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Posted By Discussion Topic: FLEXIBLE EXHAUST PIPE -- page: 1 2     autoluke 07-19-2019 @ 8:24 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 86 Joined: Jul 2017 Given the complexity of bending standard tubing to offer a dual system, seems that a flexible pipe might easily fit the bill. Any experiences out there ? therunwaybehind 07-19-2019 @ 8:44 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 180 Joined: May 2019 Sure, the wrapped kind that was common in 1956 and looked like the chrome external pipes on classic cars burns out in about a year and you will get a ticket for "defective equipment" and have to go before the Justice of the Peace who now has to be a lawyer. Now the convoluted pipe which has successive rolls like a buckled pipe while bending will last until you get a header built or you could have someone bend just a regular pipe up for you that has dies for 1-1/4 inch exhaust tubing. I assume you are trying to dodge the clutch pedal and the under floor linkage on the driver's side? Actual kits have what look like puny pipes for that side. Pretend you cannot read like Henry ford did in his libel suit and you won't see what looks like non-Ford stuff hooked up to the convoluted pipe. autoluke 07-19-2019 @ 9:38 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 86 Joined: Jul 2017 Not sure what you are describing, but can agree that the thin wall approach can result in turmoil. You are correct that the left side creates the challenge, with bends to avoid steering and pedal interference,. My plan would be to replace the stock manifold with a header, and then to fasten a heavy wall flexible pipe at that point., picking up conventional pipe just aft of the muffler. woodiewagon46 07-19-2019 @ 10:53 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 705 Joined: Nov 2012 Sure you can use the stuff, but as the second post suggests, be prepared to change it yearly and even more if you weld it. I know it's a pain, but exhaust sweeps are available and any competent fabricator can weld it up. Do it right the first time and you won't regret it. TomO 07-20-2019 @ 8:01 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7264 Joined: Oct 2009 I have 1 3/4" pipe from the header to the muffler on the left side, on my 40 Mercury with Fenton Headers. The shop said it would have been easier to fit the 1 3/4" pipes with the exhaust manifold. He had to make a very sharp bend to get the pipe above the bottom of the frame, without cutting the cross member opening. Most Fords from 1941-1948 can use the large pipe. Before 1941, it is easier to use the 1 1/2" or the 1 1/4" pipe. The flex pipes sold for replacement do not hold up very well. Tom sarahcecelia 07-20-2019 @ 2:40 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1194 Joined: Mar 2013 I have a complete exhaust set up for the left side to give you duals. This is original type "Genuine of the 50's" dual exhaust system. The exhaust pipe that makes a "u" turn at the front fo the left manifold, has a a stock muffler, and a tail pipe. All you will need is the hanger at the muffler, and the one at the end of the tail pipe; and they are cheap and available. Let me know if you ae interested and I'll give you a good price on it. Let me know. Regards, Steve Lee 37RAGTOPMAN 07-22-2019 @ 9:57 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1969 Joined: Oct 2009 BAD IDEA, in my opinion, if it leaks it is dangerous, exhaust fumes are not good for you, and if leaks will or could cause backfires out the exhaust going down hills and possible blow out your mufflers, any exhaust shop could make you the pipes, from headers back, out of heavy gauge aluminum coated steel will last years, that flex pipe is just to get you home, if you have a exhaust problem my 2 cents 37Ragtopman len47merc 07-23-2019 @ 5:29 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1165 Joined: Oct 2013 Why in the world are we posting cg images of C*#!&^$?t engines on our EFV8 website? Really? Blasphemous. Steve This message was edited by len47merc on 7-23-19 @ 7:17 AM 42oink 07-24-2019 @ 10:21 AM reply profile send p.m. New Member Posts: 123 Joined: Nov 2010 To Steve Lee and Autoluke, I have had better luck with a muffler shop if I have an original pipe to go by when bending one up. I did it with an NOS set for my 37 and again with my 42. Hang the extra on the wall, and use it when necessary, (especially New Englanders) or give it with the car when you sell it. Oh, and the other make engine shown, makes one appreciate how good our flattys look. Lighten up. 42oink len47merc 07-24-2019 @ 12:09 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1165 Joined: Oct 2013 Lighten up?! I thought that was light! Steve

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