Author Topic: Side exit exhaust??? (Read 2292 times)

Sean · « **on:** April 07, 2010 - 07:32:53 PM »

Hey Guys,
I'm going to be putting side exit exhaust (AAR or T/A style) on my '72 Cuda. I've got a few questions in that regard...

1. From what I've been able to research, the tip hangers are mounted to the inner facing surface of the rear frame rail. Is that correct and are they welded or bolted on? If they are bolted on, should the frame rail of a '72 already have the holes?

2. How are the muffler hangers installed? Again, I've been looking for pictures and have come up with nothing. Are the hangers bolted or welded to the floor pan or floor bracing? I've heard that there are differences in the 70 and other years floor pans. Do the differences include mounting points for the muffler hangers?

The reason I'm asking is that I was wondering if I should go ahead and order the hangers and put them on (if welding is required) before the underside of the body is primed and painted. If they are bolt ons, I'll most likely wait until after the paint to put them on. I'm trying to avoid having to remove freshly laid paint to weld on muffler brackets!!!

Thanks!
Sean

Chryco Psycho · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2010 - 01:16:29 AM »

1 - they bolt on but I am not sure if the later years would have provision for the brackets
2 - the hangers are bolted to the brace under the rear seat , the dual exhaust cars have hanger brackets on the both sides

'Cuda Hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2010 - 08:13:45 AM »

Does anyone happen to have any pics.
I would like to know the same thing for my 71.

Sean · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2010 - 07:26:20 PM »

Found this pic of a Cuda AAR clone on ebay. Kinda give you an idea for the muffler hangers.

Now for the tip hangers...

pink panther · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2010 - 07:36:08 PM »

my 73 chally has side exhaust, the muffler hangers are bolted under the rear seats, I have no hangers on the tips as thex exit the muffler and make a S right out the side

Sean · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2010 - 07:56:01 PM »

Scott,
Do you get a lot of movement from the tips since they are not hung from hangers to keep them in place? I would imagine that they would wiggle quite a bit. Ever have any issues with them hitting the body?

Sean

pink panther · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2010 - 08:07:54 PM »

no I don't, I can take pictures if you like.

Sean · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2010 - 09:21:54 PM »

Yeah, I'll take you up on your offer for a pic. I'd be interested in seeing your setup!

Thanks!
Sean

pink panther · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2010 - 09:26:08 PM »

let me post them tommorrow, my CPU at home will take forever

Sean · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2010 - 09:34:43 PM »

Hi Scott,
No rush. I'm still 7,000 miles away from my car! LOL!

Sean

pink panther · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2010 - 08:33:43 PM »

here you go Sean

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pink panther · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2010 - 08:43:45 PM »

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pink panther · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2010 - 08:57:32 PM »

last one, let me know if you need anything else