47-55.1 Exhaust and 4 link

[skip99]

Searched a while, not really seeing anything...when running a triangulated 4 link on 47-52 trucks, looking for best ways to run exhaust...pics if you have any please.

[mr48chev]

The muffler shop I go to works on challenging stuff every day and I'd suggest finding out what muffler shop most of the hot rodders and street rodders in the area use. I worked in a muffler shop at one time and still hate doing exhaust work.

[MiraclePieCo]

This is one reason why I prefer parallel 4-link over triangulated. Triangulated runs diagonally through those areas where you need the space, whereas parallel leaves it wide open. Not much help if you already have the triangulated, eh?

[skip99]

I havent bought yetbut everything i read says triangulated is better for street,

I guess its actually easier to dump the exhaust in front of rear wheels,

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

This is one reason why I prefer parallel 4-link over triangulated. Triangulated runs diagonally through those areas where you need the space, whereas parallel leaves it wide open. Not much help if you already have the triangulated, eh?

[jweb]

I was concerned with the same exhaust problem. I really wanted the exhaust out the back, I had it before the axle for a few years and it just seemed too loud.

After way too much research I used a trailing arm suspension similar to this (mine has coilovers)http://nolimit.net/products#!/Rear-T...tegory=6257097

It rides really nice and plenty of room for exhaust. The other issue is, if you have an under bed gas tank then you may just want to stick with the triangulated 4 link and dump the exhaust ahead of the axle.

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by skip99

I havent bought yetbut everything i read says triangulated is better for street,

I guess its actually easier to dump the exhaust in front of rear wheels,

been using a parallel 4-link for years on street. never had a problem... so much so I am using it again on my current build . plus the up side is you have more room for the exahust

[skip99]

I installed some mini tubs to letme get a slightly wider tirei , and the no limit stuff actuall goes on the outsideof the frame, so , at least need a type that mounts under or inside the frame, also, yes, put the gas tank under the bed, but if it werent forthe andled upper arms, i would still have room for rear exhaust..

Originally Posted by jweb

I was concerned with the same exhaust problem. I really wanted the exhaust out the back, I had it before the axle for a few years and it just seemed too loud.

After way too much research I used a trailing arm suspension similar to this (mine has coilovers)http://nolimit.net/products#!/Rear-T...tegory=6257097

It rides really nice and plenty of room for exhaust. The other issue is, if you have an under bed gas tank then you may just want to stick with the triangulated 4 link and dump the exhaust ahead of the axle.

[skip99]

Thats what i was initially gonna do, but kept seeing posts about how the triangulated was better riding and cornering as opposed to the parallel with bar...


Thanks for reply

Originally Posted by slammed57

been using a parallel 4-link for years on street. never had a problem... so much so I am using it again on my current build . plus the up side is you have more room for the exahust

[b-mac]

Working on exhaust right now. I'm dumping mine just before the parallel bars.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by skip99

Thats what i was initially gonna do, but kept seeing posts about how the triangulated was better riding and cornering as opposed to the parallel with bar...

At the risk of hijacking this thread into a parallel vs triangulated thread...

In addition to more room for exhaust, parallel 4-link offers vastly more fore-aft adjustment and more pinion angle adjustability.
I've used parallel on two builds, triangulated on one build and I have no idea WTF anyone is talking about who suggests that one handles any better than the other.

[Stormin08]

i have had a parallel 4 link on my truck for 10yrs plus...i would rather have the UNNOTICEABLE ride difference vs. a loud droning cab noise anyday.

run a parallel and full exhaust to fully enjoy your ride.

[skip99]

Yeah, its hard to tell if guys are just repeating what they have heard or actually have driven them....

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

At the risk of hijacking this thread into a parallel vs triangulated thread...

In addition to more room for exhaust, parallel 4-link offers vastly more fore-aft adjustment and more pinion angle adjustability.
I've used parallel on two builds, triangulated on one build and I have no idea WTF anyone is talking about who suggests that one handles any better than the other.

[skip99]

Good info, thanks,

Originally Posted by Stormin08

i have had a parallel 4 link on my truck for 10yrs plus...i would rather have the UNNOTICEABLE ride difference vs. a loud droning cab noise anyday.

run a parallel and full exhaust to fully enjoy your ride.

[jwhotrod]

I have installed triangulated 4 bar setups in 4 streetrods now and find actually there is more room for exhaust and everything that way then with parallel 4 bars. primarily because there is no track bar or panhard rod in the way. I take the exhaust thru between the 4 link bars and up over the axle and since there is on leaf springs in the way you can go out under the frame rails and bypass the tank. plus the rearend stays in place and doesn't shift sideways on the panhard rod movement. They plant hard and no wheel hop.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by jwhotrod

primarily because there is no track bar or panhard rod in the way.

agreed, the track or panhard or other locating device takes up the space you save over a triangulated.

the late 70s early 80s GM big bodies and g bodys all used triangulated setups, you could find that twister shaped exhaust pipe from one or like mr48 says, muffler shops have seen it all.

I have installed and driven on no less than 6 triangulated setups. never had a problem getting exhaust even under very low trucks.

[dsraven]

REALLY try hard to get the exhaust out the back. oxides of nitrogen and water in the exhaust tend to take the shine off stuff and leave a rusty finish. or, maybe that's the look you want...
still, nothing worse (in my opinion) than a loud cab. after a few hours you silently wonder if you're hurting your ears. then the ringing after getting out and the position of the stereo volume setting when you get back in confirms it.
when I see a nice looking hotrod and then hear the thing start and it sounds like a grain truck with no muffler I always say, the guy shouldda spent less on the stereo and more on the exhaust. there is just something classy about a nice looking ride but a low, muffled rumble that says "yeah, I got the power but I'm not flaunting it".
I know, I'm getting old. no need to tell me, lol.

[b-mac]

Jeeze Raven....I bought mufflers...what more do you want?!

[dsraven]

if you wouldda just bought a single, cheap,muffler you could spend more on pipe to get out the back, or maybe hang around the muffler shop and grab anything outta the scrap bin that looks like you could cobble it together to fit yours then spend the money you have on ear plugs and rust paint. lol.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by b-mac

Jeeze Raven....I bought mufflers...what more do you want?!