Time for a new exhaust system for my 67 SS.
Is Gardner still the best?
Easy to install?
Is Gardner still the best?
Easy to install?
Pacecarjeff
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I have the Flowmaster American Thunder 2.5" on my 68...was fairly easy with slight mods since it's a one size fits all system.
They also make a transverse system like you have now.
They also make a transverse system like you have now.
Yes - I want to go as original as possible.
Leaning towards Gardner. Have heard good things.
Just worried about the fit - cause I want to do the install myself.
Leaning towards Gardner. Have heard good things.
Just worried about the fit - cause I want to do the install myself.
Ordered the Gardner this morning.
Pretty expensive almost $900.
Should practically install itself for that price.
they did say if it did not fall right into place - I should call.
No cutting, bending, or any mods will be needed.
They build it to order, and I should have it in a few weeks.
Pretty expensive almost $900.
Should practically install itself for that price.
they did say if it did not fall right into place - I should call.
No cutting, bending, or any mods will be needed.
They build it to order, and I should have it in a few weeks.
the other guys have a $500 system +$100 for freight.
Apparently it is difficult to install, and needs to be tweaked a bit.
It was so frustrating for a buddy of mine that he gave up, and took it to a muffler shop for them to install it - $200 (he did not have a lift)
So he spent $800 on that one about 2 years ago, and it was not as correct as this Gardner is supposed to be???
This one was $740 +100 freight + $14 for some "special clamps" that are optional but needed to be perfectly correct.
Comes with install instructions, and is supposed to lay right in place.
So - I will see when it comes, compared to that other one.
More correct, and easy to install - I will be very happy with that.
Also Gardner makes an upgraded system that is more rust resistant - another add on. -I did not get that one.
Apparently it is difficult to install, and needs to be tweaked a bit.
It was so frustrating for a buddy of mine that he gave up, and took it to a muffler shop for them to install it - $200 (he did not have a lift)
So he spent $800 on that one about 2 years ago, and it was not as correct as this Gardner is supposed to be???
This one was $740 +100 freight + $14 for some "special clamps" that are optional but needed to be perfectly correct.
Comes with install instructions, and is supposed to lay right in place.
So - I will see when it comes, compared to that other one.
More correct, and easy to install - I will be very happy with that.
Also Gardner makes an upgraded system that is more rust resistant - another add on. -I did not get that one.
the sound of flowmaster 2 chambered mufflers is second to none. i have had them on my car for about 5 years now. still sound amazing. a beautiful rumble... but if you want correct.......gardner is the way to go...from what i hear. and yes i wish they would make stainless steel exhaust. id love to try a chambered exaust on my car.......
THIS Forum is named "Restoration Corner Where originality comes first".................
Where does Flowmaster or Magnaflow fit into any part of a RESTORED Camaro.
You members suggesting these other systems just "dont get it"
Jeff, Darren at www.Yenko.net did buy and install a transverse muffler system from The Parts Place on his 70 L-78 Camaro that is fairly original looking.
Having said that NOBODY else does what GARDNER offers. The only good alternative to GARDNER is having Original/NOS pieces and put your own system together.
Where does Flowmaster or Magnaflow fit into any part of a RESTORED Camaro.
You members suggesting these other systems just "dont get it"
Jeff, Darren at www.Yenko.net did buy and install a transverse muffler system from The Parts Place on his 70 L-78 Camaro that is fairly original looking.
Having said that NOBODY else does what GARDNER offers. The only good alternative to GARDNER is having Original/NOS pieces and put your own system together.
Jeff,
When installing it make sure it fits like it should before doing the tighten up. My muffler is a little low becuase i did the tighten up too soon.
Gardner is the best. Eric made all the shipping arrangements for me which saved me big bucks. He sent the head pipes BAX and the tail pipes and muffler via USPS.
When installing it make sure it fits like it should before doing the tighten up. My muffler is a little low becuase i did the tighten up too soon.
Gardner is the best. Eric made all the shipping arrangements for me which saved me big bucks. He sent the head pipes BAX and the tail pipes and muffler via USPS.
I installed a chambered exhaust from D&R here is a link to the post.
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showth...hlight=exhaust
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showth...hlight=exhaust
I just received the complete Gardner system for my 67 Camaro 396.
Planning to install the system myself - sometime next week.
I have to say it was really a pleasure dealing with Eric.
Everything is packaged wonderfully, and all parts are labeled so a child could fit this thing together.
After looking at the pieces - I am not as worried about doing this myself as I was initially.
I hope I feel the same way after the install
Only one concern ...
what do you guys think of the rolled seams on the edges of this muffler - is this typical?
It seems a little sloppy but I wasn't sure what to expect.
Is this normal - or should the rolls be uniform and smooth?
Planning to install the system myself - sometime next week.
I have to say it was really a pleasure dealing with Eric.
Everything is packaged wonderfully, and all parts are labeled so a child could fit this thing together.
After looking at the pieces - I am not as worried about doing this myself as I was initially.
I hope I feel the same way after the install
Only one concern ...
what do you guys think of the rolled seams on the edges of this muffler - is this typical?
It seems a little sloppy but I wasn't sure what to expect.
Is this normal - or should the rolls be uniform and smooth?
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That is why I am asking -
if they looked like this in 1967 as produced for GM - that that is exactly what I want.
But when I compared to the mufflers on my 60's Corvettes - the seams are rolled very neatly. That is why I questioned these?
if they looked like this in 1967 as produced for GM - that that is exactly what I want.
But when I compared to the mufflers on my 60's Corvettes - the seams are rolled very neatly. That is why I questioned these?
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