Driving car without exhaust hooked up?

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  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I found an original Y-Pipe for $85 shipped ... I was considering buying it then have the exhaust guy cut off the Y and connect to the H-pipe ...
     
    dmhines, May 29, 2007
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  2. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    I would have pipes bent. If he`s good it will look nicer. just my opinion
     
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  3. MaverickRunner

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    (y) Let the boy pull you with the 4 wheeler....heck its only 3 miles!!:yup:
     
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  4. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    Honestly Dan, I wouldn't do it. Your talking about 800-900 degrees. Get it towed or get a y-pipe.

    Now, if you had headers....
     
    69 ina 1/2, May 29, 2007
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  5. littleredtoy

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    You are a car show guy....sounds like a good excuse to buy that enclosed trailer!
     
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  6. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    As nice as that car is, I'd have it towed.
     
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    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    Rent a tow bar or dollies and tow the car!
     
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    I wouldn't drive it like that....
     
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  9. hotrod-daddy

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    Make some down pipes with those universal flanges........$20-$30 is way cheaper than having it towed......JMO
     
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    I'd tow it....that exhaust is way hot. My stock manifolds were in the 490 degree range at idle. Used an infrared thermometer to check my thermostat temps. Handy device.
     
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  11. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Yeah ... I have an IR thermometer as well ... they are neat. Thanks for posting that info .. I was wondering what temp they run at. I painted the manifold heat shield using standard engine paint ... I assume that is what Ford used. I'll see how it holds up ...
     
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  12. dkstuck

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    If you would chance it and it does burn,,,hm,,,AAA is a great thing! Premium members get 4 tows (up to 100 miles) a year free. You may have to tell them car wont start, but they will have it towed to garage. It's just a great deal for anyone who travels. The card is in your name, not the car. If you are with a buddy an his car breaks down, AAA Will cover it! Course it comes off your 4 calls per year. Something to think about.
     
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  13. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    if you get it up to 140 and then shut it down, you should be able to coast there.. lol

    in a real nice car like yours, i wouldnt chance it
     
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  14. Rando76

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    I don't think I'd chance it either. Too bad you don't live nearby Dan, we could haul it on my trailer.
     
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  15. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    Maybe you could talk Hawko or Wayne into a free trailer trip?
     
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