Exhaust/tailpipe location

codeman

codeman

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Even thought I'm far from ready to install my exhaust system, I was gazing at the frame last night, wondering about the location of the tailpipes. Years ago, on my first Scout, I had a system installed when I put the headers on. Initially, the pipes ran straight out the back, under the bumper. The problem with that set up - when the lift gate was open while cruising, exhaust gasses entered the cab. Not good! I had them re-worked to exit on each side, between the wheel well and the bumper. That was a satisfactory location.

Here's what I'm ponderin' - has anyone run the pipes out in front of the rear tires?? Thoughts, advice, pictures???

What say ye?????
 
I too found that running the tail pipes straight out the back would tend to bring exhaust fumes into the cab. The current setup is on the rear corners angled out and that has worked well, but there is still a but of fumes when the rear hatch is opened. Is there even enough room for a muffler and bend to exit before the wheels?
 
My '74 Scout ran cherry bombs between the body and frame, and the pipes turned out just ahead of the wheels for years. I eventually went with quieter (walker) duals that exited behind the wheels. I also added a balance pipe that really seems to quiet things down too.
I am assuming no cats on your rig?
 
No cats is correct. I've already been to mva (dmv) and asked about having the Scout "inspected" before tags are issued. Seems I can tag it as a "street rod" or "historic" without having it inspected b/c it's 25+ years old!!!! The fellow I talked to at mva has been there forever and has owned several scouts. He enjoyed the "Scout talk". The only comment he made concerning "street rod" vs. "historic" was interesting!!! "a "street rod" has to be drastically modified from stock or one of these young troopers might pull you over for running the wrong tag." my reply was "would he even know what a Scout was, let alone how much it had been modified????"

I've actually thought about coming through the frame with the pipes. If I sleeve the hole in the frame, I don't think it would compromise the strength/integrity. I hadn't thought about the muffler issue!?!??! Thanks for bringing it up!!!
 
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