Does Fays2 Watts Link Fit with Bassani Dual Exhaust?
03-25-2012, 12:15 AM
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Does Fays2 Watts Link Fit with Bassani Dual Exhaust? I am considering getting a Fays2 watts link for my Trans Am, but I have a Bassani dual exhaust. Based on the pictures I have seen on the site, it looks like the watts link may not fit due to the pipe that goes in front and under the panhard bar. I am curious if anyone on here is running both or knows whether they are compatible.
This is what that pipe looks like on my car:
This is what that pipe looks like on my car:
03-25-2012, 04:20 PM
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From the picks you posted I'd say no it wont fit.
Mine is tight with a 12 bolt & support cover. With an over & under axle pipe or (should say panhard), doubt that's gonna happen.
Mine is tight with a 12 bolt & support cover. With an over & under axle pipe or (should say panhard), doubt that's gonna happen.
03-25-2012, 05:03 PM
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Guy who have the watts link...
I have a tight budget, but the watts link has my interest. How much better does the car handle with the watts link over an aftermarket pan hard bar?
Mine is mostly a street car but I want to get into HPDE like events. Thanks.
I have a tight budget, but the watts link has my interest. How much better does the car handle with the watts link over an aftermarket pan hard bar?
Mine is mostly a street car but I want to get into HPDE like events. Thanks.
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03-26-2012, 01:16 AM
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Thanks for the responses and the extra pictures. I was afraid the consensus would be that the watts link would not fit as is...
As you've pointed out, the problem is the pipe that goes under the PHB (both pipes go over the axle). Based on peterlawl84's pictures, I think the watts link support at the axle on the passenger side would clear. The arm that connects that support to the propeller might clear only if either the lowest or highest propeller mount is used and even then would probably hit the pipe once the suspension starts moving.
As you've pointed out, the problem is the pipe that goes under the PHB (both pipes go over the axle). Based on peterlawl84's pictures, I think the watts link support at the axle on the passenger side would clear. The arm that connects that support to the propeller might clear only if either the lowest or highest propeller mount is used and even then would probably hit the pipe once the suspension starts moving.
03-26-2012, 08:27 AM
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Yeah, not real sure it would fit with the Bassani duals, and $650 is a lot to spend on something you hope will fit.
I never got around to installing the Watts link I have before I sold my Camaro, but I knew it was going to be tight with the 12-bolt and custom duals I had, and I had a feeling it would have required refabbing part of the exhaust to clear, hence why I never got around to messing with it. Now that my Camaro is gone, I guess I need to sell it and recoup at least some of the expense.
I never got around to installing the Watts link I have before I sold my Camaro, but I knew it was going to be tight with the 12-bolt and custom duals I had, and I had a feeling it would have required refabbing part of the exhaust to clear, hence why I never got around to messing with it. Now that my Camaro is gone, I guess I need to sell it and recoup at least some of the expense.
