My '65 coupe has the stock rear exhaust. I would've prefered stock side pipes, but I ended up buying this coupe for various reasons. Anyway, is there a solution that looks like stock exhaust but will give me a better sound? A sound closer to side pipes? I don't wnat to make the mods for side pipes if I don't have to.

I have heard that chambered exhaust sounds louder than stock, but does it sound "good". Yes, there is probaly an "ear of the listener" preference factor as well, but in general I would like a better sounding exhaust that looks like stock. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Scott

 

Hi scotttechy, I like noise too, I put 2& 1/2 in chambered exhaust on my 74 T-Top, I have the base engine and auto, I like it a lot, I think it would be more fun in a stick shift but for a nice sound at a fair price go for it. It was an easy install, I used the stock cast exhaust, If you have headers you will have to do some mods to make it fit. I did not use a "H" or crossover pipe but I've heard that helps to mellow out the sound, whatever that means?
My car sounds faster than it is!PG

 

The midyear factory side exhausts sound good but on a big block, they are a little loud for long trips unless you use earplugs. The only mod req'd after removal of the stock undercar exhaust is the install of a rear filler panel without the holes for the exhaust tips & removal of the stock rocker panels. Install is easy after that. I suspect the undercar chambered pipes are a little quieter in the car because they are longer and the exit is farther from your ears.

 

had a 1965 vert & installed 40 series flowmaster mufflers it sounded great without being obnoxious and it still looked stock