Hi,
I am interested in adjusting my side pipes so they run under my roller panel and exit just in front of the rear wheel. Paul was giving me help with the idea, but I wanted open the discussion to the forum. I have two motivating factors 1) I don't want to burn my fast moving, inquisitive four year old and 2) I like the esthetics, it seems more period correct.

Questions:
Will I need new headers and exhaust pipes, or can a good exhaust shop adjust them some how?
Will I need to add a large amount of heat shielding?
Is there a good reason why as far as function of the car that I should not do this?


Any advice is appreciated,
Thanks
Mike V