CL350 exhaust supports

[cavity.]

Hey guys,

I just extended these CL350 headers with straight tubing. Right now they are just bolted on with the exhaust studs. I plan on welding on tabs to each of the pipes to connect the two. How necessary is it though for another support at the end of the pipes?

I've seen quite a few pictures of chopped CL350 exhausts that are solely supported by the exhaust studs. This seems like a lot of stress for them though. So if I'm going to weld on a support to the pipes, I'll have to attach it to either a small bolt on the motor (which would look the cleanest but i worry it might damage the bolt/threads on the engine) or attach it to the swingarm bolt (which will be more obvious to the eye but provide more support), or perhaps i dont even need one at all?

here's 2 pics of the exhaust now

 

[arsey]

I /think/ support aside from the exhaust studs is a requirement in order to pass inspection, at least here in VA.
'Sbeen a while since I looked, but if that is a requirement you need to meet it'd make the decision a lot easier

 

[TurdFurguson]

Why dont you just use the original brace that attaches right behind the main drive guard. It would prevent you from having to do any welding, and if you paint the back black and the front to match your exhaust you wouldn't notice it either...

 

[DrJ]

Are you planning to run the headers alone without mufflers? That will sound awful.

 

[cavity.]

I /think/ support aside from the exhaust studs is a requirement in order to pass inspection, at least here in VA.
'Sbeen a while since I looked, but if that is a requirement you need to meet it'd make the decision a lot easier

i didn't know this. thanks for the response.

Why dont you just use the original brace that attaches right behind the main drive guard. It would prevent you from having to do any welding, and if you paint the back black and the front to match your exhaust you wouldn't notice it either...

I don't have it. I only had the headers to work with. I don't mind welding on two tabs to connect the two exhausts. It's just the question of where to make the connection to the frame.

Are you planning to run the headers alone without mufflers? That will sound awful.

will it? I was running 2-1 headers before this setup and all was fine.

 

[DrJ]

I find unmuffled headers on 350s sound harsh and raspy. I prefer a deeper, bassier tone.