Exhaust
Still dragging the spark arrestors...Extractors
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Extractors, obviously from one bank of a v6 (hence
the three pipes). The major limiting factor here is trying to keep
clear of the wheel as it swings in whilst turning.
Note the insulation (orange) covering the oil scavenging lines running from the sump to the oil-pump. Also note the heat bandage that the exhaust has been wrapped in, in order to pump more heat out the exhaust and less into the cabin. This stuff is just wrapped around the pipework and held on at either end with either a jubilee clip or steel wire. Note that the welds in an exhaust system will not like being wrapped in this manner and will fail first due to the higher temperatures they'll experience. On this car however, longevity is not really an issue... |
Mufflers
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The original mufflers were reasonably large units running down each side of the car. In the process of fitting two seats, these mufflers were removed to gain more space. The end result is that there is only pipe inside the cab, whilst the mufflers are just outboard of the lower trailing arms. This has also necessitated their smaller size. |
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One of the two stainless Genie Turbo mufflers hanging
off the car. Whilst the car is loud, supposedly it doesn't break the
95dB noise limit (full throttle 30m away from the side of the car). Note that the spark arrestors are still in a very prone position. This makes it a problem for the Datsun, the Commodore and now the Rodeo. When will we ever learn? |
