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Old 08-08-2008, 03:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
basjoos
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Another advantage to rear engine placement is you can adopt a 100% smoth undertray since there is no hot exhaust pipe running down the center of the vehicle that needs to be left exposed.
My exhaust pipe isn't exposed, its covered by a smooth aluminum sheet. I have designed it so there is an airflow running down the exhaust pipe's tunnel for cooling the pipe and the cat.
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