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MG TD TF 1500 - How much clearance for TD rear exhaust pipe

I am installing the rear pipe for the TD exhaust. I am going with 1 1/4 pipe to match the original muffler I have. (Yes, I know that size is restricting, but it is original)

How much clearance do I need under the differential for the rear pipe?

Right now, I have about 1/4 to 1/2 inch under the differential of clearance to the pipe. I jumped on the rear of the frame and I could not get the differential to hit the pipe. IS that enough?
Bruce Cunha

It's not much but this is controlled by the tailpipe hangers. Are you using the original type?
Christopher Couper

The more the car is loaded the more clearance there is---driver,extra clearance,already passenger,more again
How complete is your car at this stage
William Revit

Jack the car up under the chassis until the axle rests on the rebound strap. As long as your pipe is clear there you will have no problems.
Ray TF 2884
Ray Lee

Bruce, if you are using the Moss SS setup the clearance is really tight. Both me and the late George Christoferson added a small piece of aluminum about 1 inch square to bring it down for clearance. the hanger seemed to be just short by that amount.
TRM Maine

Thanks all. I am using a 1 1/4 pipe and doing my own bending.

Got to say, finding 1 1/4 pipe for the exhaust that does not cost an arm and a leg is tough. I found some but it was not long enough, so I had to weld it together. I was able to do this so there is no visible seam.

Sounds like I should be ok with the bends I have. It is clearing the axle tube with the differential resting on the limiter strap

Thanks.
Bruce Cunha

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