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QUOTE(TrdKing @ Mar 2, 2006 - 6:51 PM) [snapback]401928[/snapback]
Why would you do this?
What do you think you will gain?
Alot of people do this because the over the axle part of the cat back is almost half of a circle. The flow is much better under the axle. Manny has pictures posted take a look this is very common with people with turbo set-ups.
You may scrape but thats a risk you will take. If you get a small exhaust your are less likely to scrape than with a 3''. I believe Manny had 3'' clearance with his 3'' exhaust, correct me if I'm wrong.
Bottom line: yes you can do it, yes it'll increase your risk of scraping, but just be careful.
yup erik, it was 3"..
one thing people forget about when they see it is that that is at its lowest point, right in the middle of the suspension arms. when you go over a speedbump, or whatever, the exhaust moves up with the rest of the chassis.
also, with smaller piping, and a more compotent shop, im sure you could get it tighter to the body, which would give you more clearance.
the only time you'll scrape is when you hit MAJOR, rim busting pot holes, on the passanger side of the car.
i have to drive down majorly crappy dirt roads from time to time for work, and even then, as long as i am decently carefull, i dont scrape.