I’d like to get some opinions from you all. I’ve had a slew of hot rods and all but one nailhead was all flatheads. All of them had short straight pipes also. Anyway I’ve got this coupe now and bought some really *****en exhaust tips here on the HAMB so now I’m kinda gonna have to run the exhaust out the back. I’ve been on YouTube with the volume up of course and would like some input. Start with the motor. 283 with some double humps and L79 cam. Now let’s talk about exhaust and mufflers. I’m reading a 2”-2.25” exhaust is about what I need for the best performance. I’d bet that doesn’t matter much so my questions are . What’s the best sound for this little V8? I’ve been listening to everything from short to long cherry bombs to the small flomaster super 10’s. If I can say preference I don’t like ratty sounding exhaust but on the other hand I don’t want it quiet either. Any inputs would be appreciated and considered. Oh 5 spd transmission. Check out these ***s! I mean tips. Thanks
my old coupe had 1 5/8 pipes with an insert to break up the sound. It sounded hot rod. My rpu is a 283 4 deuce with a 5 speed. I'm doing 1 5/8 on that as well. IMHO, when you get more than 2 inch pipe, it starts to sound muscle car
1 5/8" is a good header primary tube size.... I prefer chambered mufflers on a hotrod. Nice rumble sound. 2 in pipes would probably work fine for a mild 283
I am running Porters on my banger, on my Studebaker V8 and on my 300 cu in aluminum Buick V8. All sound great. All 2" in and 2" out. Warren
I rarely see the Cherry Bomb steel packs mentioned here, but I’m real happy with them on my banger. Scallops installed facing the exhaust, if you wanted them probably a little louder you could install them the other way.
H.A.M.B. friendly is loud and ratty, for some. mild out to rear of car for others to enjoy good too. do you want to hear exhaust inside past insulation with windows up and radio on?
Me to...I'll start. Somehow improved performance has been equated to loud noise.I'd like to take a moment and share my opinion. It isn't. I'm curious about the "best performance" part,. How do you define that? What exactly were you reading? Why is the word performance the criteria? Why not comfort? Or...driving pleasure? All around purpose? Listening pleasure? Driver friendly? But you want performance... The word attached to loud vibrating teeth rattling extra second gaining flat out high revving output free flowing hope to win races neighbor annoying noise makers. You do have a choice you know, you can pick a different word. One that says, the rumble is real, the ride enjoyable, and if need be, all systems still go. That word is behaviours. What exhaust will when used on my car will allow it to exhibit it's best behaviours? 2.25 duals, balance tube, factory ovals and tail pipes with those ***y tips.
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