Hey guys. I have cheapo sidepipes on my 53 chevy streetracer. My chassis is a little funky as I have a camaro clip. When I installed the current pipes, I welded a 90 degree onto the header reducers (to make a tiny manifold) and then ran flexpipe to the sidepipes. It works, but I know theres a better way. I just scored some pretty cool old thrush sidepipes that I want to install, but Id like to do something that would optimize the exhaust flow, and if needed put an x-member in. Any exhaust guys out there that can give me some pointers? Thanks!
Some info on the engine? Long tube headers? If by X-member you mean x-pipe, I'm not sure that's an easy fit. Some pictures are probably needed???
I haven't done any side pipes, but an x-pipe to me would be too much for no benefit. You're looking for the least bends as possible. I think the best way, is to buy prebent universal stainless u-bends and weld away
I understand what youre saying, and definately appreciate the advice. I dont know much about exhaust... a universal kit may be the way to, unless I go to midas and get something bent up custom?
Got a universal U-bend kit from headman, new 3-2 1/2 hooker collectors and 4 2id/2od elbows. Turned out great measured performance improvement!
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