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Re: Mufflers

To: Doug Braun <dougnad@bellatlantic.net>
Subject: Re: Mufflers
From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 21:43:52 -0600
Vicky Brit has a Stainless Steel muffler with dual exahust for a GT6. I put one 
on
my 74 last week.
it was a pain though, had to chop 4 inches out of the body of the muffler so it
would fit between the rear bumper supports.  The muffler shop welded it back
together and installed it . looks great, sounds great and will last forever.
Will have it on my web page next week

Pat
63 Spitfire
74 Spitfire
68 Chevy C10
 http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html


Doug Braun wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I need to get a new stock muffler for my '72.  The one I currently have
> ("Timax" brand) has failed due to cracking of the seam between the tailpipe
> and the muffler body.  Since the right-hand mounting bracket
> is attached to the tailpipe, this joint bears part of the weight of the
> muffler.
>
> Does anyone know who actually makes the mufflers carried by the various
> parts vendors?  Are there any brands that are especially well (or poorly) 
>made?
> I think I got my current one from Vicky Brit 7 or 8 years ago.
>
> I have seen a picture of one muffer where the tailpipe does clear through
> the muffler body, and its blank end sticks out a little on the front side.
> This would obviously be a lot stronger, but I have no idea who ever
> made it, or where I could buy it...
>
> Doug Braun
> '72 Spit


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