Pete wrote:
when looking at the rear of the car, it's obvious that the muffler
> itself is not hanging level. The right end of the muffler is much
> higher than the left end. This is purely a cosmetic issue, but I'm
> wondering if others have been able to mount the muffler so that it is
> reasonably level when viewed from the rear of the car
I had my car over to Tom Di Iulio's house on Saturday trying out his new
four post car lift (it works pretty slick BTW) and when we were giving our
cars rides up and down in his garage we noticed that his muffler has a
similar problem as yours. Comparing the two cars we discovered that the
drivers side (left) of his muffler hangs lower than mine (which has a level
muffler). On his car I could get three fingers between the top of the
muffler and the frame (the very most rear part) and barely one finger on
mine. Looks like he can shorten the hanger strap (e.g. just put another
hole in it) on the drivers side near the muffler and it'd be level. Maybe
that'll work for you too. Please excuse the excess technical nature of my
measurements <g>...I put the caliper on my finger and it's converts to about
a 5/8 inch gap between the muffler and the frame.
Bud Rolofson
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost Parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete & Aprille Chadwell" <pandachadwell@mac.com>
To: "Triumphs Mailing List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 8:04 AM
Subject: Falcon Exhaust, TR6
> Folks:
>
> There was a discussion a couple of months back that originated with a
> question about impressions and experiences with Falcon stainless
> steel exhaust systems for TR6. At the time, all I was able to
> contribute was that I had ordered one and received it, (the late-TR6
> OEM-style dual-pipe system, not the 'Sport' system) but since my TR6
> was on stands for a gearbox rebuild, etc. I had not yet installed the
> system.
>
> It's been nearly three weeks since I put the TR6 back on the ground,
> and I've been driving it regularly since. Now that the exhaust
> system has enjoyed some use and has had an opportunity to go through
> numerous hot/cold cycles, I thought I'd relate my impressions to
> those who may be interested.
>
> Installation:
> Since I was using a stock exhaust manifold, and since the Falcon
> system is designed for use with the stock manifold, I had very little
> difficulty installing the system. I did order all the appropriate
> clamps, brackets and hangers from TRF so I knew I had it all hung
> properly and I think this was of some help, as well.
>
> One note I have, and it leads me to a question, is that the rubber
> strap that TRF provided (NOT part of the Falcon package) which
> supports the pipes immediately in front of the muffler right next to
> the right hand rear shock absorber was way too short. I could not
> lift the pipes/muffler up high enough to connect the hanger to the
> clamp/hanger bracket. Instead, I used a standard 'universal' rubber
> hanger, cut to the appropriate length (nearly TWO INCHES longer than
> TRF's part) and that has worked. Although, and this is my question,
> when looking at the rear of the car, it's obvious that the muffler
> itself is not hanging level. The right end of the muffler is much
> higher than the left end. This is purely a cosmetic issue, but I'm
> wondering if others have been able to mount the muffler so that it is
> reasonably level when viewed from the rear of the car.
>
> I could make an even LONGER rubber hanger for the aforementioned
> mounting, but if I do that then the pipes will bang on the chassis
> where they exit the little 'tunnel' aft of the gearbox and in front
> of the diff. Anyway, this MIGHT be an issue of a poorly fitting
> system, but it could also be that I don't quite have the pipes
> rotated to the best angle or something. At any rate, it's not a big
> deal.
>
> Performance/Sound:
> I am one happy camper in this department. This system sounds
> WONDERFUL. And apparently (perhaps miraculously) I don't have ANY
> LEAKS. That's right. NONE. This baby is sealed up tight, right up
> to the cylinder head. Sounds absolutely FANTASTIC. The only sounds
> I hear from the engine bay are those of valve clatter and the soft
> hiss of the Stromberg carbs when I plant my right foot. It's got just
> the right balance of quiet & civilized with that terrific mellow
> bellow when the throttles open up. I'm enjoying it so much, I drive
> it every chance I get!
>
> --
> Pete Chadwell
> 1973 TR6
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