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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: 78heavyhalf on October 13, 2012, 11:43:30 pm

Title: No tails on on exhaust
Post by: 78heavyhalf on October 13, 2012, 11:43:30 pm

I was just wondering if it's dangerous not running tailpipes on my exhaust just headers to muffler but the muffler ends right by the tanks the exhuast is 2 1/2 inch x-pipe original 40 series flowmaster and edelbrock shorty headers...Thanks

Title: Re: No tails on on exhaust
Post by: Blazin on October 14, 2012, 11:00:30 pm

You might get some fumes in the truck when ideling. Should at least turn them out in front of the tires.
Thats how I run all my trucks because tail pipes don't last long backing into snow banks, and windrows a dozen plus times a storm.

Title: Re: No tails on on exhaust
Post by: winky on October 16, 2012, 10:04:12 pm

I agree with blazin, also make sure no wiring or anything else that can melt is in the way of the exhaust. I ran My old 77 with a 383 and straight headers ( headers and collectors nothing after the collectors :D) and I watched my rubber floor mat start bubbling going down the road... You wouldn't think it but the exhaust gas can heat some stuff up quick.