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Old 01-08-2014, 08:58 PM
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Default Need opinions on exhaust with clearance issues.

So I am running out of ideas, my 2002 camaro is lowered on BMR's. I recently installed TSP headers with catted y-pipe. I had my motor mounts replaced in anticipation of ground clearance so I am sure it has helped some. But, unfortunately my driveway is very steep, and there is no way to avoid scratching my driveway up. So, the way I see it, I have three options.
1. Switch to y-pipe and hope I get better ground clearance.
2. Swap headers and pipe to another setup that offers better clearance.
3. Put the original exhaust manifolds and y-pipe back on.

anyone know of any other options?
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Well I guess that depends on how bad your car is going to scrape on your driveway lol
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What part of ypipe is scraping? If its just the cats then an oryp should fix the problem. If not then maybe a BBK setup would offer more clearance due to 2.5" ypipe vs TSP 3" one.
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How steep is your driveway? I am lowered on BMR springs with HH in rear and Koni lower perch on the front with dumped 3" true duals and I don't scrape very often
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I would break up the concrete and pour it back only elongate the ramp up from the street so it is not so steep on entry.

Get a permit from the city and have a concrete company come out and do it. Might cost you 3 - 5 bills for it.

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Originally Posted by Streetlegal?
How steep is your driveway? I am lowered on BMR springs with HH in rear and Koni lower perch on the front with dumped 3" true duals and I don't scrape very often
It's annoyingly steep, probably for no reason. I didn't even think there would be a problem until I came home after getting the parts installed. I'm going to try the ORY and hope I can creep up easier.



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