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I didn't see headers on the engine, thats the one 'fixed' point in the whole system and that is where you need to start from. The 'x' pipe will have to be modified and that is why the in/out tubing is generous but you can't do anything until headers on are the engine and you've cut the 'x' pipe to mate to the headers. Once those are bolted together you are off to the races, get a couple mandril bends to weld into the pipes going over the axle and it'll be 'magazine' ready.

ojh: You had better put your glasses on. Thanks for your thought's though.

Originally Posted by ojh

I didn't see headers on the engine, thats the one 'fixed' point in the whole system and that is where you need to start from. The 'x' pipe will have to be modified and that is why the in/out tubing is generous but you can't do anything until headers on are the engine and you've cut the 'x' pipe to mate to the headers. Once those are bolted together you are off to the races, get a couple mandril bends to weld into the pipes going over the axle and it'll be 'magazine' ready.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

ojh: You had better put your glasses on. Thanks for your thought's though.

I just went back thru and still don't see headers bolted to the X pipe. Am I missing something?

ojh: You don't see headers because I'm not using headers. I'm using stock exhaust manifolds. Go back and look at pages 14 & 15 where this all started to see the pic's. Thanks for your interest.

Just a few pic's of the exhaust, making hangers and need a little bend in the tail pipe's and the exhaust should be done.

Today I built a new trans cross member. It still has to be cleaned up and maybe a gusset added. The old mounts on the frame need to be cut off and the area cleaned up. I only gained about 3/4 - 1 inch in height but was able to move the x pipe forward 6+ inches. Tranny will still come out without dropping the pipes. See any problems with this mount ?
Thanks for the in puts.

gordy