whats your opinion if this ?

[third base]

That looks kind of familiar? I used 1970 cuda exhaust tips though. Looks good!

[Datsbad]

cool , I am glad you like it , means alot since you guys are doing the best exhaust set up i have ever seen on a 69 , got anymore pics you could email me of that thing ?

i understand what your saying but i am thinking i need it to stick out some to prevent any damage to the paint generated by the exhaust tip . whats your take on this . when i do body work do you think the heat will affect anything? remeber this is going to be a car that is used , not just sitting around looking pretty !

Originally Posted by killer69

IMO i would radius the outside to match the flow of the lower QP and round the corners a bit.................... but i really like the idea

[1970cuda]

maybe a 1970 cuda rear tips might work

[Datsbad]

Originally Posted by third base

That looks kind of familiar? I used 1970 cuda exhaust tips though. Looks good!

yours looks way cool , but you have the advantage at some point with that fuel tank . I on the other hand have the advantage of no leaf springs as you do . I sure am thinking of other ways to do the next car . I might apply some of this knowledge to the convertible when i get to that point .

also, will your tips sit close to the paint? think it will harm it?

since I dont have a narrowed tank , I am limited to the size . If i had a custom narrowed tank I would have a much better chance of getting away with more room without the leafs also , that would make for the most room . or even better a fuel tank in the trunk , I personally am no fan of fuel cells in the trunk .

[1970cuda]

boy i must post really slow lol

[Datsbad]

Originally Posted by 1970cuda

boy i must post really slow lol

no problem , Its the thought that counts right ]?

[third base]

Originally Posted by Datsbad

yours looks way cool , but you have the advantage at some point with that fuel tank . I on the other hand have the advantage of no leaf springs as you do . I sure am thinking of other ways to do the next car . I might apply some of this knowledge to the convertible when i get to that point .

also, will your tips sit close to the paint? think it will harm it?

since I dont have a narrowed tank , I am limited to the size . If i had a custom narrowed tank I would have a much better chance of getting away with more room without the leafs also , that would make for the most room . or even better a fuel tank in the trunk , I personally am no fan of fuel cells in the trunk .

Putting a fuel cell in was an advantage, but, I would never do it again. My tips reveal is about 1/8"-3/16" away from the paint. I don't think that the tips will get hot enough to damage the paint. I was warned by others not to run them totally flush though. This because of the exhaust itself, and the fear of carbon deposits forming on the paint. I wasn't too worried so I went against the warnings and did it anyway. I didn't want to compromise the look. I figured it would be an easy fix if it did happen. I think you will be fine. Keep us updated.

[BC69]

I like it! What are you going to do to prevent it from rattling? Is there any noise issues with it so close to the panel, or heat issues?

Tim

[Steve1968LS2]

What about some sort of thermal coating?? (instead of powder)

Looks cool.. would be bit worried about the heat though..

[Speedster]

Another possibility for this setup is to make "a box within a box". In other words have an air gap between two rectangles to act as a heat sheild. The other possibility is to make the cutouts in the rear valence large enough to allow airflow around the exhaust to try to keep the heat reasonable.