Junky
Well Known Member
My 1962 BelAir wagon with the 327 CI / 300 HP engine has 2 1/2" pipes from front to rear. Both mufflers are bad internally, and the shell is starting to get some holes in it. I ordered new hangers from Show Cars (part #4288) dual exhaust brackets for dual exhaust $175.82, and they are 2" brackets. I attempted to find some measurements in the parts book, but none are given. A long while ago (2006), the previous owner was given some information that the car should have a 2 1/2" exhaust system, and that his car had the wrong exhaust manifolds on the engine ( see thread here ) . The pipes are all good, so I could get away with installing just 2 new mufflers that are 2 1/2" in and out, or I could just buy a complete new system, which would be a waste of money. What was the size of the OEM exhaust system? What do you suggest, return the 2" kit, and get the 2 1/2" exhaust hanger kit and use all my original pipes. and buy 2 new 2 1/2" mufflers try to find 2 1/2" resonators and cut them into the system (any suggestions where to get them?)
To add to this confusion, the rear exhaust hanger for the station wagon isn't offered, so I had the hangers sent to Verne, and he modified the hangers to be like the station wagon hangers (which are 2"). I did speak with Waldron Exhaust, and they said that they can make up the mufflers, but the resonators only come with the pipes, and they are 2". How much do resonators add to quieting the exhaust? Which size exhaust would be best for my car?
I need to get this car quiet to keep the wife happy, since next summer, we will be taking a long drive with it to central Ohio.
To add to this confusion, the rear exhaust hanger for the station wagon isn't offered, so I had the hangers sent to Verne, and he modified the hangers to be like the station wagon hangers (which are 2"). I did speak with Waldron Exhaust, and they said that they can make up the mufflers, but the resonators only come with the pipes, and they are 2". How much do resonators add to quieting the exhaust? Which size exhaust would be best for my car?
I need to get this car quiet to keep the wife happy, since next summer, we will be taking a long drive with it to central Ohio.