[Healeys] More on exhaust

Bob Spidell bspidell at comcast.net
Wed Oct 23 21:01:55 MDT 2019


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 don’t appear to have any leaks.
>
> My complaint is that I get exhaust blowing into the cockpit- when I’ve got the top down and I’m sitting in traffic- if I have the top up and the back window unzipped, especially with the door windows up.
> As long as I’m moving when the top’s down I’m OK, and if I have the cockpit all closed up it’s fine as well.
> Now I realize you’re bound to get some exhaust smell, depending on which way the wind is blowing, but I’m wondering if I should try to find some exhaust tips that point down, or maybe lengthen them a little.
> I guess we’re all used to much cleaner tail pipe emissions, but I really find every stoplight an ordeal…I know, Healeys aren’t made for city traffic, but I’m usually on my way out of town!
>
> Stephen, BJ8
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