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Old May 12, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

Pardon my newbish but im new to the platform. The previous owner (i think) lowered it and threw on some long tube headers. My questions: is there a mid pipe that goes with the headers that give them more clearance? Also, what spring setup should i use to raise my car a little?

Don't get me wrong i like low cars just as much as the next guy but when most of the undercarriage and misc. engine parts are scraped up, methinks its a bit too low... Thanks in advance!

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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

That piping is only slightly lower than mine, your car is just low.
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Last edited by Dakota W.; May 12, 2012 at 06:40 PM. Reason: Added pics.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

crappy design, I run dual 2.75" pipes and have them tucked up a lot higher than that. The only way to get it perfect is by either building from scratch or modify what you have
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

Thanks for the speedy response. What springs do you guys recommend for my 92? Should i relocate this to the suspension forum?
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

I would leave the susp. as is and modify the exhaust
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

I say leave it low-looks good. Yeah the pipe is low, but I have had lower on my Stangs. You just have to remember how low it is and drive accordingly.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

Install new motor mounts or Poly motor mounts. It will raise the engine up about 1/4-1/2in.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Re: Why is my exhaust so low? pics included

F-body is already low stock, lowering it 2" is too much for me that's like having a ferrari, can't go thru driveways or bumps without scraping **** Everytime, I'd just install a new set of original stock springs from Classic Industries and forget about it.
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