[Mgs] Exhaust Sound

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I replaced the stock muffler with a walker; kept the rest of the standard system.

> On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
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> Ah, you see, that’s the case for the exhaust system as an expendable maintenance item — its location makes it vulnerable to road hazards. The fact that it will last 100 years does’t help if you wipe it out on a speed bump in three years.
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> I think the comment that stainless steel has a harsher sound than mild steel is also relevant.
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> But mainly, I’m too cheap to spend the money on something that isn’t an appearance or a performance item. In fact, the exhaust system on my car right now is a freebie cast-off from a local acquaintance who was “upgrading”. The local exhaust shop welded up a few holes and put in a new muffler for less than $100. In service since the early 90s.
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> Max Heim
> '66 MGB
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>> On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:24 AM, Bert Palte <palte at gmx.net <mailto:palte at gmx.net>> wrote:
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>> When I bought my car in 1989, it came with an aftermarket exhaust system. I think the name, 
>> pressed into the muffler, was Zakspeed or Janspeed or something.
>> I liked the sound (music).
>>  
>> However, after hitting a road bump, it was beyond repair.
>>  
>> Replaced it, in 1994, with a Walker unit that is still on the car.
>> This one is too quiet to my liking (i.e. you hear the valve train too prominent...)
>>  
>> Anyone know where to find the above mentioned Janspeed or Zakspeed?
>>  
>> Bert
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>> Gesendet: Freitag, 31. Juli 2020 um 02:35 Uhr
>> Von: "dave" <dave at ranteer.com <mailto:dave at ranteer.com>>
>> An: mgs at autox.team.net <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>
>> Betreff: Re: [Mgs] [EXT] Exhaust Sound
>> About 2 or maybe even 3  years ago I bought a stainless steel exhaust for my MGA from Moss since they were on sale.
>> 
>>  
>> It still looks absolutely brand new.  Of course, its also still in the box.
>> 
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