Exhaust system / CA emissions AHH!

[Red]

Hey folks!

I fiiiinally just got my AMC 360 running. I've got a '79 AMC Cherokee two door, and the whole ignition system went out at once. After replacing the coil, ignition control unit, distributor, then retiming it, the starter just happened to go out. I took it off and it looked like the stock '79 starter, it was totally shot. After $15 to replace it, I started 'er up and she ran like a champ! Only.. I discovered several rust holes have developed throughout the whole exhaust system, and after running for ten minutes or so, the engine compartment was pouring out exhaust fumes. Oops.

I need to replace the whole exhaust system, but at the same time, I need to pass a California smog inspection. After I do that, I can do whatever I want. ;) Can anyone help?

[Mudrat]

Red - what's the question? I read your trials and tribulations, but don't know what you want help on??

Mudrat

[jeepsr4ever]

Now this is bad advice but If I had to pass emissions I would run it hot and have a couple of holes in the tailpipes.......

[Red]

Red - what's the question? I read your trials and tribulations, but don't know what you want help on??

Mudrat

I'm not sure what the best route is to replace my exhaust system. Where should I go? Are parts common, do any of you wanna sell your mostly pristine stock exhaust system? This thing passed smog before with the stock system, and I haven't changed anything but upgrading the ignition coil. I pretty much need to replace the whole thing. Manifold, pipes, muffler, tailpipe, seals, etc.

[Mudrat]

... pristine??? ... stock????...... exhaust system?

I have 2 sets of stock intakes and exhaust sitt'n under my shop - but their for a 258

Mudrat

[Red]

... pristine??? ... stock????...... exhaust system?

..Yeah I was joking. ;) Sorry.

I have 2 sets of stock intakes and exhaust sitt'n under my shop - but their for a 258

Mudrat

If you had to replace your whole exhaust system, where'd ya go to do it?

[Mudrat]

On a Jeep I'd do the headers and have a shop fab the rest. On the Dodge, the dealer!!! To much crap inthe way on the Hemi for me to get done efficently

[Dusty]

You are in Freemont there is a guy down by San Jose called Muffler Bob who does really good work on Jeeps from what i hear and have seen. Like Pat said do the headers yourself then fire it up and drive it down open headers and all to a muffler shop have then do the Cat, muffler and pipes.

[Red]

You are in Freemont there is a guy down by San Jose called Muffler Bob who does really good work on Jeeps from what i hear and have seen. Like Pat said do the headers yourself then fire it up and drive it down open headers and all to a muffler shop have then do the Cat, muffler and pipes.

Sweet thanks! Gonna be givin' Muffler Bob a jingle. =D

[Dusty]

he owns a nice CJ7 IIRC ran into him on Fordyce creek once.


I think this is his shop, im having a hard time reading my hand writing as i was not exactly cohearant at the time (i was the passenger and doing my part to support Coors brewing company. best i can tell this number and company seems to be it, but you'll have to verify that its the same bob. Sorry i cant be much more help

Cal-state muffler and brake
(40 946-4341 312 S Main St
Milpitas, CA