A few inches of clearance between the exhaust system and the gas
tank is plenty. Many cars have only 2-3 inches between gas tank
and exhaust pipe.
If you are into noise, exiting the exhaust in front of the rear
wheels may be OK. If you prefer quiet (or at least as much quiet
as you can get in an OleTruck) you should consider dumping the
exhaust out the back.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike the Langman [mailto:langman10@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 10:02 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] placement of glass packs/exhaust
Hello all -
I was subscribed to this list about a year ago when I got my first truck, a
58 shortbed stepside. It was a little too technical for a beginner like me,
but I enjoy your threads ("running engine!") and now the messages are
extremely helpful.
I am moving to a dual exhaust on my inline and would really like to have the
exhuast coming out just before the rear wheels on the passenger side, at an
angle like 45 degrees or something. I am also planning to later relocate
the gas tank to between the rails and under the bed (no, this isn't another
"where should I put my exhaust?" thread.) Is there any safety issue to this
configuration (exhaust/glass packs too close to gas tank) or am I revealing
just how green I am at this?
Thanks in advance.
Mike A
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