Exhaust Pipe Routing

[dzrt1st]

I am in the midst of replacing the exhaust system on my 260 and was wondering how the piping from the differential mount rearward should be routed.

Did the factory system route above or below the A-arm?

I ask because the existing exhaust on the car was routed over the halfshaft to the muffler but most of the pictures I can find show it under the arm then up to the muffler.

Thanks,

Todd

[beandip]

The exhaust pipe goes under the suspension just next to the diff pumpkin , then it makes a 90 degree turn to the side to miss the fuel tank , then another 90 degree turn to the muffler. The straight piping extends from the header back along the tranny and drive shaft . There should be a hanger just forward of he diff and another just before the muffler and right to the rear of the muffler . If you have a motorsport catalog look at the system sold there . Gary:rambo:

[zack_280]

I had some trouble lining up the motorsport system and ended up having to pay a local muffler shop to hang it. They had to slightly modify it to fit it properly. They also welded a hanger to my shiny new tip. Next time I will go to a better exhaust shop and try to get a stainless mandrel bent system.

[beandip]

Sorry that you had a problem . I fitted mine with out a problem although I did use different clamps. The muffler I used is a Dynomax and I am really happy with it so far . I have 4K on the system . I bought the muffler and stainless clamps from Summit . At about $10.00 each they are a little spendy but they work great and don't deform the piping so the system can be removed if necessary to work on the tranny or what ever. There a band type clamp like used on large trucks . Gary:ermm: