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Hello List!
Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I am not
opposed to going back stock. I have contacted the guys at Kings and
Queens about the mufflers and resonators. They are supposed to be checking
to see if they can provide me with both that will have fittings for 2 1/4"
pipes. I want this beautiful machine to be as quiet as possible. But
I would also like it to move away from a light or a stop sign with a little
zip. It weighs in at 5,345lbs. with that additional x frame inside
the perimeter frame so the engine has a lot of weight to move. Of course
you all know this. My main concern is to keep it as stock as
possible and as quiet as possible. But if there is a way to increase
the horsepower by modifying the exhaust system so the engine won't have to
work so hard to move around all that weight, that would be great
too. I guess I would like to have it both ways if that isn't asking too
much. My '66 Eldo convt. is pretty quiet with only a single exhaust.
It moves away from a standing start at a reasonable clip. I'd like the
same or better for the Imperial. I DO NOT want it to sound like a race car
or leave my ears ringing when I return from a drive. Now, if I
cleared anything up, I would still like to hear from anyone interested in
helping me make this "exhausting" decision.
Greg (not just a lot of hot
air)!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 10:19
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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