I put Gardner on my Chevelle & am very happy with the fit & sound. They are a good system fairly accurate for fit.

 

I think you will find most guys that are going for accuracy go with Gardner.1967 Camaro Exhaust Systems - Gardner Exhaust Systems - 1968 Camaro Exhaust Sytems by Gardner

There are some things that could be improved from their designs, but I think they are the leader of the pack.

 

Apparently Chick is away as I figured he would've replied by now, but here's what he had to say (with pics), about Gardners on his 68Z. Check out post 1168 .....http://www.camaros.net/forums/133-build-projects/182584-time-another-68-z-28-restored-78.html

 

Hey I'm here! LOL Yes, they r the best and price reflects it. Car sounds great thru exhaust.

 

I used Gardner on my Firebird, excellent quality. On my Z28 I used one from Camaro Specialties. I'm also very pleased with that. It's been 12 years and still fine. The nice part is that the tip sections are chromed, not sure who the manufacture of the system is.

 

I had a terrible experience with the Gardner Company.
here is the old thread. HORRIBLE SERVICE

https://www.camaros.net/forums/34-restoration-corner/168582-time-new-exhaust-best.html

 

I remember back some years ago when u had that issue and yes that was ugly but fortunately many of us have had great service and they helped me with purchase of sole muffler later on. Not cheap but hands down most original looking system that can be purchased imo along with excellent fit if originality is what someone is trying to achieve. Other systems work and cost less, it’s up to each to decide.

 

A friend of mine installed the system from Joey Gray on his 70 Z28 and it's 1/2 the price of a Gardner.

 

Had the Gardner system on my 07D Z/28, fit was great, quality pieces, and yes, price wise what fun but then NOS doesn't exist and not sure I'd want to put one on anyway!

 

Take a look at Shafers Classic Reporduction Exhaust Systems....

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...BRBhEiwA56V7qz3nJ4iN2LjDoqgtKAmYskLM_WACnZcNGxgXDQL4_aF75N6NAPB-BBoC7qMQAvD_BwE

 

Nice kit from Schafer, and what is a nice sound?
But,
"...the data is stored for use by the pipe benders resulting in correctly bent tubing accurate to within 0.0005 in. for an exact duplicate each time the part is produced."

Accurate within a 1/2 a thousandth? I don't think so, its tubing.

 

Hi,
I put the Gardner system on my 67 327 convertible in May 2018. Fits well & looks great. I spoke with them on the phone and all went well. I have heard customer service stories but I was totally happy.