I had a custom exhaust installed when I ran the 327: 2" pipe with turbo mufflers, over the axle and turned out behind the rear wheels. The guy said I'd like it better than out the back, and I did. With my big mirrors, I could see the little puff every time I shifted, and on cold mornings it was easier to tell when to start pushing in on the choke.
Ultimately, I started noticing a little more smoke on one side, so I put in the 250, hoping to rebuild the 327. I'm still using the one side of that exhaust system! I hope that guy is still in business.
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