John. am currently rebuilding an old t.a. it has standard mgb exhaust manifold and what appears to be a standard mgb exhaust.where are you based? if you want to look at the existing system,it is in back of my garage in lancashire. call me on 07771 807250 if interested.
cheers nick.

John
I have a TA that I bought two years ago from someone who decided they'd had enough of the restoration project. It's now been back on the road for 12 months and has a non-standard exhaust system. If you want me to e-mail you some photos then just let me know.
Regards, Chris.

Hi John
Don't know where you are, but would suggest that the best, long term solution is to have a custom stainless system made up on the car. My TA boxes where fabricated by a company in Mitcham, Surrey and have now been in use for 11 years.
Standard systems can be made to fit, but usually require a fair bit of tweeking and cutting. The problem being to allow for maximum ground clearance without touching the chassis, although a well supported system will need minimal clearance. Skid plates on the front and rear of the centre box are a good idea as well!
Hope that helps - Dave Woolgar

Thanks for your comments. I have decided to tweek the standard system (2 piece stainless with thin bomb centre). Currently cursing desperately. Have released all manifold/downpipe nuts with the exception of the front pipe nut nearest the block. Can locate my socket on it but can't link bar to turn it. Need to get a UJ socket link I think. Must have been designed by Rubick!

You may have it sorted now John, but when I built my TA I used the standard MGB ( GT ) exhaust and when that expired I replaced it with a stainless MGB system from Moss, the 'MG' people. This, if I recall right, is in one piece and has a slim 'bomb' front silencer and normal diameter rear. I just needed to cut a few inches off the tail pipe. The original system did ground occasionaly but I haven't ever had this problem with the Moss system although some may prefer more ground clearance.

Nigel L

Sorted!

I fitted a standard MGB stainless system from Moss with centre bomb (to reduce grounding problems). Loads of problems mating downpipes to manifold - all sorted now. Single rear bent slightly to fit and tailpipe chopped. Rear system supported by 5inch U bolt round silencer which took several days to source and about 5 minutes to fit!

Thanks to everyone for their helpful comments and advice.

I am finding this forum an excellent communication and advice centre! Unfortunately on my 56k analogue modem the ad delays are frustrating, but the advice is great!