Building the Exhaust System for a 1961 Cadillac in Finnegan's Garage

TLDRIn this episode of Finnegan's Garage, we finish the front half of the roller cage and work on the exhaust system for a 1961 Cadillac. We use 3.5-inch stainless steel tubing and plan to route the exhaust out in front of the tire. We also discuss the placement of the wastegate and ensure that it flows all the exhaust to avoid boost creep.

Key insights

🔧We finish the front half of the roller cage and connect the inside of the firewall to the roll cage.

🚗We work on the exhaust system for a 1961 Cadillac, using 3.5-inch stainless steel tubing.

🔥We plan to route the exhaust out in front of the tire for a cool appearance and to prevent damage to the tire.

⚙️We discuss the placement of the wastegate and ensure that it flows all the exhaust to avoid boost creep.

🔩We use a motion race Works piece to mount the wastegate and make it easy to weld.

Q&A

What materials are used for the exhaust system?

We use 3.5-inch stainless steel tubing for the exhaust system.

Where will the exhaust be routed?

The exhaust will be routed out in front of the tire for a cool appearance and to prevent damage to the tire.

How is the wastegate placement determined?

We ensure that the wastegate flows all the exhaust to avoid boost creep and use a motion race Works piece to mount it.

What is the purpose of the roller cage?

The roller cage provides structural support and safety to the vehicle.

Why is stainless steel tubing chosen for the exhaust?

Stainless steel tubing is durable, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for high-temperature applications.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this episode, we focus on finishing the front half of the roller cage and working on the exhaust system for a 1961 Cadillac.

02:50We discuss the placement of the exhaust and plan to route it out in front of the tire for a cool appearance.

06:25The wastegate placement is determined to ensure that it flows all the exhaust and avoids boost creep.

08:00We use a motion race Works piece to mount the wastegate and make it easy to weld.