I'm running a 1-3/4" system with the 19" muffler on my 1500. Between the
muffler and the small leak in the y-pipe up front my Midget souns like a
Harley. Love the sound! Loud, but I can still hear my radio.
-=Chris
<-----Original Message----->
From: SSWARIN@aol.com
Sent: 10/18/2005 8:45:48 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Cc: dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com;rbc43@starband.net
Subject: Muffler and exhaust pipe effects
My 1974 Midget is slowly going back together after an extensive
restoration
this summer. One remaining decision to be made is the choice of exhaust
system
and muffler. I know there was a recent discussion in this forum about
muffler choices, and I liked the suggestion from dbl (David) and rbc
(Roger) to
use the J.C.Whitney double tube 1 3/4" I.D. ZX222855R. However, my local
"muffler man - exhaust welder" thinks I should go for the 2" I.D.
version to
reduce back pressure and improve flow. I have the stock manifold on the
midget,
and the engine (1275) is stock except for a Weber carb. Will the 2"
diameter really help?
"Muffler-man" also suggested the 25" long version of the muffler over
the
19" version to make the car quieter. For those of you using the 19", is
it
really loud? I know this is very subjective, but what's the guess for
how much
quieter the 25" version will be over the 19"? How quiet do I want this
midget anyway?
Thank you.
Steve
1974 Midget (soon to be a bugeye)
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