MichiganLarry

I swapped a 95 caprice plastic tank into a 75 a body. The exhaust system is pretty close where it comes over the axle. Probably about 1/2 inch of clearance. I wrapped the exhaust pipe with header wrap but am uncomfortable about this. What do you guys think? Do I need to put this car on a trailer and take it to the exhaust shop?

65impalass

How about a steel heat shield?

gofastwclass

iTrader: (2)

1990's Ford Thunderbirds use nylon fuel tanks mounted UNDER the driveshaft and OVER the exhaust - totally safe. Hahahaha. Mine does have factory heat shields between the tank and exhaust but I'm not sure the clearance. I'm sure the air gap is more than half an inch in most areas but not as big as you may think.

My Trans Am has a nylon fuel tank and it sits right above the cross flow muffler with a heat shield. Again, I'm not sure of the clearance but it can't be more than a couple of inches.

bczee

iTrader: (12)

1/2" is pertty close.. but if you have it wrapped and have some heat shield or refective tape between the pipe and tank (or on the tank).. I think you will be ok.

My Chevelle w/Impala tank is close and no problems, but it is not as close as yours.

BC

ijimmy

Do you have 3 inch pipe ? my 64 chevelle is running a 96 impala tank with 2 1/2 pipe , no issues , totally different cars I know , maybe an exhaust pipe mod is needed