Muffler to Gas Tank Clearance

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Muffler to Gas Tank Clearance #144662 11/02/08 11:52 AM 11/02/08 11:52 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 598 NC, USA D davenc OP mopar
davenc OP mopar D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 598 NC, USA	I have a 70 E-body and plan to mount the mufflers behind the rear axle (where the factory round mufflers were). However, I am using the Ultraflow oval mufflers (3in). What is the guideline for how much clearance there needs to be between the gas tank and the muffler body? I know the mufflers will radiate some heat, but since they are all the way to the rear of the car, I figure the muffs will be cooler than anywhere else in the system. Thanks for your answers! Dave

Re: Muffler to Gas Tank Clearance [Re: davenc] #144663 11/02/08 01:35 PM 11/02/08 01:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: I know the mufflers will radiate some heat, but since they are all the way to the rear of the car, I figure the muffs will be cooler than anywhere else in the system. I agree & although I cant give you an exact measurement to shoot for as a minimum I have seen them in close proximity & no issues & the airflow works wonders. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

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