The Exhaust Pipe ---gp 3.609
There are only two places listing the exhaust pipe diameter. One is for the ’53
passenger which is 2”. And the other is ’53 sedan delivery which is 1 7/8” (1.875”)
expanded to 2” at the muffler.
The Engine Exhaust Muffler---gp 3.701
The Muffler Flanges are listed as
1 7/8” (1.875”) to 2” OD at the exhaust pipe flange
1 11/16” (1.6875”) to 1 13/16” (1.8125”) at the Tail Pipe Flange
The Tail Pipe ---gp 3.705 listed as 1 7/8” (1.875”)
Don’t agonize over the pipe diameter. Trying to engineer the optimum pipe diameters
for a low performance 216 Stovebolt engine isn’t worth the effort.
The listings in the parts book are all over the place so it is my feeling that a 2” pipe is
fine for the exhaust pipe over all application, 216 or 235.
Even though the tail pipes are generally listed as 1 7/8” (1.875”) 2” would be fine there
also.
My reasoning is that if you are going to fabricate your own pipes then using all 2” pipe
would simplify the buying or bending process as 2” dies or bends would be easier to
find.
Unless you have access to an automotive exhaust pipe bender
you will have a hard time bending your own pipe, I tried.
To get the tight radius bends you need special dies. Or you
could buy pre-made bends and weld all the pieces together
or you could simply take it to a muffler shop and have
them install the pipes in a few minutes. I'm sure Sweden has
muffler/exhaust shops just as we do here in the states.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 02/04/2015 12:09 PM.
