Side Exhaust Muffler questions
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Racer
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From: Napa CA
Factory Style Side Exhaust Muffler questions
I have ordered a set of factory style side exhaust covers from Paragon for my 69 convertible.
From the information that I have found, it seems that a 3" side pipe is the largest that will fit under these covers (and that is with spacers).
The smallest spiral baffel seems to be for a 3.5" pipe so that is not an option.
Any suggestions/experience on what kind of muffler/insert I could run?
I am going to have a set of Stahl headers built and the engine that I am now having built is a 434 cu. in. small block with a pretty decent size solid roller. I am hoping to make around 525 hp.
Thanks for any help, Eric.
[Modified by EricU, 1:30 PM 1/20/2004]
From the information that I have found, it seems that a 3" side pipe is the largest that will fit under these covers (and that is with spacers).
The smallest spiral baffel seems to be for a 3.5" pipe so that is not an option.
Any suggestions/experience on what kind of muffler/insert I could run?
I am going to have a set of Stahl headers built and the engine that I am now having built is a 434 cu. in. small block with a pretty decent size solid roller. I am hoping to make around 525 hp.
Thanks for any help, Eric.
[Modified by EricU, 1:30 PM 1/20/2004]
Le Mans Master
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From: Fremont CA
Re: Factory Style Side Exhaust Muffler questions (EricU)
RPM muffler in Hayward, CA makes Lobak spiral mufflers and I think they might be able to help you. Try giving them a call at (510) 783-3714 or 783-3712 (plus they're down the street from Vic Hubbard's Speed&Marine so you can get all your other parts on the way back to the freeway!) I think I recall getting a set for some Stahl side exhausts there but it was several years ago, Good Luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: Factory Style Side Exhaust Muffler questions (EricU)
What's wrong with the '69 stock chambered side exhaust pipes? They are oval shaped so they fit in the space nicely. I think I saw them in Eckler's. Heck, if you are springing the $1500 or so for the factory chrome side exhaust covers then why not spend the $300 for the factory chambered side exhaust pipes? Mine sound awesome!
Burning Brakes
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Re: Factory Style Side Exhaust Muffler questions (EricU)
Eric. Actually given time and money, and more of the latter, you can probably get just about anything under 69 repro covers. I do have a 3.0" baffle, but for your "big" small block I'd suggest at least 3.5".......... :yesnod: :yesnod:
Team Owner
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From: Lake Norman NC
Re: Factory Style Side Exhaust Muffler questions (Rockn-Roll)
What's wrong with the '69 stock chambered side exhaust pipes? They are oval shaped so they fit in the space nicely. I think I saw them in Eckler's. Heck, if you are springing the $1500 or so for the factory chrome side exhaust covers then why not spend the $300 for the factory chambered side exhaust pipes? Mine sound awesome!
