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1980chevy4x4 · 09-11-2005, 07:05 PM

Does anyone have true dual exhaust that exits in front of the rear tires ( like one on each side)? Im looking to do this but am kinda concerd about the heat casue my gass tanks are right there. Any help would be appricuated.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-11-2005, 07:09 PM

I know a couple people who have done it and they have not had any problems. I know there was an old thread on here sometime this summer about it.
-Later

hobbz · 09-11-2005, 08:12 PM

that is what mine is, goes from the header to a muffler and then out the side.

if you need i will take a pic of the underside in the morning so you can see the routing...

66+81 · 09-11-2005, 08:25 PM

I HAD mine like that and it didn't hurt a thing. Mine totally rusted the bottom off the pipes, so I took it out.

canadian trucker · 09-11-2005, 08:27 PM

i am running dual exhaust (exeting infront of tires) on my truck (and I am running a I6, this means 3 cylinders to each side) lol and its no problem

75stepside · 09-11-2005, 08:43 PM

i'm sure this isn't what you are talking about, lol! but, my exhaust does route around the gas tank on the passenger side.... sure, the pipes are warm, but its no big deal...

yyyktk1 · 09-11-2005, 08:55 PM

I had that setup on an 65 el camino (exit right in front of the rear tires). The exhaust would stink up the cab when you are not moving and the windows were down.

patgizz · 09-11-2005, 09:05 PM

my 76 has headers into glasspacks and exit out in front of the tires, and it is all well clear of the gas tank.

C&C Chevy · 09-11-2005, 10:22 PM

I know someone on here has there exhaust exiting just infront of the rear wheel. They had pics. The pipe was almost hidden but you could just see it in front of the rear wheel well. Looked slick.

bodydropped · 09-12-2005, 12:00 AM

my dad has 4 piped on each side but only 1 on each side works due to the gas tank location

1980chevy4x4 · 09-12-2005, 05:16 PM

Cool thanks for the replys

matthufham · 09-12-2005, 05:23 PM

the tanks have plastic shields, this alone gives you 2 or 3 inches to play with and you only need 3 inches with a poly tank and yours are steel so no big deal.

Eyegore · 09-12-2005, 05:38 PM

my sons 80 has it exit in front, two cats to meet emission standards. Sorry no pics though.

Matt_305 · 09-12-2005, 08:25 PM

I'm just about to do that with my I6 it did come out for the longest time just beside the gas tank underneath my 81 does have a heatshield around the gas tank though. My 85 had the exhaust come just to right beside the gas tank underneath as well except with no heat shield, although this truck I've never had on the road and the gas tank is patched it hasn't had a new muffler in awhile and it doesn't appear to have ever exploded therefore I think your safe

canadian trucker · 09-12-2005, 08:40 PM

here is a pic of my exhaust exiting

the first pic is how i split the single I6 exhaust header into two...

the second pic is where the pipe exits bothe sides are the same and i have no heat problems...
hope this helped

badone07 · 09-14-2005, 04:12 AM

Plenty of room with mine and a 2 1/2" exhaust.

TwinTurbo · 09-14-2005, 05:23 AM

67_SS396 · 09-14-2005, 10:34 AM

This truck doesn't have the side tanks anymore, but the pipes would still clear. The tips are 5" echo chambers, infront of Moroso Race Bullets. It's a tad loud.

1980chevy4x4 · 09-14-2005, 11:32 AM

cool i have it now were it exits beihind the rear tire so maybe i can use some of the same piping?

Twin turbo- any pics of the motor/whole truck?

Chevillac · 09-14-2005, 04:21 PM

You won't have any trouble with the side exit but I can tell you that it is plenty louder for the driver of the truck. It may sound cool for awhile but I quickly tired of it. My inside dual blew out on the drivers side taking the side pipe with it. The muffler is about exits just behind the gas tank to the rear now. Much quieter and more pleasant to drive.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 09-14-2005, 09:33 PM

Dam I spent about 20 mins. looking for the other thread but could not find it.
-Later

**N2TRUX** · 09-14-2005, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1980chevy4x4

....Twin turbo- any pics of the motor/whole truck?

Here's one....

75Chevy90Kawi · 09-16-2005, 01:13 AM

heres mine. i've posted many pics before, but heres some more. it was rear exhaust when i bought it, so i had it switched over, and i like it SO much more. louder (in the cab and overall), a little "meaner" looking, and in just the right place for ricers.

ps, i really like the 2nd pic

09-11-2005, 07:05 PM	#1
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Exhaust exit question.. Does anyone have true dual exhaust that exits in front of the rear tires ( like one on each side)? Im looking to do this but am kinda concerd about the heat casue my gass tanks are right there. Any help would be appricuated. __________________ Dan Got mud?

09-11-2005, 07:09 PM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I know a couple people who have done it and they have not had any problems. I know there was an old thread on here sometime this summer about it. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

09-11-2005, 08:12 PM	#3
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	that is what mine is, goes from the header to a muffler and then out the side. if you need i will take a pic of the underside in the morning so you can see the routing... Attached Images __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

09-11-2005, 08:25 PM	#4
66+81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Elberton GA Posts: 130	I HAD mine like that and it didn't hurt a thing. Mine totally rusted the bottom off the pipes, so I took it out. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 longbed stepside 350/350 1981 Chevy Custom Deluxe C10 short fleet 305/350

09-11-2005, 10:22 PM	#9
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I know someone on here has there exhaust exiting just infront of the rear wheel. They had pics. The pipe was almost hidden but you could just see it in front of the rear wheel well. Looked slick. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

09-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#5
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	i am running dual exhaust (exeting infront of tires) on my truck (and I am running a I6, this means 3 cylinders to each side) lol and its no problem

09-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#6
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	i'm sure this isn't what you are talking about, lol! but, my exhaust does route around the gas tank on the passenger side.... sure, the pipes are warm, but its no big deal...

09-11-2005, 08:55 PM	#7
yyyktk1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Lenox Posts: 17	I had that setup on an 65 el camino (exit right in front of the rear tires). The exhaust would stink up the cab when you are not moving and the windows were down.

09-11-2005, 09:05 PM	#8
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	my 76 has headers into glasspacks and exit out in front of the tires, and it is all well clear of the gas tank.

09-12-2005, 12:00 AM	#10
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	my dad has 4 piped on each side but only 1 on each side works due to the gas tank location __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

09-12-2005, 05:16 PM	#11
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Cool thanks for the replys __________________ Dan Got mud?

09-12-2005, 05:23 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	the tanks have plastic shields, this alone gives you 2 or 3 inches to play with and you only need 3 inches with a poly tank and yours are steel so no big deal.

09-12-2005, 05:38 PM	#13
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	my sons 80 has it exit in front, two cats to meet emission standards. Sorry no pics though. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

09-12-2005, 08:25 PM	#14
Matt_305 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 102	I'm just about to do that with my I6 it did come out for the longest time just beside the gas tank underneath my 81 does have a heatshield around the gas tank though. My 85 had the exhaust come just to right beside the gas tank underneath as well except with no heat shield, although this truck I've never had on the road and the gas tank is patched it hasn't had a new muffler in awhile and it doesn't appear to have ever exploded therefore I think your safe __________________ 1981 GMC Sierra 1500 4.1L I6 1985 GMC Sierra 1500 5.0L V8 (Parts Truck)

09-12-2005, 08:40 PM	#15
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	here is a pic of my exhaust exiting the first pic is how i split the single I6 exhaust header into two... the second pic is where the pipe exits bothe sides are the same and i have no heat problems... hope this helped Attached Images



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09-14-2005, 04:12 AM	#16
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	Plenty of room with mine and a 2 1/2" exhaust. Attached Images __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

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09-14-2005, 10:34 AM	#18
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	This truck doesn't have the side tanks anymore, but the pipes would still clear. The tips are 5" echo chambers, infront of Moroso Race Bullets. It's a tad loud. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

09-14-2005, 11:32 AM	#19
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	cool i have it now were it exits beihind the rear tire so maybe i can use some of the same piping? Twin turbo- any pics of the motor/whole truck? __________________ Dan Got mud?

09-14-2005, 04:21 PM	#20
Chevillac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IN Posts: 12	You won't have any trouble with the side exit but I can tell you that it is plenty louder for the driver of the truck. It may sound cool for awhile but I quickly tired of it. My inside dual blew out on the drivers side taking the side pipe with it. The muffler is about exits just behind the gas tank to the rear now. Much quieter and more pleasant to drive.

09-14-2005, 09:33 PM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Dam I spent about 20 mins. looking for the other thread but could not find it. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

09-16-2005, 01:13 AM	#23
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	heres mine. i've posted many pics before, but heres some more. it was rear exhaust when i bought it, so i had it switched over, and i like it SO much more. louder (in the cab and overall), a little "meaner" looking, and in just the right place for ricers. ps, i really like the 2nd pic Attached Images __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

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