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It depends on what you want to do with your
Imperial. But honestly, if those "Sonics" are anything like the Turbo Thrush
that came on my 68 coupe, they'll be so loud that it will be obnoxious. I don't
have a problem with glasspack type mufflers on a hot rod or muscle car. But on
my coupe, the removal of the cheapo mufflers and installation of stock type
mufflers is first thing on the agenda after my front brake
repair/modification.
Honestly, on any long cruise on the interstate,
that type of muffler will set up a loud droning noise in the car. This is fine
on a musclecar or street rod/machine, but seems really out of place on an
Imperial. I drove an hour and a half with my coupe when I first got it
and it ran fine. But when I got home I had a ringing in my ears,
not my idea of fun...
That may be tolerable on a short trip car, but that
will be up to you. The X-pipe is a good modification IF you have the room, just
be sure the person installing it doesn't hang it too low, or put it in a place
where transmission maintenance is going to be a hassle.
Phil <><
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 11:19
PM
Subject: IML: Exhaust system for '65
Crown convt.
Hi Folks!
Well now that the alternator thread is winding
down, I would like to pose a few questions to the list about my
exhaust system that is soon to be fabricated and installed.
Many of you on the list may disagree but I have listened to many mechanics and
machine shop owners tell me over and over to use 2 1/4" pipes rather than the
factory installed 1 7/8". Today my mechanic neighbor next to my
business told me not to use the resonators because they cut down considerably
on the horsepower. He said I should just use mufflers... a brand
called "Sonic" that has "better air flow" and I wouldn't need
resonators if I used this brand. I have changed the brake system from
single to dual, I have used stainless brakelines and I have painted the ribs
of the convertible top Cummins Beige to blend better with the underside
of my putty colored convertible top. I think theAACA
judges have already disqualified me at this point, so I am
not concerned about things being exactly as they were in Sept. of "64
when the car was new.
Any thoughts, comments about this system I have
mentioned? Also is there anyway to fabricate an X crossover pipe in
the exhaust pipes behind the engine or is there just not enough room?
The same mechanic showed me an example of one he had laying on his bench and
it didn't look all that large. He insisted I would get better
performance and 15 more horsepower if I could install one of these crossover
pipes. I am not mechanical so I am relying on the advice of those of you
who are.
Thanks in advance.
Greg
'65 Crown convt. (moving through its restoration
pretty quickly now)!
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