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Re: [Healeys] More on exhaust

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] More on exhaust
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:01:55 -0700
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Tailpipes should extend at least an inch and, preferably, two, beyond 
the  edge of the bumper (IMO, of course).

On 10/23/2019 3:22 PM, Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> After that long thread on down pipes, I have an exhaust question for you.
> I had sealed my down pipe/ manifold seams with gaskets made from Remflex 
> (graphite based material)
> and it worked very well. I pressurized my system and donâ??t appear to have 
> any leaks.
>
> My complaint is that I get exhaust blowing into the cockpit- when Iâ??ve got 
> the top down and Iâ??m sitting in traffic- if I have the top up and the back 
> window unzipped, especially with the door windows up.
> As long as Iâ??m moving when the topâ??s down Iâ??m OK, and if I have the 
> cockpit all closed up itâ??s fine as well.
> Now I realize youâ??re bound to get some exhaust smell, depending on which 
> way the wind is blowing, but Iâ??m wondering if I should try to find some 
> exhaust tips that point down, or maybe lengthen them a little.
> I guess weâ??re all used to much cleaner tail pipe emissions, but I really 
> find every stoplight an ordealâ?¦I know, Healeys arenâ??t made for city 
> traffic, but Iâ??m usually on my way out of town!
>
> Stephen, BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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