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Bayliss Thomas · Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK

Contemplating replacement of the exhaust system on my 1928 car, thought of patching but its really gone to far I think. Recommendations please for Companies in East Anglia area that can manufacture an system from pattern supplied.
I have been casting my net but thus far the Companies seem to use stainless rather than the cheaper mild steel option that I would prefer.
Thanks Smile

michael1703 · Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk

what diameter pipe ?

Bayliss Thomas · Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK

Haven't measured the pipe diameter but looks about 4 or 5 inches. I will measure up tomorrow.

michael1703 · Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject:

Bayliss Thomas · Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK

Massive! is it? think I may have made an slight misjudgement maybe Laughing

The car is Vauxhall 20/60 of 1928 vintage.

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

half a foot?

michael1703 · Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk

2.6 straight 6 will probably be 37mm which is inch and a half

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:33 pm Post subject:

Bayliss Thomas · Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK

Measured the outside all way around and its five and half inches Smile

I expect you all thought I drove an Pug' lowered with shiny bits and fat wheels. Laughing

47Jag · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:06 am Post subject:

You have to divide that by Pi (3.142) which give you 1 3/4" pipe.

Art

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

You have circumference, you want diameter.

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

My drainpipe down the side of the house is smaller than that.
Even the exhaust on a centurian tank was smaller

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:22 am Post subject:

TonyBrooks · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 108 Location: Maidenhead

Try either Collectors Car parts 02088973774, they do loads of systems for old cars or if you want a bespoke system I used Exhausts by Design (just google it) who built a one off system taking into account the suggestions of my engine builder re lengths of primaries etc.