2.5" exhaust with the GT valance panel?
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fasttback
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I've done it with 2.25" exhaust with VERY LITTLE ROOM on the driver's side gas tank area. I also have 2.75" exhaust tips running through a gt valance.
If it will help...I will try to have a picture up and measurement soon (at least as a reference for 2.25" setup).
If it will help...I will try to have a picture up and measurement soon (at least as a reference for 2.25" setup).
dennis112
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I have 2 1/2" pipes running to my 3" chrome tips. The tips go entirely through the stock GT holes.
Although I do not pics of the gas tank at this time, I can tell you that the driver's side 2 1/2" pipes are real close at the rear of the tank. I had the exhaust fabbed (bent up some flowmaster tailpipes.) The passenger side has plenty of room so no problem there.
When I got my car back from the shop, the driver's side was barely 1/8" from the tank. What I did afterwards was clearance the tank using a pry bar. The tank bends very easily once you get the right angle. Now I have closer to 1/2" of clearance. Future plans when I repaint this winter are to mark the tank, remove it, and use a pipe and a hammer to make a nice clean, rounded, channel for additional clearance.
Anyways, here's a shot of the 3" chromies through the valance:
Although I do not pics of the gas tank at this time, I can tell you that the driver's side 2 1/2" pipes are real close at the rear of the tank. I had the exhaust fabbed (bent up some flowmaster tailpipes.) The passenger side has plenty of room so no problem there.
When I got my car back from the shop, the driver's side was barely 1/8" from the tank. What I did afterwards was clearance the tank using a pry bar. The tank bends very easily once you get the right angle. Now I have closer to 1/2" of clearance. Future plans when I repaint this winter are to mark the tank, remove it, and use a pipe and a hammer to make a nice clean, rounded, channel for additional clearance.
Anyways, here's a shot of the 3" chromies through the valance:
Frankies65
Founding Member
I ran 2 1/2" back to the area between the framerails where it reduced to 2 1/4" due to the tight fit between the framerail and the gas tank as I wanted a flexible mount. I know others maintained 2 1/2" all the way through but I believe had to use a solid mount.
Frank
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SoCalCruising
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I have 2 1/2 pipes from header collector out to GT valance. Yes, it's a tight fit. The exhaust was completely fabb'd at a local hotrod exhaust shop.
Thanks guys. Still hoping for a undercar picture though. I've checked with 2 local (reputable) exhaust shops and one will only do it with 2" and the other dents the fuel tank with a pipe. I was hesitant to do that with my brand new tank but that may be the only way. Do you think it would look ok?
I saw (and heard) a Magna Flow 2 1/2" kit yesterday and it is pretty impressive for the money (I can get it through work for about $325) and it is supposed to fit the GT valance or will turn down. I'll also watch 65popred289's post from yesterday and see what he comes up with.
I saw (and heard) a Magna Flow 2 1/2" kit yesterday and it is pretty impressive for the money (I can get it through work for about $325) and it is supposed to fit the GT valance or will turn down. I'll also watch 65popred289's post from yesterday and see what he comes up with.
fasttback
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Here are the 2.25" pics near the drivers side/gas tank:
<img src="http://home.pacbell.net/lorax1/exhaust1.jpg">
<img src="http://home.pacbell.net/lorax1/exhaust2.jpg">
There is probably a little less than 1/2" of clearance between the gas tank and exhaust (no modification to gas tank).
<img src="http://home.pacbell.net/lorax1/exhaust1.jpg">
<img src="http://home.pacbell.net/lorax1/exhaust2.jpg">
There is probably a little less than 1/2" of clearance between the gas tank and exhaust (no modification to gas tank).
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