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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Default 4wd exhaust on a 2wd

exactly that really...keep seeing 4wd turbo back exhausts for sale second hand but never seem to find a 2wd one sooo will it fit?! cheers
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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how does a 4wd exhaust routing differ from a 2wd?
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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yeh will fit but not as good as a 2wd one imo

think the 2wd gives more torque
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Thats the 2WD manifold your talking about, I think the exhaust may be different for the routing for the different drive train, that aside I can't think of any reason why they would be different but not sure, will be interesting to know if they are.

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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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i'm of the understanding that a 4x4 exhaust will fit a 2wd... but a 2wd will not fit a 4x4. They are different where the 4x4 exhaust is a different shape to clear the front driveshafts.... v man may be correct in saying the 2wd makes more torque as it is prob a smoother shape and therefore betterflow.. thus more torque.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Due to the way the 4x4 exhaust is routed under the gearbox if fitted to a 2wd car it hits the bottom of a 2wd gearbox , i know this because i have a 4x4 exhaust fitted to my 3dr cosworth , i just bashed it flat to clear the gearbox but i am looking for a new 2wd exhaust .

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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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4wd exhaust isnt as free flowing as the 2wd exhaust due to the extra bends and length unfortunatley a 2wd exhaust wont fit a 4x4 as the transfer box is in the way!
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