----- Original Message ----- From: <chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 9:25 AM Subject: IML: dual exhausts in '81-'83 > Has anyone out there converted their early '80s Imperial (or Cordoba-like > mine-, Fifth Avenue, etc.) to dual exhausts? While on vacation, I'm having > some exhaust work done to my Cordoba and have just learned that the Y-pipe and > forward catalytic convertors are shot. None are available anymore, and my > mechanic has suggested converting to dual exhausts with a catalytic convertor > on each, and then two mufflers, obviously. Is this feasible on these cars? I > also suggested fashioning a new y-pipe and omitting the front catalytic > convertors. > > My concern is what unintended consequences might develop by having two > tailpipes. I don't think there are the cavities in the floor pan for two rear > catalytic convertors and mufflers, nor room for an additional tailpipe on the > drivers side. How about routing two on the passenger side? > > Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible. Thanks so > much for y'all's guidance. > > Neal Herman > 1959 Imperial Crown > 1972 Buick Riviera > 1983 Chrysler Cordoba > >