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Jim in Upstate NY · 07-15-2011, 04:51 PM

I just put a set of Fenton Headers on my 40 Ford Coupe and I must say they went on with EZE! Now I want to run just straight pipes. Do most of you guys run the pipes through the frame or under it. Thanks, Jim

Henry/Kokomo · 07-15-2011, 06:08 PM

Mine - '46 Sedan - run through the frame, but the car sits lower than stock. Good luck.

ford38v8 · 07-15-2011, 06:55 PM

Jack it up and use a pair if torque tubes. Rad!

Brendan · 07-15-2011, 10:42 PM

i have straight pipes on my 36 pickup . i got the exhaust from Reds the pipes run through the frame

PeterC · 07-15-2011, 10:46 PM

My 39 and 35 duals are thru the frame with Fentons up front.

ken ct · 07-15-2011, 11:35 PM

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19Fordy · 07-16-2011, 09:02 AM

On my 40 Ford I run them "thru". It's a pretty tight fit on the driver side as the depressed clutch wants to hit the exhaust pipe. I also used FENTON headers. However, I use mufflers.

B-O-B · 07-16-2011, 10:08 AM

The 34 had home made duals on when I bought it some years back. I purchased a set of headers from REDS & used the mufflers that were on the car when purchased. They looked different & had a number stamped in them. I googled the number & it came up porsche 944. They sound ok so I'll leave them till they wear out than I will most likely get a set of brockmans.

Straightpipes · 07-16-2011, 10:34 PM

Hi Jim, My 41 has Fenton headers and the right side outlet lines right up with the frame hole. On my 34 I have Reds headers with two pieces of conduit going straight back on each side... Straightpipes.....Did you decide to keep the 40? Butch

Jim in Upstate NY · 07-17-2011, 06:09 PM

I have decided to sell the 40 and thought I would finish up the exhaust system. I think selling it as a Ready for the Road car would make it sell better. Jim

ken1939 · 07-18-2011, 11:11 AM

Yes running/driving cars always sell easier than projects. I am at that stage with my 31 Chevy. I want it to be reletively done, but they can still tinker with it. Exhaust can be inexpensive if you go with aluminized pipe, I am sure that you can find a good local shop to do the work, unless your good with bends and a welder.

Most of the 40's I have seen done go through the openings in the frame, I would think 2 inch would work fine.

07-15-2011, 04:51 PM	#1
Jim in Upstate NY Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 65	Straight pipes Question??? I just put a set of Fenton Headers on my 40 Ford Coupe and I must say they went on with EZE! Now I want to run just straight pipes. Do most of you guys run the pipes through the frame or under it. Thanks, Jim

07-15-2011, 06:08 PM	#2
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Straight pipes Question??? Mine - '46 Sedan - run through the frame, but the car sits lower than stock. Good luck.

07-15-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Straight pipes Question??? Jack it up and use a pair if torque tubes. Rad! __________________ Alan

07-15-2011, 10:42 PM	#4
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Straight pipes Question??? i have straight pipes on my 36 pickup . i got the exhaust from Reds the pipes run through the frame __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

07-15-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
PeterC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 855	Re: Straight pipes Question??? My 39 and 35 duals are thru the frame with Fentons up front.

07-15-2011, 11:35 PM	#6
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Straight pipes Question??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Through frame,straight pipes. no muffelers. ken ct. 36 coupe.

07-16-2011, 09:02 AM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Straight pipes Question??? On my 40 Ford I run them "thru". It's a pretty tight fit on the driver side as the depressed clutch wants to hit the exhaust pipe. I also used FENTON headers. However, I use mufflers.

07-16-2011, 10:08 AM	#8
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Straight pipes Question??? The 34 had home made duals on when I bought it some years back. I purchased a set of headers from REDS & used the mufflers that were on the car when purchased. They looked different & had a number stamped in them. I googled the number & it came up porsche 944. They sound ok so I'll leave them till they wear out than I will most likely get a set of brockmans.

07-16-2011, 10:34 PM	#9
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: Straight pipes Question??? Hi Jim, My 41 has Fenton headers and the right side outlet lines right up with the frame hole. On my 34 I have Reds headers with two pieces of conduit going straight back on each side... Straightpipes.....Did you decide to keep the 40? Butch

07-17-2011, 06:09 PM	#10
Jim in Upstate NY Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 65	Re: Straight pipes Question??? I have decided to sell the 40 and thought I would finish up the exhaust system. I think selling it as a Ready for the Road car would make it sell better. Jim

07-18-2011, 11:11 AM	#11
ken1939 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 271	Re: Straight pipes Question??? Yes running/driving cars always sell easier than projects. I am at that stage with my 31 Chevy. I want it to be reletively done, but they can still tinker with it. Exhaust can be inexpensive if you go with aluminized pipe, I am sure that you can find a good local shop to do the work, unless your good with bends and a welder. Most of the 40's I have seen done go through the openings in the frame, I would think 2 inch would work fine.