Exhaust Trumpet Hanger Question on 72 Cutlass
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Exhaust Trumpet Hanger Question on 72 Cutlass
Having a problem trying to get the Trumpets (442 Bumper) on my 72 Cutlass to line up properly. I bought the entire 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust system from Pypes, but the Hangers near the tips are not lining up. Anybody have any pictures or suggestions? I know there has been a lot of talk about how far the trumpets come out from the bumper, but if I can get some opinions I would be grateful. Happy Memorial Day to all you Veterans and Thank You for your Service..
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I bought a kit from pypes as well, and the tailpipe hangers that came with my kit didn't look like they were going to line up either. I ended up buying some hangers from Fusick for the trumpet exhaust, and they look like they will work. I haven't installed my exhaust yet tho. Hopefully some others will chime in here
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Oh Shane I forgot to ask about the X-Pipe. The x pipe has an arrow on it and the instructions were saying it should face forward ( guess towards the front of the car) which I would think they would face the arrow in the direction of the exhaust flow. I already assembled everything, but didn't welding anything yet. I don't remember if there was an arrow on the other side of the x-pipe and which way that was facing. But as of now the arrow is facing the rear of the car as it is up on a lift looking up at it.. Thanks for any help.
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Dah, now I see the brackets on page 53 (part # TPH702) for my 72 Cutlass w/the 442 bumper cut outs and trumpets.. I wish they had the part number next to the pic so I could see if it was different from the hanger I got from Pypes.
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Here ya go. The one on the left is the hanger i got from pypes, and the one on the right is from Fusick. the one from Fusick bolts to the bumper bracket and not the frame like the pypes one.
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On the arrow on the X pipe, I mocked mine up on the floor and had it the same as you, and then read the instructions and noticed the same thing. I guess i'll point it in the direction that they say? lol
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Thanks for all your help Shane, thank you for the pictures you save me a whole Lotta time since everybody is closed today.
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Hey n/p! i was worried that once i received the ones from Fusick, that they'd be the same as the ones i got from Pypes, but i took a chance. Are the ones that you got from Pypes the same as the ones they sent me?
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Fusick's is really good about returns though, i've returned a lot of stuff and never had a problem, they always credit my credit card.
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