I bought a complete exhaust system for my 4/4 including a header a few
years back from Morgan Spares. As a matter of fact I opted to fit a 1600
crossflow instead of a 1500 non-crossflow in my 59' 4/4 as there wasn't a
factory header available for the 1500. My only complaint is the tubing
diameter of the header is a bit small which limits the tuning potential of
my motor. All the components are mild steel which I had Jet-Coated prior
to installation. The exhaust system still looks new and should, according
to the Jet-Coat people, last a long time. The entire Jet-Coat process cost
about $200. Additionally, Jet-Coating lowers the amount of heat given
off by the exhaust system. You may be able to buy all the components in
stainless steel, but they will be expensive. The car does sound pretty
good but can be a bit noisy when pushed hard.
John
From: William Zehring <zehrinwa @ UMDNJ.EDU> on 11/03/98 05:52 AM PST
To: morgans @ Autox.Team.Net@SMTP@Exchange
cc:
Subject: muffler
Dear all:
Even though we're into the shank of the Morgan driving season (nothing
seems mory cozy to me than the interior of a Morgan, "heater" in the ON
position (for what its worth), buzzing about on leaf-strewn country roads,
with some hot cider in the thermos), thoughts inevitably turn to the winter
projects. As much as I try to deny it, my spousal unit is correct; the car
needs a new exhaust. Its roarty, rough and ready sound has turned faded
into rusty flatus. I am thinking of replacing the entire unit, excluding
the header. Exhaust note is an important part of the lbc experience, so I
don't want to get something that will make the car sound like a Honda.
Advice? Has anyone recently purchased an exhaust system from one of our
loyal parts suppliers and been richly rewarded by a Morgan symphony? I
seek angel trumpets and devil trombones!
cheers,
Will Zehring
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