Side exhaust
07-07-2017, 01:52 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Side exhaust
I'm thinking about running the exhaust out the side of my '84 Z28, probably at a 60 to 90 degree angle. I'm wondering if this would cause any problems with the fiberglass trim (melting, softening etc). The car has a 350 in it and the exhaust system will have catalytic converters and mufflers. I'm planning on leaving some space between the body and the exhaust pipes. Is there a rule of thumb how much you need to leave? Couldn't find anything on this, but I apologize if it has already been covered.
08-01-2017, 07:56 AM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: TPI 350 Small block
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 I think
Re: Side exhaust
I'm planning on doing the same thing with my 92 RS, same engine, but possibly no cats and I'm thinking of maybe using slip in glass packs
08-01-2017, 12:25 PM
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Car: '87 FIREGOOSE!!!!
Re: Side exhaust
I remember years ago there were 2 local owners that had ex players race cars. Both around '86's, one a Trans Am and the other a Z28, both 5 speed cars. Both had side exhausts, they sounded really good too. The TA owner dropped a 350 into his, the interior was a bit hacked up from where a rollbar had been, but it was still a nice car. Neither ever had bodykit issues, and the exhaust hugged fairly tight so as to not hang down.
