Straight Pipes

This spring I rebuilt the carburator, packed the shaft and rudder, changed belts and hoses, and pulled the old original mufflers and brittle exhaust hose. Instead of replacing the mufflers I just ran exhaust hose from the manifolds to the exhaust ports. I was worried that it was going to be too loud.

When I started it up last month the rebuilt carb had it running smooth as can be. I shouldn't have worried about the straight pipes either. It purred at an idle and growled at speed. There is nothing like the sound of wet pipes off a 454. I have to admit that I don't notice much difference without the stock mufflers. I had hoped it might have been a touch louder.

I'm not much for noise. I use earplugs when I shoot, mow the lawn, ect. I don't think I fit the 'loud pipes save lives' attitude. But if your wondering if you should unmuffle your dual exhaust inboard, I say do it!

I can't stand people who antagonize others by stuff like this. We already have enough rules in life.

Stay under the radar or the no fun police...IE lawmakers will shut down the fun.

spe123... youd bring a tear to jbear's eye...