the back and the tailpipes were hitting the bumper. I just looked at the guy and said " Do you consider this a quality job worth $300 ? " . Monday morning it was in there again being re-done ( free of charge ) by the manager of the exhaust shop and now its the best looking exhaust job I have ever seen on one of these. __________________ No truck :-(



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