Side pipe clearance to body, is 1" enough of should it be closer to 2"

[Jeff_J.]

2022 roadster BPE 347 with ball flange header - Gas N standard side pipes. exit ports are cut pipes are straight down the side of the car but only 1 inch away from the body should this gap be larger - I was checking the manual and some threads but there does not seem to be a consensus. I don't want to drill the holes for the hangars till I know if I need to slip in a spacer.. Any experience here is greatly appreciated..
Jeff_J.
(Georgie includes longer SS bolts in anticipation of needing a spacer or wedge or two - Thanks Georgie!)

[rich grsc]

If both sides are the same, I'd leave it as is. I'd also be wary of using SS bolts. At the vary least get some bass nuts and use them.

[Jeff_J.]

Thx for the input..
J

[Norm B]

An inch is plenty. Increased distance from the body just increases the chance for snake bight. Have been on the road for 9 years. No paint damage from the heat.

Norm

[Jeff_J.]

Thanks Norm, snake bite and paint were my two concerns. I have the pipes 3/4" higher than the chassis round tubes as well, i figured they would be safer at that level does that sound about right?
Jeff_J

[steno]

The hottest part of your system is where the pipes exit the body. If 1/2" clearance won't hurt it, you'll be fine with 1".