Bassboy3313 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 rear end is back in the car, camber adjustments arbitrarily set to the middle and is already way better than before. I'm in the process of torquing all bolts to spec and just have the driveshaft to diff, axle castle nuts and toe adjustments bolts to torque down. I need to do either some clearancing to the subframe mount plate or make a custom wrench in order to tighten/adjust the tow bolt. Between the subframe bushing mount bolt and the mounting plate, makes it impossible to get a normal wrench on the bolt. Once that's all done, just gotta fill diff with fluid and *crossing fingers* everything should finally be done and I can move onto engine stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 NOICE!!! Engine stuff is the best stuff. Glad you are getting/got the subframe sorted. +1 points for you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Haven't had ANY time to work on this thing the last few weeks. I finally got the front wheels/tires on and my old setup sold to recoup some cash. All that is left on the rear end is to fill the diff with fluid and bolt up the driveshaft to the diff. I have been brainstorming exhaust ideas and not sure what I will do yet. One thought is side exit right in front of the rear wheel, but I would want it to be super quiet which seems hard for a side exit. The reason I consider it is because with the new e30 diff conversion, I no longer can route the exhaust above the subframe, it must go underneath, which I am afraid will hang too low for comfort. Just brainstorming right now. I guess I won't know until I get the car up and look underneath again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 What size exhaust pipe are you thinking of running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Planning on sticking with the 2.5" Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 These things sound amazing and are not very loud. I have 1 3" one on my e36 and it is quiet when cruising and wakes up at WOT. No drone is also a big bonus Shorter one https://m.summitracing.com/parts/flo-12512409 Longer https://m.summitracing.com/parts/flo-12518409 Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 May bad this is the one I use it is a little different https://m.summitracing.com/parts/flo-13012100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hmm I'm liking that that first one you posted its body is only 4" vs the 6" of the correct one. The 4" would keep it tucked up where it doesn't hang lower than the floor under the car. I'll have to ponder this. I've been brainstorming with Brian and we thought that I could run an oval section under rear subframe so it doesn't hang as low. Trouble is I'm having a hard time finding a 2.5" transition adapter to go from round to oval. Then another to go back to round after subframe. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Were you looking for something like these? http://www.racemufflers.com/Oval-to-Round-Transitions-s/2021.htm B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Yes, but as you see the smallest size seems to always be 3". I need 2.5" Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 This may work ... http://spintechmufflers.com/frame-clearance-tube-priced-each/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Will that change the sound of the exhaust at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 I like the idea of an oval section, it will give you tons of clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Will that change the sound of the exhaust at all? It may change it some due to the way the sound waves will bounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 There's always the side exit boom tube option jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Dave, the place you posted has 2.5" round to oval too. http://spintechmufflers.com/straight-line-transitions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Dave, the place you posted has 2.5" round to oval too. http://spintechmufflers.com/straight-line-transitions/ Yup I saw that, but figured the "frame clearance tubing" is basically what I'd be making with two round-to-oval adapters and an oval section. And it's cheaper. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10416?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-magnaflow&gclid=CMaW0YehgtUCFcS4wAodUDkHvA Why not run a round muffler/resonator mid car, then adjust the tubing to go where it needs to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 The stock routing goes over the rear subframe, then under the half-shaft. With the work that he's done in that area, and the larger-than-stock tubing, it would be a tight squeeze. Running it under the subframe works but it's pretty close to the ground at that point. Thankfully, I raised my subframe a couple inches, so I shouldn't have this issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 ^^^ What he said I ordered the flowmaster HP-2 resonator and am just waiting on a call from the company that makes the frame clearance tubing as they may be able to save me time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 ^^^ What he said I ordered the flowmaster HP-2 resonator and am just waiting on a call from the company that makes the frame clearance tubing as they may be able to save me time and money. Can't wait to hear those puppies, I'm think about putting them on the e38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Decided to remove the turbo and manifold to see where the exhaust leak is coming from while I wait for mandrel bent exhaust pieces to come in the mail. This may explain why my car sounded like a diesel engine last summer. Holy exhaust leak/shitty alignment batman!!!!! Don't do eBay manifolds, just don't! I'm picking up@snap old ceramic coated manifold and turbo adapter for piece of mind. Ordering new exhaust manifold gaskets too. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 That is an impressive amount of misalignment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 almost looks like the flange might be upside down on that manifold (which is exactly the problem with some ebay volvo manifolds too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 That's a good point. I bet you are right with that one. All I know is that it spooled pretty decently like this, so I'm anxious to find out what it does with a proper manifold. I just won a lot of 2.5" SS mandrel bent pipe on eBay consisting of 2 180 bends, 1 45 bend and 4 90 bends all for $35 plus shipping. Should be plenty for what i need to make my exhaust. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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