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| | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 34 | Been searching here and other places and it seems(?) nobody uses tube headers on a 235. I see Cifford makes them and probably others but everybody seems to run Fentons or the like. I am just thinking outloud (or typing LOL)could there be an advantage to tube headers ?,as long as manifold heat was taken care of. I like the idea of a traditional exhaust note. Dual Smitty's like my dad always talked about.  But have to wonder if there is a better way. Like 6 into 1 or 3 into 2 and then into 1.(?) Seems to me duals(cool as they are) are not really necessary. I'm asking not telling. Thoughts ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | My guess is it is because the Fentons are so much neater and easier to use. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | If what you want is a "traditional exhaust note" then I'd stick to what's always provided that: Fenton's and Smitty's. I've seen some pretty nice homemade split manifolds here and on other boards that I think would work just as well and sound good too. I haven't heard tube headers but they might work fine too. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | I have run nothing but Fentons on my truck. I've always been told that they were more quiet than tube headers, as far as engine noise in the cab is concerned. I suppose it's because they are cast iron like the stock exhaust manifold.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 34 | I can see some advantages of the tried and true Fenton cast headers. And will probably go that way, unless tube headers make a big differance. (doubt it, but don't want to assume) So that leads me to pipes size, single or dual ?
I do understand the "sound" factor but if thats the only reason to go duals I'll likely not. And I have no plans for cam swap or head work, just a Landon's 2 bbl.
which I already have.Thanks for your input!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | dual for the sound, and about 1 3/4" diameter
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