[TR] [NET] Exhaust tip

[David Friedlander]

Good point, Charlie. I'd also want to help direct exhaust fumes
away from the car... especially at idle.

I remember, some years ago, having this discussion for my TR6,
too.

Dave

On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 12:08 PM chahles via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
wrote:

> When I did the new exhaust system on my TR3 I put about a 6" stubby on
> that turned down about 90 degrees at the end, keeping the paint clean for 6
> yrs now.
>
> Charlie Costa
>
>
>
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>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Bruce Penttinnen via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> Date: 9/9/20 19:40 (GMT-05:00)
> To: net at newenglandtriumphs.org, triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [NET] Exhaust tip
>
> Evening Dave
>
> Congratulations on the successful install.
>
> A good 2 inches beyond the body will keep the dirt from collecting on the
> car and keep the fumes away from you. Next time you are out in traffic and
> you see  some of the cars with a very dirty rear valance, look and see
> where the tail pipe ends, probably too close to the car.
>
> Take care
>
> Bruce Penttinen  80 TR7
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
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> net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> Sent: Wed, Sep 9, 2020 5:28 pm
> Subject: [NET] Exhaust tip
>
> Hey all ~
>
> I recently i stalled a new [stock] exhaust system on my TR3 and it
> sounds fine but I note the rear tailpipe/exhaust tip only reached a
> point flush with the back of the body. Is there some rule-of-thumb
> for how much extension a rear tailpipe should have?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Friedlander
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