You're right about the location, but the 2000 only had about 1 5/8" pipe
stock.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Notebaart,
> Tom E (STP)
> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 6:30 AM
> To: Datsun List (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Rear Suspension
>
>
> Thanks for all the responses off line to my question! I looked
> at the situation further, and realize that the arch in the
> exhaust that goes over the axle was replaced by someone (po or
> mechanic) incorrectly. It lies directly between the axle and the
> frame, leaving only an inch or so of travel before it will be
> crunched. Does anyone know if the exhaust routing in the axle
> area is the same for 1600's and 2000's? If so, I know what it
> should look like, and will get an exhaust shop to custom bend a
> pipe for this area. Also, the exhaust diameter on the 2000 is
> 2", while the 1600 looks like 1.5", does this sound right, or did
> the po increase the size of the 2000 exhaust? I do have new rear
> shocks on the car already.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Tom Notebaart
> '69 2000
> '70 1600
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