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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.
 

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I can't comment on the Gardner, but I have the Magnaflow transverse single on my '69 with a 350 cu in. It's quieter than expected, but I'm happy with it. I'm just finishing up my new cam install so I'm waiting to see how the sound changes.
 

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Time for a new exhaust system for my 67 SS.
Is Gardner still the best?
Easy to install?

if you are after original, gardner is the very best. simple to install also. when i first bought my car 6 years ago it had flowmasters on it. As fast as i could, i took them off and dropped them off at the dump where they belong. go with gardner
 

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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.
 

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I have tried 2 others, not Gardner. My guess is they are still the best. Heartbeat City and D&R tail pipes aren't bent right. I know.
 

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Ordered the Gardner this morning.
Pretty expensive almost $900. :eek:
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.
 

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$900. Ouch!
 

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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.
 

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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.......
 

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the sound of flowmaster 2 chambered mufflers is second to none.............

But for the classic sound the transverse muffler is the one.:beers:
 
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