GA Architect

Thank you for the pictures - beautiful 40!!

See if these help. For clarification: Tire - 32x11.50R15, Rim - 15" OEM modified to 9" wide, Springs - OME medium CS001R, Shackle - OMEGS9

Thanks! A lot of work but its totaly worth it just for the sound of the 2f engine. Plus with the top off and the winsheild folded down I feel like I am on a safari haha. Breaks on these things are the most annoying thing to do on these early...

running the pipe straight back will pull all the exhaust right back in - it HAS to go out behind the rear tire don't ask me how I know :rolleyes: [also, the closer the exhaust comes out behind the tire, the more hassle the emissions guys will...

@65swb45 brings up a good point, and reminded me of what modifications I had to do to a new exhaust that was installed when I initially purchased my 40. In the photo below, you can see how the mechanic had the exhaust run a little more than 45...

What does your exhaust guy think? He should have more experience than the average Joe on tailpipe placement. It’s not just cosmetic, or clearance to consider. In my experience, the closer the end of the pipe is to the back corner, the more...

I like the 45 degree exit as shown.

What do you all think? Do you like the straight out the side? We were wondering how that would play w/ 35s (and larger). Do you like the 45degree exit? A few more views:

Working on it!

When with the headers?

Taking the top off was a hint to my next big project. Its been a full year since I started looking into getting a soft top. I decided to focus on the engine swap instead and putting the soft top on the back burner. Rachael (my wife) says I need...

I should have said I also took the top off because why not!