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Martin64 · 01-25-2005, 02:32 AM

Since I don't have my truck here to look at how much harder, if at all, would it be to run full length exhaust (over the rear end) and have it turn out behind the rear wheels as opposed to having it run straight out the back and under the rear bumper?

With it turned out in front of the wheels it's just too loud in the cab for me.

I have a '70 Chevy shortbed step side.

Thanks

69 Short Fleet · 01-25-2005, 02:52 AM

I am running an "X" exhaust sys into proflow mufflers then over the axle and straight out the back. You should have lots of room to put them where your thinking unless your truck is slammed or really low. I did consider the way your thinking, but I'm very happy how it looks staight out. My brand new digital camera is getting fixed sorry no pics.

Martin64 · 01-25-2005, 05:27 AM

It's still stock height, but I haven't decided if I'm going to lower it or not. If I do it won't be very much because I have a very bad motorcycle habit (or more like I'm a motorcyclist with a truck habit) so I can't/won't sacrifice too much in the way of suspension travel.

69 Short Fleet · 01-25-2005, 06:04 AM

LOL! I know what you mean, I've been building my bike for 20 years now and it still doesnt run..... very hard habit to break. I don't think I'm gonna lower my truck either (for the same reason), kinda like the way it sits as is.

96blazr · 01-25-2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 Short Fleet

I am running an "X" exhaust sys into proflow mufflers then over the axle and straight out the back.

I'm looking into getting my exhaust done shortly and I've never heard of "Proflow Mufflers". Could you please tell me who makes them and where I can get them and/or what's their web-site?
Thanks.

69 Short Fleet · 01-25-2005, 11:10 PM

96blazer; sorry my typo, they are called Flo-Pro mufflers. They are very simular to Magnaflows but are a not quite as loud (unless you get into the throttle). They are also non glasspacked which I like as well. Here is a link (this is the shop that did my exhaust, in BC Canada) http://www.precisionkelowna.com/exhaust-flopro.html

crazy longhorn · 01-25-2005, 11:28 PM

3/5 drop on the old longhorn.....2 1/2" duals from the Hookers to the butt....the ex pipes exit through the rear bumper. the 50'S Flows sound pretty good

crazyL

69 Short Fleet · 01-26-2005, 12:22 AM

Crazy, got any pics. Sounds cool!

96blazr · 01-26-2005, 07:46 AM

Cool. Thanks Shortfleet. I'll look into that. Cool web-site too.

01-25-2005, 02:32 AM	#1
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Full Length Exhaust Question Since I don't have my truck here to look at how much harder, if at all, would it be to run full length exhaust (over the rear end) and have it turn out behind the rear wheels as opposed to having it run straight out the back and under the rear bumper? With it turned out in front of the wheels it's just too loud in the cab for me. I have a '70 Chevy shortbed step side. Thanks __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

01-25-2005, 05:27 AM	#3
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	It's still stock height, but I haven't decided if I'm going to lower it or not. If I do it won't be very much because I have a very bad motorcycle habit (or more like I'm a motorcyclist with a truck habit) so I can't/won't sacrifice too much in the way of suspension travel. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

01-25-2005, 11:28 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	3/5 drop on the old longhorn.....2 1/2" duals from the Hookers to the butt....the ex pipes exit through the rear bumper. the 50'S Flows sound pretty good crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-26-2005, 07:46 AM	#9
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Cool. Thanks Shortfleet. I'll look into that. Cool web-site too. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

01-25-2005, 02:52 AM	#2
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I am running an "X" exhaust sys into proflow mufflers then over the axle and straight out the back. You should have lots of room to put them where your thinking unless your truck is slammed or really low. I did consider the way your thinking, but I'm very happy how it looks staight out. My brand new digital camera is getting fixed sorry no pics.

01-25-2005, 06:04 AM	#4
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	LOL! I know what you mean, I've been building my bike for 20 years now and it still doesnt run..... very hard habit to break. I don't think I'm gonna lower my truck either (for the same reason), kinda like the way it sits as is.

01-25-2005, 11:10 PM	#6
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	96blazer; sorry my typo, they are called Flo-Pro mufflers. They are very simular to Magnaflows but are a not quite as loud (unless you get into the throttle). They are also non glasspacked which I like as well. Here is a link (this is the shop that did my exhaust, in BC Canada) http://www.precisionkelowna.com/exhaust-flopro.html

01-26-2005, 12:22 AM	#8
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Crazy, got any pics. Sounds cool!



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