exhaust run outside the frame

[claytargethntr]

I have noticed saddleup has exhaust on the outside of the frame rails. anybody else? any pics? kind of kicking that idea around

claytargethntr

 

[SaddleUp]

Funny you mentioned mine as the title caught my eye. Mine works out nicely with my setup. Items that specifically make it work well are.
1: 5.8/351W motor which put's the manifold higher about the frame rails.
2: 3" Body lift which gives more space between the frame and body. (No longer an issue since I have a large portion of the inner fenders removed)
3: Stock Mustang Shorty headers. (Already pointed somewhat at the frame rails)
4: I removed my auxilary gas tank and now run a BC 24 gallon tank.
5: It was run that way specifically to avoid routing it around the larger tranny and doubler setup underneath. (There is no way it could be run between the transfer case and frame on the drivers side)

Not sure which pictures you saw so here are some specifically of the exhaust taken right after I had it installed.

 

[adunham]

I'm partially outside of the frame, to keep it out of the way of the rearend and the passenger side rear spring. The body lift made things a lot easier:

 

[claytargethntr]

thanks for the pics and info. Saddleup I am similar to you in this other than i dont have a body lift. and have not yet purchased headers. Thinking I may be able to run it out between the front fenders and floor pans. then down the outside and exit out through the front of the rear wheelwell cut out. I still have full rockers and am not sure if the muffler will be fully hidden up and under there.

thanks again

claytargethntr

 

[BroncoMark]

My exhaust is going to be insanely loud because I have fenderwell headers, which put the exhast outside the frame, and I'm dumping the exhaust right in front of the rear tires. That's one short exhaust system. ;D

 

[SaddleUp]

thanks for the pics and info. Saddleup I am similar to you in this other than i dont have a body lift. and have not yet purchased headers. Thinking I may be able to run it out between the front fenders and floor pans. then down the outside and exit out through the front of the rear wheelwell cut out. I still have full rockers and am not sure if the muffler will be fully hidden up and under there.

thanks again

claytargethntr

It may be a little tighter getting it through by the inner fender unless you trim a little. (If you do then it shouldn't be an issue) I would run the extra to get it over the tires and out behind them instead though. You can't get much better than that as an exit area since it is an area that seldom will get hung up on anything. (I've seen exhaust pipes ripped loose that were in front of the tires) it will also be quieter inside that way as well.

 

[Madgyver]

My exhaust is going to be insanely loud because I have fenderwell headers, which put the exhast outside the frame, and I'm dumping the exhaust right in front of the rear tires. That's one short exhaust system. ;D

Got any pics of the fenderwell headers? Please post..

 

[BroncoMark]

Got any pics of the fenderwell headers? Please post..

Well the engine is out right now. I can post pics of the headers themselves ;D I'm pretty sure I have the same ones as Bronconaz, and he posted pics of his setup here:

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76677