Hey everyone....wanted to get some input on what maybe I should get in the way of new exhaust parts. Maybe even some of you are running some of the parts I need to choose between. I'm looking at buying new headers and mufflers from Red's. I'm running a pretty stock 272. I'm looking at moving from my current crossover set-up to a dual exhaust. For headers, I have the choice between these or these. First, is the dual tube overkill given a stock engine? If so, do I go for the 1 3/4 or 2" monotube? Finally, again given the fact that it's a stock enging, is the metallic-ceramic coating really overkill? I mean we're basically talking the same price for the coating as the headers themselves, but truth be told I am keen to lower the temp a bit under the hood (not overheating now, but at stops I see the gauge rise a bit). As for the mufflers, I'm trying to decide between the Porters and Smitty's. I've been told that the Porters have a bit of a deeper sound and are constructed with thicker steel, but they're also twice (almost 3 times) the price. Anyone running these....are they worth it? Thanks for the insight guys! I want to do this right, but I'm looking at about a $400 differential between the lowest priced options and the highest, and I'm not keen to throw money away that I kind of don't have!
I have just the basic headers from reds and I'm running smithys. Could not be happier with the way my car sounds now. I have a stock 292.
I just got my 52 back from getting new duals- 2" pipes with 30" smithys. Mine is a flathead but everyone I spoke to said anything more than 2" is overkill.
2" pipe(s) and Brockman MellowTone gl*** pack muffler(s). () = inline power. Brock builds 'em in various lengths plus custom sizing. Offered in steel pack too. Cheers, Jim
I think it boils down to a matter of personal preference. I used to run gl***packs many years ago on the SBF Mustangs I had, mostly because they were inexpensive and I wasn't much of an exhaust sound connoisseur (still not ). When I had my '56 being done 2 or 3 years ago I was looking around and found Porter's website: http://www.portermufflers.com/ Ended up calling and talked to Clark Babler, owner and son of Dave who was one of Sandy Belond's buddies from California. I asked him about headers, he said he had a few leftovers from the Belond days but wasn't sure what he had. He scavenged around for me & found his last set of NOS Yblock headers so I got them from him, along with a pair of Porter steelpacks. Yes they're a bit pricey - but they're very heavy duty and well-constructed, and the sound is great. And you'll probably never have to replace them again. Porter offers a discount to HAMB Alliance members, and their website has some video clips of different car/engine setups to see and hear.
I have a 3-speed....should I expect any issues with fitting the new left hand header in? Or is it pretty straightforward with no clearence issues or re-work?
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