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Old 1st October 2007, 10:08 AM
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Question Exhaust question

Hi all.

I am using a 1.8 CVH engine for starters. I have noticed that the exhaust manifold is on the nearside of the engine.

I have had a brief look at the SVA manual. I found no reference as to which side of the vehicle an external exhaust has to be fitted.

For some reason I have it in my head. For a UK car, the exhaust should be fitted to the off side of the car.

Has anyone looked into this aspect.

I would welcome any views on the subject

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Old 1st October 2007, 10:19 AM
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There is no restriction on the placement of exhausts, other than if it is the widest part of the car then the radii etc have to conform to the regs,
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Old 1st October 2007, 12:40 PM
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As Dave says there are no restrictions re which side the exhaust exits, in fact all sevens with the crossflow engine have the exhaust on the nearside.

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Old 1st October 2007, 01:07 PM
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Many thanks for that, macdave69 & Chris.

I dont know why that idea was floating around in my head. Just another senior moment I suppose.

I had visions of trying to re-route the exhast to the offside.

Once again, thanks

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Hi
Is there any requirement as what height should the exhausted be, I have heard if the prototype goes for the IVA, the top part coming out of the bonnet should be covered?
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Old 18th September 2009, 01:16 PM
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Old 18th September 2009, 04:39 PM
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You have the same thought as I Ronnie, exhaust not supposed to point at the kerb and pedestrians etc,obviously the same myth.
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Old 18th September 2009, 09:49 PM
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You have the same thought as I Ronnie, exhaust not supposed to point at the kerb and pedestrians etc,obviously the same myth.
Yes Paul

I think we have both spent too much time underneath cars
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Old 18th September 2009, 11:07 PM
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I'm building a v8 engine'd car - so I'll have an exhaust going down both sides!
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