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    Offline CudamanTom

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    PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « on: April 20, 2013 - 07:50:13 PM »
    Hey Moparians,

    I purchased the X type 2.5" Magnaflow system for my 71 440 Cuda automatic (with headers) with rear valance inserts and gettin ready to take it to a muffler shop to get installed. (not sure if Chally exhaust is the same or not but if so, please show your Chally exhaust as well)
    I have it temp hung and bolted together just to see how it goes in and looks and realize it's needing a little tweeking when being professionally installed. I did my homework here searching for tips and pics and found a few things but not many pics.
    I am asking you all if you would please post some pics of your exhaust system and maybe some things the welder can be advised of.
    I plan to show the welder any pics and tips to make his job a little easier but to mostly give me a great looking exhaust setup.
    Any pics from the headers all the way to the rear valance (maybe showing clearance from the under carriage, fuel tank and axel area as well) would be greatly appreciated.

    P.S. I still need to get the square tips that go thru the rear valiance

    Thank you in advance everyone.
    « Last Edit: April 21, 2013 - 09:16:32 AM by CudamanTom »
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    Offline high perf mopar

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013 - 08:34:32 PM »
    do yourself a favor and dont have it welded in,,,when servicing your car for future upgrades/changes  whatever it will be much more user freindly,,,i know,,because over the course of time i have had to install/un install/ install numorous times,,,there never done....wide band stainless clamps will be your friend...
    « Last Edit: April 20, 2013 - 11:25:32 PM by high perf mopar »
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    Offline tman

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #2 on: April 20, 2013 - 09:49:57 PM »
     :iagree:
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    Offline Rickster

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #3 on: April 20, 2013 - 10:49:12 PM »
    Cudaman Tom,

    I'm considering the same exhaust system for my 71 Challenger 440 w/4sp. Planning on using Doug's headers. Hope this post gives some good advice and pics as you requested.

    Be sure and let us all know how the install progresses.

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    Offline nqkjw

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #4 on: April 21, 2013 - 05:45:09 AM »
    I used TTI twin 3" X-pipe exhaust with TTI headers on my challenger.
    The exhaust tips were an aftermarket stainless steel item that came from Canada somewhere.
    One thing I anguished over for a while was how far past the valance to project the end of the exhaust tips.
    After combing through lots of resto books and looking at way too many pictures.I ended up deciding about 3/4" projection past the valance was about right.
    It ended up looking right.
    Not sure if the same projection works for a cuda but just putting it out there.
    It's small details like this that are often not even thought about until it's too late.

    « Last Edit: April 21, 2013 - 05:55:25 AM by nqkjw »
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #5 on: April 21, 2013 - 05:58:26 AM »
    I too have the magnaflow 2 1/2" stainless kit/system . I like it. I used headman headers with a "ball socket" flange. You do have to fabricate a bit on the passenger side header somewhat to get things to line up. It was awhile ago, but I think I used another mandrel bent stainless elbow, "cut and pasted" to get things where I wanted them. ( I had from a previous project) . You will need to pull the back seat so you can bolt in the muffler hangers. I did anyhow?  Sorry I don't have any pictures.
    Hope that helps! :wave:
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    Offline CudamanTom

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #6 on: April 21, 2013 - 09:15:03 AM »
    Quote from: high perf mopar on April 20, 2013 - 08:34:32 PM
    do yourself a favor and dont have it welded in,,,when servicing your car for future upgrades/changes  whatever it will be much more user freindly,,,i know,,because over the course of time i have had to install/un install/ install numorous times,,,there never done....wide band stainless clamps will be your friend...

    That's a good point. I'm pretty sure I need to at least have the header collector welded because they are the same size as the pipes. But for the rest of the system clamps will be used.
    « Last Edit: April 21, 2013 - 09:37:40 AM by CudamanTom »
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #7 on: April 21, 2013 - 09:18:41 AM »
    Quote from: nqkjw on April 21, 2013 - 05:45:09 AM
    I used TTI twin 3" X-pipe exhaust with TTI headers on my challenger.
    The exhaust tips were an aftermarket stainless steel item that came from Canada somewhere.
    One thing I anguished over for a while was how far past the valance to project the end of the exhaust tips.
    After combing through lots of resto books and looking at way too many pictures.I ended up deciding about 3/4" projection past the valance was about right.
    It ended up looking right.
    Not sure if the same projection works for a cuda but just putting it out there.
    It's small details like this that are often not even thought about until it's too late.




    Thanks for the input. That's one of the tips I'm looking for. Especially when noticed just walking around the car. Yours looks great!!!
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #8 on: April 21, 2013 - 09:36:17 AM »
    Quote from: brads70 on April 21, 2013 - 05:58:26 AM
    I too have the magnaflow 2 1/2" stainless kit/system . I like it. I used headman headers with a "ball socket" flange. You do have to fabricate a bit on the passenger side header somewhat to get things to line up. It was awhile ago, but I think I used another mandrel bent stainless elbow, "cut and pasted" to get things where I wanted them. ( I had from a previous project) . You will need to pull the back seat so you can bolt in the muffler hangers. I did anyhow?  Sorry I don't have any pictures.
    Hope that helps! :wave:
    Brad

    Thank you Brad. That does help.
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #9 on: April 21, 2013 - 12:45:51 PM »
    I used the MF 3 inch pipe kit and wish I would have used the 2.5 instead, due to the sound on long trips. I also added a resonator out back that helped the drone in 6th gear. I agree don't have it welded up solid. Also have your tips ready when you go have it installed so they can set them correctly.



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    Offline CudamanTom

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #10 on: April 21, 2013 - 01:45:28 PM »
    WOW dodgeboys, NICE SETUP!!!  :ylsuper:

    And those are great pics!!!  :2thumbs:
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #11 on: April 25, 2013 - 02:26:40 PM »
    412cid Small Block with TTI polished, ceramic coated, thermal barrier, step headers; 3" custom fabricated aluminized steel exhaust w/X-Pipe; Magnaflow polished stainless mufflers; 3" stainless reproduction tips (PG Classic); reproduction tip hangers.

    Photos (Rear to Front):
    #1 - 3" Stainless Repop Tips
    #2 - 3" Stainless Repop Tips
    #3 - 3" Stainless Repop Tips - (Tip --> Pipe Weld)
    #4 - Tip Hangers_Repop
    #5 - Tip Hangers_Repop_Trunk Plate
    #6 - Over-Axle Flange (looking toward rear of car)
    #7 - Muffler Hanger (looking toward front of car)
    #8 - Flange_Muffler --> X-Pipe
    #9 - Flange_Header Collector --> X-Pipe

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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #12 on: April 25, 2013 - 03:18:35 PM »
    ... :dunno:
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #13 on: April 25, 2013 - 05:31:15 PM »
    Quote from: anlauto on April 25, 2013 - 03:18:35 PM
    ... :dunno:

     :roflsmiley:  I was thinking something along those lines too when I first saw the tittle of this post. Couldn't find an apropreate picture.... :2thumbs:
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    Re: PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
    « Reply #14 on: April 25, 2013 - 06:26:02 PM »
    Quote from: anlauto on April 25, 2013 - 03:18:35 PM
    ... :dunno:

     :rofl:

    So what's throwing you off? The "show me" or "exhaust system" or is it just the "Please" part?  :roflsmiley: :smilielol:
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