| autoluke | -- 06-30-2019 @ 6:14 AM |
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Finally decided to replace the cumbersome exhaust/heater exchanger with a functional dual system on my '41. Need suggestions for the best approach.
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| trjford8 | -- 06-30-2019 @ 8:23 AM |
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Remove the old heater/exchanger and take the car to a competent muffle shop to have it done. I would not recommend going to a chain store like Midas. Find an older independent shop with experience that can custom make the pipes to clear all obstacles like clutch linkage etc. You can also have the choice of mufflers. There are vendors that offer kits to do this, but more often than not they are a pain to install. and won't save you that much money.
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| supereal | -- 06-30-2019 @ 2:04 PM |
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I certainly agree with Tom. The right side of dual pipes is relatively simple, but threading the head pipe on the left side is VERY tricky. It requires expert bending and fitting, so pick a shop where they really know their stuff.
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| fordv8j | -- 06-30-2019 @ 5:08 PM |
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We have Reds headers and complete exaust systems on our 38 coupe, and 38 conv. coupe, works great
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| autoluke | -- 07-01-2019 @ 3:03 AM |
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A bit more research indicates that the system using a passenger side route needs to be woven through the various chassis components, while another brings that side forward, and then loops around the engine to run along the other pipe. Which system would be best ?
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| autoluke | -- 07-01-2019 @ 3:05 AM |
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Whoops..I have the sides reversed.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-01-2019 @ 6:49 AM |
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If I read you correctly you are saying to bring both pipes out the same side? If that is what you are saying it's a bad idea.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 07-01-2019 @ 7:42 AM |
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hi I installed header pipes, and then took my 37 to a exhaust shop, and they sold me mufflers with one baffle and made up the rest of the system wit heavy duty aluminum coated pipes,this is much heavier duty pipes and has a real nice tone idling and pretty quite on the road, been on 7 years, still looks new, hope this helps, 37Ragtopman go out and check the exhaust shops, to see what they offer, and ask fellow antique car owners to see who they use, with all the cars being built there must be someone in your area,
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| TomO | -- 07-01-2019 @ 8:55 AM |
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Keep the pipes 1 3/4" or smaller. Larger pipes cause problems in the clutch area. This message was edited by TomO on 7-1-19 @ 8:58 AM
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| autoluke | -- 07-01-2019 @ 9:30 AM |
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"trj" Pipes would come together on the passenger side, and then be separately routed from there.
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| TomO | -- 07-02-2019 @ 6:47 AM |
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The best routing would be with the left pipe going down the left side of the vehicle and the right pipe going down the right side of the vehicle. Bends are expensive and tend to restrict the exhaust. Tom
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