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60apache · 08-31-2011, 04:46 PM

so my truck is a 1960 so I have the x frame. my question is has anyone modified their frame to run exhaust or even cut the x out?

BR3W CITY · 09-02-2011, 05:45 PM

modifying the frame to fit the exhaust? Um....modify the exhaust to fit the frame usually works better. The older big body gm's had x frames in the early years, they manage to squeeze some decent pipes into.

vin63 · 09-06-2011, 09:40 AM

Are you set on running the exhaust on the inner side of frame rails?

60apache · 09-12-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Are you set on running the exhaust on the inner side of frame rails?

well the exhaust now is outside the frame but I would like to do an x-pipe or both into one 3"

vin63 · 09-12-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 60apache

well the exhaust now is outside the frame but I would like to do an x-pipe or both into one 3"

It can be done, but it will require a significant portion of the exhaust to hang below the frame. Is there a particular reason you want an X-pipe?

60apache · 09-23-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

It can be done, but it will require a significant portion of the exhaust to hang below the frame. Is there a particular reason you want an X-pipe?

better flow and better sound on ls1

66redw/white · 09-23-2011, 07:58 PM

is there any room to go between the frame and the body?

jonzcustomshop · 09-23-2011, 09:04 PM

my 50 chev convertible "X frame" has windows cut in the x on the drivers side for the factory single exhaust... years ago someone cut matching windows on the other side.

another method that I saw on a super low 57 caddy: the exhaust was intergal, and welded into the frame rails, exhaust flex tubing was used in between the manifolds and the front part of the exhaust

60apache · 10-12-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

my 50 chev convertible "X frame" has windows cut in the x on the drivers side for the factory single exhaust... years ago someone cut matching windows on the other side.

another method that I saw on a super low 57 caddy: the exhaust was intergal, and welded into the frame rails, exhaust flex tubing was used in between the manifolds and the front part of the exhaust

thats a good idea.

72bigred · 10-12-2011, 12:58 AM

I am doing a 60 also.. I have went over this in my head a thousand times. I do have a 60 frame that has the X cut out that someone installed a cross member with holes for exhaust and it appears solid.. I saved it.. for whatever reason I dont want to get rid of it.. I although stayed with the X probably because "its different" than what most do and I tend to be that way. I am going with an inline 6 and I am keeping the torsion front susp.. I have no other way than to drop between the torsion and run outside the frame on one side. I did see this summer a guy that had cut half moons out of his X to allow for exhaust. The way I see these frames built unless you are planning on pulling the front end off the ground in the 1/8 or 1/4 they are strong enough to take the half moon cut and it can be done very clean.. I will check my pics as I took many of what he had done, it was clean and neat and looked great. Not sure what HP he was running but it was tubbed and built.. I saw no other extra added support from his mods to the X..

vin63 · 10-12-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 60apache

better flow and better sound on ls1

The X-pipe doesn't provide better flow...it does quiet down the exhaust (which is the primary goal with X-pipes on from the factory since the cross pulses help attenuate noise at lower RPMs) - if that's what you're looking to achieve. Being part of lots of exhaust research (flowbench, CFD modeling and real world) when I worked at Banks Engineering and the X-pipes' scavenging effects don't really occur until the upper RPMs, the range varied according to tubing diameter and distance from the collector.Just my $0.02 if it helps with routing your exhaust.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-12-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 60apache

so my truck is a 1960 so I have the x frame. my question is has anyone modified their frame to run exhaust or even cut the x out?

Check me out Bud.
Think I am the only one in the pack!
I cut the X part out.
Boxed & relieved frame as well.
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1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-12-2011, 04:04 PM

Homemade exhaust
Mufflers made out of 3 1/2" OD steel driveshaft.
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I thought I had pictures of the mufflers. Looked all over.
I'll have to take a picture of them.

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08-31-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	frame modification so my truck is a 1960 so I have the x frame. my question is has anyone modified their frame to run exhaust or even cut the x out?

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BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: frame modification modifying the frame to fit the exhaust? Um....modify the exhaust to fit the frame usually works better. The older big body gm's had x frames in the early years, they manage to squeeze some decent pipes into. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: frame modification Are you set on running the exhaust on the inner side of frame rails? __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-23-2011, 07:58 PM	#7
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: frame modification is there any room to go between the frame and the body? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

09-23-2011, 09:04 PM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: frame modification my 50 chev convertible "X frame" has windows cut in the x on the drivers side for the factory single exhaust... years ago someone cut matching windows on the other side. another method that I saw on a super low 57 caddy: the exhaust was intergal, and welded into the frame rails, exhaust flex tubing was used in between the manifolds and the front part of the exhaust __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-12-2011, 12:58 AM	#10
72bigred Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 254	Re: frame modification I am doing a 60 also.. I have went over this in my head a thousand times. I do have a 60 frame that has the X cut out that someone installed a cross member with holes for exhaust and it appears solid.. I saved it.. for whatever reason I dont want to get rid of it.. I although stayed with the X probably because "its different" than what most do and I tend to be that way. I am going with an inline 6 and I am keeping the torsion front susp.. I have no other way than to drop between the torsion and run outside the frame on one side. I did see this summer a guy that had cut half moons out of his X to allow for exhaust. The way I see these frames built unless you are planning on pulling the front end off the ground in the 1/8 or 1/4 they are strong enough to take the half moon cut and it can be done very clean.. I will check my pics as I took many of what he had done, it was clean and neat and looked great. Not sure what HP he was running but it was tubbed and built.. I saw no other extra added support from his mods to the X..



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