Fenderwell Exhaust

[496dart]

Well,  i screwed up thinking the summit exhaust kit would somehow fit in my Dart.  The thing is , i have the big frame connecters in there--no way its going to work,  will be too low  .   

I thought it might work with my Hooker fenderwells-----nope.  (yes,  i knew it was made for a different header...)

ANYWAY--looks like the pipes will run straight out of the collectors to some muffs (on the outside of the frame connector) ,  exiting in front of the rear tires.

SO--what are you guys running for round mufflers that have 3" in/outs  ?


 


got any pics?

[abqdart]

Not that im laughing or anything but thats funny. I am in the exact same situation as you! I am going to do the exact same thing also...I am buying the 3" Dynomax Bullet mufflers. My buddy has them on his LS1 Camaro and they are loud. He also has turndowns in front of the axle, mine will be more to the outside infront of rear wheels, as you have already thought of as well. I think givin the fact that we have subframe connectors and the car will see some street duty, there really isnt anything else UNLESS, you go with that HIGH$$$$ oval stuff. OH and I was thinking of the same summit kit you tried. I would almost put this thread in the tech section so someone else doesnt make the same mistake....or at least go into it knowing someone else tried it with unfavorable results. If I come up with something different that works you will be the first person I talk to!

[496dart]

hehheh-

heres me  >>     



summit kit is going back (very nice by the way) .

Im going to have a shop weld in some 3"  to some good, round mufflers  and call it a day.

[abqdart]

Look at the dynomax bullets....they are like $45-50 bucks through Summit. If you can, take some pics, I would like to see how yours turns out. I really think those pics should make it to the tech section too.

[5258]

We also run the Dynomax, love the deep sound!

[496dart]

Well, i just got done with Summit-they are taking the exhaust kit back .They have the best customer service.

I ordered their 4' round glasspacks -3" pipe($20 ea.) ,  and some 3.5" to 3"  header reducers .  I think this should be fine and fit under the car and exit in front of the rear tires.


I will post pics when done,  might be a while  because its  F _ @#@ G   SNOWING outside right now  !                       

[baumtruck]

I have the same situation with my Dart project. What Iam going to try is make a passage through the subframe connector either
useing heavy walled pipe or boxing,the car is caged so I do not think I will lose much stiffing.
I will drop to 3 inch off the header flange go back a couple feet install a 3 inch flange to for mounting a electric exhaust cut out
then continue streight back to a turn out in front of the rear tire. I plan "t"ing  off  the 3 inch pipe and going through the passage
(in front of the cut out) then useing the summit 3 inch system to the back,I also bought two of their 18 inch bullets to install
in the rear of the car I did not think their mufflers alone would be quiet enough.

[vitamindart]

i ran about 18" of 3.5 stainless a set of magnaflow stainless bullets and some 45 degree mandral bends out its nice and loud
i skiped the reducers and i have the hedmans they are tucked up a little tighter to the floor than the hookers i had a few years ago

yeah i'm with ya 496  i live in milwaukee and we have 4 inches or so right now DAMN i thought it was spring