CJ5 with 304 Exhaust ?

[Bunky67]

My 77 CJ5 has a AMC 304 , with a 3 speed manual, it currently has Headers and Header Mufflers I would like to go back to Manifolds, and possible Dual exhaust but I don't see any way of putting 2 mufflers under the jeep very easy, if it's not possible then I would go with a single system just don't want to spend $300 for a new cross over pipe

Anyone have any suggestions ?

 

[GatorBate]

I dueled out my AMC 304 using 24" glass packs and 2" pipe. Its kinda loud however.



It is a tight fit on the passenger side of the gas tank.

 

[leftoflefty]

I would also like to hear any replies. I'm about to replace my exhaust in my '77 CJ5 and was thinking headers, but now I'm second guessing.

 

[jamie]

this is exactly where im at. im going to do the same thing. i need to figure this out too. my gas tank is not centered in the frame. is this common? can i just move it to the center of the frame?

 

[GatorBate]

Jamie, yes the gas tank is off to the right hand side. That is the way they were built. My 81 is the same as your 76 and I was able to run a two inch exhaust pipe down both sides without moving the tank. It is a tight fit, but a 2" pipe will work with out rubbing on anything.

 

[Old Dog]

the tank on a 7 is also offset, but as stated above there is room for the pipe, just not much. I stoped mine just short of the shackle as my shackle bolt was hitting the pipe. I'm running 2.250" pipe though.
It's also a tigh fit between the t/c and the frame on that side. (at least with the 300)

 

[poppatello]

I might be interested in your headers if you decide to part with them...