This is something that may hurt a few of you out there. Cutting into a perfectly good car is not something easily done...
Some photos and a short explanation below:
So doing a side exit exhaust like on these cars while not ideal, totally possible. Not even that difficult.
I used 2 1/2" pipe throughout all of it. 3" could totally work with a little more finesse. Cutting the holes in the car I used a hole saw and grinder. But when I got to the inner support (The stuff you probably really shouldn't cut) I used a plasma gun. Made things so much easier. I cleaned it up and added a couple of welds but never got around to taking a photo.
This little tool here is great for guys who don't want to throw sparks or make clean circle cuts. I use this a ton.
The tire has more than 2" of clearance and brake lines are about a quarter. If need be just dent the back cubby in a little. It's made from very thin sheet metal. (Welding onto it with flux core is a joy.)
The muffler I went with is a black widow 250. Gave the little 305 way more low-end rumble than I thought possible. Does get a little high-pitched when racing the honda civics guys. No drone at all, and when cruising it is totally possible to have a normal conversation with the girlfriend. (will try a louder muffler next time)
Some photos and a short explanation below:
So doing a side exit exhaust like on these cars while not ideal, totally possible. Not even that difficult.
I used 2 1/2" pipe throughout all of it. 3" could totally work with a little more finesse. Cutting the holes in the car I used a hole saw and grinder. But when I got to the inner support (The stuff you probably really shouldn't cut) I used a plasma gun. Made things so much easier. I cleaned it up and added a couple of welds but never got around to taking a photo.
This little tool here is great for guys who don't want to throw sparks or make clean circle cuts. I use this a ton.
The tire has more than 2" of clearance and brake lines are about a quarter. If need be just dent the back cubby in a little. It's made from very thin sheet metal. (Welding onto it with flux core is a joy.)
The muffler I went with is a black widow 250. Gave the little 305 way more low-end rumble than I thought possible. Does get a little high-pitched when racing the honda civics guys. No drone at all, and when cruising it is totally possible to have a normal conversation with the girlfriend. (will try a louder muffler next time)
