exhaust floor clearance problem

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by papa roger, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. papa roger

    papa roger Well-Known Member

    Well I'm buttoning up the 85 Regal after getting it running,and by the way it is an awesome engine thanks to JW. I have TA shorty headers with their 3" down pipes and I've installed Flowmaster mufflers on them and they fit real nice in the floor contour, but it doesn't look like I will be able to run any tail pipes or extension any farther than that because the floor is too low after that point. The mufflers are tight fitting to the floor with little room to spare and I don't see any way to lower them. Did any one else run into this problem ? I've considered using a reducer from 3' to 2 1/2" , but I'm not sure if that will do it. Is my only option to vigorously alter the contour of the floor ? Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks Roger

    On The Eighth Day God Created Buick
     
  2. regal81455

    regal81455 Well-Known Member

    Papa Roger -- Ive got a similar setup on my 81 regal. 462 w/ TA shorties. Difference on mine however is I ran 2 1/2" Pypes exhaust from there back to the bumper including an X pipe. I had no issues with the exhaust being to tight to the floor. Pictures may help if you can post some. Ill try to get some pics of mine up for you too.
     
  3. v8regalowner

    v8regalowner Silver level contributor

    I have ta long tube with an x pipe and 3" all the way but it was all custom bent but have no issues
     
  4. papa roger

    papa roger Well-Known Member

    Well guys I broke down and contacted an exhaust shop in Escanaba,MI. about 50 miles from here,and they are going to bend me some pipes that will fit. I was hoping to stay away from the expensive custom exhaust,but I should count myself lucky I got it as far as the tail pipes before bending over ! I know Buick and reasonable cost don't go together. But the good thing is I can finish the rest of the exhaust 3" all the way, and it won't look like a back yard job. Thanks for the response. Roger

    On The Eighth Day God Created Buick
     
  5. R4E5G5L

    R4E5G5L Not a Cutlass

  6. bigdawg70

    bigdawg70 1984 Buick Regal

    X2 I run a torque tech exhaust with x-pipe and its a3 1/2 inch reduced to a 3 inch exhaust. There are a few options for 3inch tails but Tourque Tech is one of the best buick suppliers we have.
     

Share This Page