Calling All True Dual Owners !!
Calling All True Dual Owners !! I really want to go with true dual, but I spoke with my friend at his muffler shop and he thinks that the pipes will run too close to the fuel and brake lines. Can someone tell me if they have had any problems with their set up. ANd so advantages and disadvantages with the set up.
Originally Posted by nharrison02ss
I really want to go with true dual, but I spoke with my friend at his muffler shop and he thinks that the pipes will run too close to the fuel and brake lines. Can someone tell me if they have had any problems with their set up. ANd so advantages and disadvantages with the set up.
Also, if you want to know the advantages of true duals... Do a search in this section for "true duals" and get a comfy chair. You'll find more info than you know what to do with.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 0
Yup, and don't do what I did. My mufflers run underneath the seats...I've got two inches of clearance at the most! Get them tucked in the driveshaft tunnel.
After that, you'll love them. You'll break more necks from people staring at your car as you drive by. It's fun.
After that, you'll love them. You'll break more necks from people staring at your car as you drive by. It's fun.
http://community.webshots.com/album/194638584PWShvb
there are some clearance pictures for you...that is 3" duals over the axle...it does have some heat wrap on the driver side pipe...if i were you i would either go 2.5" over both sides or 2.5" over the passenger side only...with the second being better since you do not have to worry about melting anything on the driver's side...imo 3" is too big to go over the axles...it's been done a few times but you may find it to be more of a hassle than the power differnce between 2.5" and 3" the weather will make more difference than that...without a large cam and heads or forced induction there is really no need to go 3"
there are some clearance pictures for you...that is 3" duals over the axle...it does have some heat wrap on the driver side pipe...if i were you i would either go 2.5" over both sides or 2.5" over the passenger side only...with the second being better since you do not have to worry about melting anything on the driver's side...imo 3" is too big to go over the axles...it's been done a few times but you may find it to be more of a hassle than the power differnce between 2.5" and 3" the weather will make more difference than that...without a large cam and heads or forced induction there is really no need to go 3"
!LS1 11 Second Club
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 7,133
Likes: 2
From: Miami
True duals are over-rated. I never thought I'd be saying this, but I'm really starting to believe it. They do sound very nice (I've had TD's on my car), but a good lt/Y-pipe/Catback combo will flow very well and sound very nice.
!LS1 11 Second Club
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 7,133
Likes: 2
From: Miami
If you're worried about a muffler being too close to the fuel lines, just wrap the lines in heat tape, or put some heat shielding material over the muffler. The driver side muffler on my old setup was a little close to the fuel lines/filter, but it never gave me any problems. I did wrap the lines though for good measure.
Trending Topics
Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
If you're worried about a muffler being too close to the fuel lines, just wrap the lines in heat tape, or put some heat shielding material over the muffler. The driver side muffler on my old setup was a little close to the fuel lines/filter, but it never gave me any problems. I did wrap the lines though for good measure.
thanks
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
We always turn the fuel line brackets around & it gives good clearance 
__________________
Jason
Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
Jason
Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA
We always turn the fuel line brackets around & it gives good clearance
my pipes are about 1/4" from the lines...... havent caught fire yet in over two years, so i guess im alright.
