True Duals
#1
True Duals
I was contemplating purchasing the Kooks system but overlooked the additional costs of purchasing a panhard bar relocation kit and purchasing JEG's relocation kit to make the panhard bar parallel to the ground again. It seems like too much for my budget right now and was thinking about routing my true duals in a different way.
Why is it that all the true duals are fabricated to the passenger side? Why not jus' route one tubing above the axle on the passenger side and another on the driver's side and place some heat shielding along the fuel line?
This set up caught my eye: (Post 45 & 74)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ics-too-3.html
Why is it that all the true duals are fabricated to the passenger side? Why not jus' route one tubing above the axle on the passenger side and another on the driver's side and place some heat shielding along the fuel line?
This set up caught my eye: (Post 45 & 74)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ics-too-3.html
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I've wondered this too, but there has to be a reason. 74 says he has work done to the tub, so maybe there just isn't any room.
Doing a bit of Googling, one guy did and has better pics: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452678
Doing a bit of Googling, one guy did and has better pics: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452678
#3
Holy Crap, I thought I was going to have to do an under the axle dual exhaust setup, but damn!
Seeing that it's possible to do a dual over the axle without keeping the pipes together changes everything!
Seeing that it's possible to do a dual over the axle without keeping the pipes together changes everything!
#4
I've wondered this too, but there has to be a reason. 74 says he has work done to the tub, so maybe there just isn't any room.
Doing a bit of Googling, one guy did and has better pics: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452678
Doing a bit of Googling, one guy did and has better pics: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452678
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Well, I'm going to ride my car up to an exhaust shop this week to get a quote and such. He's really good at fabbing up stuff apparently (and has a mandrel bender), so I'll talk to him and see if it is possible.
What I'm assuming is that if it is over the other axle, you don't need the relocation kits then?
What I'm assuming is that if it is over the other axle, you don't need the relocation kits then?
#6
Im about to get kooks headers and true duals. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMAG0100.jpg theres my relocated panhard bar with kit. Maryland speed sells a package kooks headers kooks true duals and relo panhard bar and body tunnel brace for 2200. The way i look at it my the best stuff for your car.
#7
I was really interested in the Kooks true dual system like I said but the additional expenses are too much for me currently. I am concerned about power and handling, and the installation of the panhard bar relocation kit leaves much to be desired from a handling perspective. The panhard bar is to be placed parallel to the ground but with the kit, it places it at an angle which creates a loose feeling in the back. The only solution is the JEG's relocation bracket that is installed and welded on the driver's side so that the panhard bar can be parallel to the ground again. Bummer, another added expense. (Rant here: Why the hell is the panhard bar relocation kit so damn expensive!?!)
Guitar: if you route the exhaust system as I suggested (one on each side of the axle), then no, you don't need a panhard bar relocation kit. Routing two exhaust pipes on the passenger side takes up a lot of space and requires the brace be relocated.
Guitar: if you route the exhaust system as I suggested (one on each side of the axle), then no, you don't need a panhard bar relocation kit. Routing two exhaust pipes on the passenger side takes up a lot of space and requires the brace be relocated.
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#14
Really wanting to go with 3" duals myself.
#17
What needs to be cut and rewelded anyways?
I know that the lines need to be relocated, but not sure about everything else....
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1. The torque arm: It's a moving part, so you would have to hang the exhaust low enough to avoid it's lowest point of travel. which means the exhaust would be nearly on the ground.
2. Moving parts around the axle: the differential, and panhard bar. Once you got past the torque arm there is very little room to route a pipe of any significant diameter over the axle. The differential under compression takes up room, and you have a fuel tank in the mix up there also. Routing a pipe in between the PHB support and the PHB presents a similar problem. The pipe must be in a position, and be small enough, to fit through at the lowest amount of space available (i.e. when the axle is at full compression).
3. Non-moving parts: Panhard bar support, the plastic fuel tank. The PHB support runs at an angle, and blocks a good chunk of access. Of course you have the unshielded plastic fuel tank there also. Hot exhaust and plastic fuel tanks make bad company.
4. Brake/Fuel lines running down the driver's side: These can be wrapped in 3m adhesive heat shielding tape.
For the sake of comparison, look at the S197 mustang. It has a three link suspension. The upper link is completely out of the way, unlike the torque arm.
Where the fuel tank is on the F-body, the Mustang has round recess for the spare tire, with the fuel tank behind it. The area around it is much more clear of obstruction then the F-body.
Of course because the fuel tank is out of the way, and the spare tire recess is a nice compact round shape, the location of the panhard bar's upper support is a non-issue.
Last edited by lees02WS6; 10-16-2011 at 07:55 AM.