35 replies to this topic

[hanra]

Can someone please tell me the diameter of the stock exhaust system to suit LH SLR 5000? Twin 2in?

[EunUCh]

Not sure,but dont think they were 2in,could be wrong but me thinks they were smaller than 2,maybe 1 3/4

[hanra]

Yeah I was thinking perhaps 1 3/4in also...?? As Im chasing some exhaust flanges, I need to know the correct size, so I can find the right flange...

[REDA9X]

2" to the mufflers, 1 5/8" past that to the tail pipes

[hanra]

Brilliant work by a brilliant mind!!! Thanks for that info! Now to try and find some exhaust flanges...

[a9x868]

2" to the mufflers, 1 5/8" past that to the tail pipes

tailpipes commonly referred to as pea shooters
not many people like em!
but original fitment yes
i love em personally

[a9x868]

Brilliant work by a brilliant mind!!! Thanks for that info! Now to try and find some exhaust flanges...

brad
a company called finnex!
here in w.a. helped me out with brackets
and they can do original pipes
at least they could when i did mine
although mine is an a9x
they will cost you and you will
have to wait as they are no longer a carried
item as far as parts go
will have to order
i believe mufflers with 2in inlet and 1 5/8 outlet are
nla so you will have to be inventive!
i had to!
don,t know if walker exhaust are still operating
if so try them also
cheers
davemc

[hanra]

Just saw two exhaust shops after work, one shop, the fella really didnt seem very interested or enthused about doing it. But did give me some time of day.

The second shop I got there at 5:01 and straight up the fella pretty much told me to come back during business hours, he wasn't interested in my business at all.

Him and his little buddy did say that no LH or LX V8 Torana ever had 1 5/8in tailpipes. They were full 2in. They said they will fit whatever I want but I was wrong.

So I think there are another 2 shops in town left to try but I thought id try the 2 better ones first...... Business must be booming.

[76lxhatch]

1 5/8" sounds very small, Red would certainly know better than me but maybe he meant 1 7/8"?

Are you planning on replicating the crimped bends too...?

[hanra]

I found this LH L31 SLR5000 on AMCS I think, said it was un-restored and un-molested?

The pipes do indeed look like pea shooters... I just couldnt get over how rude that fella was... I know he is the owner also. I know Im a bit of a country hick simpleton who dosnt know much, but Ive had expert input on the tailpipe size being 1 5/8in,

[hanra]

Yeah well your wrong to and them muffler shop fellas know better then you!

[ls2lxhatch]

The LH parts catalog lists the same tailpipe support clamp for 6 & 8 cyl engines and a different part number for 4 cyl engines.

This would indicate that the 6 & 8 cyl tailpipes were the same diameter.




Tailpipe listing

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 03 July 2012 - 10:44 PM.

[a9x4dr]

According to the LH service manual, for a 308 v8 you have:
Exhaust pipes 2.00 in (6 cylinders & 253 v8 got 1.87 in)
Tail pipes 1.62 in (as ls2lxhatch says above, this the same for 6 and 8 cylinders)

And in case you needed to know, thickness was/is 0.06 in for all.

[dattoman]

Finnex are now called Autoline
One of the bretheran businesses

1300 310 310 (ask for Brad or Peter)

Now... Walker books say there is either a 1 5/8 or 2" tailpipe available
I always thought they were 1 7/8 myself too (mine are 2.5" nowdays)
So never trust a catalogue or your memory

I have an account with them if need be so can get them and ship them over for you or at least go get a sample pic

[hanra]

RE: My previous post. My lx is sedan is an slr 5000. Tail pipes are definately 1 5/8", often referred to as "pea shooters".
Cheers,
Daryl.

Sorry Daryl, wasnt having a dig at you mate, was more so having a dig at the wanker at the exhaust shop making out he knew better as he was the expert during our conversation.

Finnex are now called Autoline
One of the bretheran businesses

1300 310 310 (ask for Brad or Peter)

Now... Walker books say there is either a 1 5/8 or 2" tailpipe available
I always thought they were 1 7/8 myself too (mine are 2.5" nowdays)
So never trust a catalogue or your memory

I have an account with them if need be so can get them and ship them over for you or at least go get a sample pic

Wow Datto!!!! Ill keep that in mind as that could be extremely helpful!!!! But your a bloody helpful kinda fella!!! Thats awesome!!!! Thanks for that offer.




Thanks everyone for all the info and input. Appreciate it.

Edited by hanra, 04 July 2012 - 06:42 AM.

[hanra]

Went and seen another shop today. The swear black and blue the tailpipes were 2in. But at least they are willing to ring around and make some enquiries. Let's just hope they call me back. Most places dont.

[hanra]

Wow Daryl.....!! What can I say....? Thank bloody you!!!! I'll pass this onto the exhaust shop to see if this makes things a little easier. Perhaps they will believe me in regards to tail pipe size....?


Nah..... Probably not!!!

[dattoman]

Think you'll find its 1 1/2" on the balance
And if my scanner wasn't plagued with gremlins I'd put up a pic of it

[a9x868]

Think you'll find its 1 1/2" on the balance
And if my scanner wasn't plagued with gremlins I'd put up a pic of it

possibly 1 1/2 on balance tube if that's what you meant datto my tailpipes

were direct copie's from paul kramers ultra blue sedan that had never been rego'd

1 5/8 diamater and original mufflers were 2 inch in and 1 5/8 out but nla

i made up 2 inch to 1 5/8 reducing sleaves for mine so i could use the

original taipipes

sorry i don't have a better pic

[hanra]

I think I do Dave, its a rear 3/4 shot, do you mind if I post it up?

[a9x868]

I think I do Dave, its a rear 3/4 shot, do you mind if I post it up?

go for it brad