I wanted to see if anyone has done a hitch install with an HKS hipower exhaust.

I want a hitch for hauling bicycles and want a better exhaust.

Thanks.

 

i don't see what one has to do with other. theres no reason you couldn't do both

 

Actually, it looks like it does. :-)

The HKS is a little wider compared to stock and it doesn't stick out exactly the same as the stock one.

Here's a pic of the draw tite hitch



As you can see, there is a spot where it was designed around the stock exhaust. (still looking for a similar angle pic of an HKS installed on a GE)



I want to make sure the HKS will still fit with the hitch installed.

 

Hey that's my rear!!!

I am interested too. The space seems enough to get aftermarket exhaust in there but I do not know for sure.... also it will be a pain in the ars to install the new exhaust to fit in that gap. I am not looking into that when I do get a new exhaust.

Based on AP_Ones post of his HKS exhaust I think it will fit with my hitch. Might be a tight sqeeze but I think it will fit.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...k-results.html

 

Here just took some pics for you... hopefully this helps.

 

Thanks! Very cool that you also took additional pics with the tape measure! AWESOME!

It looks like there is some clearance and hopefully enough that there won't be any rubbing.

 

it will cost more but why dont you get a roof rack with bike gutters instead

 

I haven't seen roof rack systems that handle kids' bikes too. :-)

 

No problem.... here is one more with the tape measure from the other side.



Let me know how it works out.. I too will probably get the HKS exhaust way in the future.

 

didn't realize it would be that close. the hks sits pretty tight up in there though so it MIGHT fit. this may help