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| | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 71 | Hi guys,
I am just finishing rebuilding a 56 235 for my 59 3100, and I need an exhaust recommendation. It will have a stock intake and exhaust, with a Patrick's 264 cam. Can anyone suggest a pipe diameter and muffler? I would like to get the most out of the cam, with maybe a little louder exhaust, but still be able to hold a conversation in the cab.
I don't want dual mainly due to the cost of the manifolds/piping. Double the pipes=double the cost.
Thanks, Vince | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,200 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,200 | 2" will be plenty of pipe for your engine. Stay away from the hollow mufflers like Flowmaster. I like the DynoMax brand, they flow good and have a deep rumble to them. A straight through muffler will be pretty load and rap a lot. Use 2" tail pipe and you will be happy.
If you like the sound of noisy 6 cylinder, go with 1 3/4" pipe with the muffler right up under the cab and the longest tail pipe you can get, your neighbors will love you!
Joe | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I agree with Joe's assement totally.
On my panel,because of the gas tank and spare tire location I put a single exhaust on it. I am running a 305 engine but still used a 2" single exhaust and it breathes good. I did not use a Flowmaster but did put a "soundmaster" on it which is the about the same thing but a lot less expensive. It has a deep throaty sound but still not to loud even with the V8. I think your making a wise choice for your vehicle. | | |
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