71 Dodge Dart 360 V8

uber cool · Post by **uber cool** » Mon Jan 02, 17 9:51 pm

The other thing im not sure about is fitting a H pipe across the exhausts. I know it supposed to help with scavenging but has anyone got a system fitted that doesn't have the balance pipe? As I'm told it sounds better without?

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Jan 02, 17 9:59 pm

In terms of "H" pipes, i think it is as broad as it is long, "H" pipes can make some tasks a real pain.

BTW, if you think your set up is tight, try a big block in one of those Puppies!!

uber cool · Post by **uber cool** » Mon Jan 02, 17 10:09 pm

Pete wrote:In terms of "H" pipes, i think it is as broad as it is long, "H" pipes can make some tasks a real pain.

BTW, if you think your set up is tight, try a big block in one of those Puppies!!

Ok thanks, since i haven't fabricated one yet I'll leave it out for now and see how it runs , certainly makes it easy to take the exhaust off on 2 sections.

In my teens I worked on Mini's a lot, but since then my hands and arms have gained a few pounds!

Big block, no thanks, I didn't realise until I came to drop the auto box I knew so many swear words

Johnny Dart · Post by **Johnny Dart** » Mon Jan 02, 17 10:23 pm

Good project

uber cool · Post by **uber cool** » Mon Jan 02, 17 10:32 pm

Johnny Dart wrote:Good project

Thanks, was reading about yours earlier tonight too

Johnny Dart · Post by **Johnny Dart** » Tue Jan 03, 17 6:51 am

uber cool wrote:
Johnny Dart wrote:Good project
Thanks, was reading about yours earlier tonight too

Thanks also, I'm afraid thatthe Dart project, stalled a bit at the moment, due to the arrival of the UTE, but the gearbox is out and on the bench ready so thats some progress.

Post by **MattH** » Tue Jan 03, 17 8:08 am

Looks a great car, lovely and straight, and the work you're doing is great to sort it out.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Tue Jan 03, 17 12:41 pm

uber cool wrote:The other thing im not sure about is fitting a H pipe across the exhausts. I know it supposed to help with scavenging but has anyone got a system fitted that doesn't have the balance pipe? As I'm told it sounds better without?

Did a lot of thinking on what to do on mine when I had the exhaust done. I opted to keep them separate for access etc. Sounds bloody good too!!

From all the research I did is that benefits are minimal under 500hp and that an X is better than a H. I'm pretty sure back to back with and without the H, that the ole 'butt dyno' would probably feel no real difference. Maybe 3-4hp and a movement in the peak torque higher up the rpm.

I'd rather be able to get to the diff without removing the exhaust first..........depends what you want from it really?

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Tue Jan 03, 17 3:48 pm

When I had the system done on the four door Satellite I put an H-pipe on it but had it flanged (like header ends) so you could pop it off for ease of access.

uber cool · Post by **uber cool** » Tue Jan 03, 17 11:14 pm

ok thanks guys for info on the exhaust.

The magnum 500's, they are gone now as they were 14's and all different width and offsets, not 1 matched!

This is maybe were I'll loose a few fans, as im going to run it on modern 17" wheels in matt black with polished rims.

But im not 100% sure might not have enough offset, but I need to get the car out on the ground and do the funny face pull whilst I walk around the car to see if I like or not.

But i do have plan B

Super Sloth · Post by **Super Sloth** » Wed Jan 04, 17 11:28 am

I'd vote for plan B!
Or rallyes.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Jan 04, 17 11:59 am

Modern wheels on old cars, never looks right to me...

Post by **MattH** » Wed Jan 04, 17 12:48 pm

Plan B, look at James' Demon, he runs similar.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Wed Jan 04, 17 12:53 pm

Loads on FABO run 17s...........The only wheel that I think looks about right is the usual Torque Thrust wheels.
Most of the moderns don't seem to fit with the period of the car.

I wonder if the 17" Rallye wheels would look right on this.....Seen it on an E and B body and it didn't look too bad???

Edit........Plan B for me!!!

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Wed Jan 04, 17 6:14 pm

I vote Plan B!

Lovely car by the way, welcome aboard!