Side Exit Exhaust - overhang???

[MJ]

What is the recommended 'overhang' / length of the exit pipe in terms of length of pipe +/- the rear track of the car.

 

Measuring and bending copper wire so exhaust man can complete DIY exhaust / silencer (6") upgrade on my x/flow and at present (dry assembled - not welded yet) the side exit pipe is about 1 - 2" wider than the rear wheel / rear track.

 

Is this OK or should the exit be within the rear track of the car

 

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[Myles]

Well, FWIW, my k-exhaust doesn't overhang at all.

 

Take a look at the 2nd piccie down here

 

The angle of the pic doesn't help, but you can pretty much see/work out that the pipe is within the track/extremities of the car - and this is using the outermost rear bracket setting to clear the paintwork.

 

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[Big Brother]

Not wishing to hijack your thread but on a similar note, if the tailpipe is closer to the body of the car (exhaust exit about in-line with the centre of the rear tyre), will the exhaust gasses cause any tyre problems (heat wise)?

 

 

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[Myles]

I had a closer look at mine last night after writing my previous reply. The extremity of the pipe is pretty much in line with the outer-edge of the tyre (6" width wheels - the wing is slightly wider still....)

 

So, no, I don't think so in my case...

 

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