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Unique Exhaust Installation

TR6BILL

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I have the Falcon stainless split header and the Falcon stainless Sport exhaust but was not happy with the stock mounting system. I decided to modify the install, primarily because the Falcon system hangs so low that doing a soft mount caused lots of tail dragging.

First, I decided to do a rigid mount, with no soft hangers. The down side to doing a rigid mount of any exhaust system is the system needs to expand, or something will give. Like the header or exhaust manifold failure. I chose some triple-walled stainless steel flex pipes that I had custom made to fit the Falcon pipes and cut a section out. These I joined with wide band clamps from Stainless Specialties. (I cannot find the name of the company that made the flex pipes for me. Sorry.)
I then welded a rigid sling under the frame to support the pipes midway and allow some sliding. Then I welded a cross brace behind the diff to add more support to the pipes and finally bolted a piece across the back of the frame to which I bolted the ends of the tips. I have had this in place for over 10K miles with no problems. You can see how the huge Falcon mufflers have taken a beating before.
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Oh, and I insulated the flex pipes with fire-proof mat and aluminum heat shields to keep any oil off the hot pipes from the tranny. Yes, my tranny leaks oil. Isn't it supposed to?
 

Brosky

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Nice job Bill.

I'm a little jealous.

I think that your transmission leaks less than mine............
 

Opa

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wish I had'nt a seen that.....drool(toweling down keyboard)nice job....
 

DNK

Great Pumpkin
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That's Sic Bill, Find the name of that middle section
 
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TR6BILL

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Don, for the life of me, I cannot find their site. They either no longer advertise on the web or are out of business. Were really nice guys too. Would make up anything you wanted. Their triple walled pipes are bullet proof. Sorry.
 
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