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Re: Vrooom...Vrooom

To: SJC Worldwide <ssage@socal.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Vrooom...Vrooom
From: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2001 17:30:56 -0400
Hi Steve.  What mufflers are you using.  Flowmaster mufflers have low back
pressure, and with the new Delta style, they sound great, without driving
you crazy on a long trip.

Larry

SJC Worldwide wrote:

> I just had the Tiger's exhaust partially re-done. I had a mixed
> system....headers, then to 2"  part way, then 1 3/4" into the mufflers
> and 1 3/4" out the pipes (left over from my old worn out 260 engine,
> since replaced with a hi-po 289). I went to 2 1/4" pipe all the way from
> the headers on back and kept the same mufflers, and also added an "H"
> pipe between the two pipes.  I haven't decided yet if the car is faster,
> but the exhaust shop said I'd have a slightly louder sound and the car
> probably would run a bit cooler since the exhaust was very restrictive
> before the fix. Turns out they're right. The sound is definitely deeper
> and a bit louder (cool!) and, speaking of cool, the car does seem to run
> a bit cooler. I just drove through the Burger King drive through to get
> Carrie the CAT Dog a burger, and even waiting for about 5 minutes at
> idle there the temp. never got over about 180. It's not real hot out yet
> today, but even so the car would normally get close to 195-200 after
> such an exercise. Has anyone else had this experience, and does it make
> sense?
>
> Steve Sage
> 1967 MK1A

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