Please post: V-8 conversion exhaust system pics Options

[mittelmotor]

Hi guys,

My project is getting into the exhaust system phase, and I've got a couple of bare manifolds waiting for some tubing and mufflers.

I'm having trouble deciding on exact configuration (twin tips straight out, single side exhaust with a collector, etc.). I'd like to keep it tucked away out of sight as much as possible, and keep the sound level reasonable.

Any pics of your system would be greatly appreciated!

--Doug

[mittelmotor]

She's a runner! A few teething problems; I understimated the amp draw for the fans, so a fuse blew, and some starter solenoid circuit issues that I hope will be fixed with a relay, on the advice of Steve at Renegade.

Car is everything I thought it would be with the V-8, and I haven't even given it more than half throttle! (breaking in the clutch, y'know). Smooth effortless torque, super well mannered with the fuel injection.

Exhaust is great!! Maybe too subdued for some, but for my semi-sleeper build it's just right. Nice quiet burble, very refined. Particulars:

--2.25" tubing
--dual inlet/dual outlet muffler from a 1967-1968 Mustang
--stock valance exit on driver's side, hidden dump pipe on passenger side

I'm really happy with the tip...looks like it was made for the car. Muffler tucks up so nice that all you see is the exhaust hanger, and I could clean that up later with a straight-across piece.

Frank at Laguna Muffler Service in SoCal did the whole thing for $300, but I insisted it was worth $350. The final touch will be some muffler wrap for the tubes going over the axles, to keep heat away from the CV joints and starter.