dual exhausts in '81-'83

["67imperial" <67imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On any car that had a slant six optional engine and V8 engine(Corboba is
one) has cavities for mufflers and pipes on both sides. Reason is Six
cylinder exhaust exits on drivers side, while V8 exhaust exits on passenger
side. Dual exhaust should not be a problem on this car.
Brian
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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
>
>