[Pacecarjeff]

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

 

[DOUG G]

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.

 

[kcart55]

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.

 

[L7869]

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

 

[Pacecarjeff]

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.

 

[alanrw]

Gardner goes right in no problems. If you have access to a lift, that makes it quite a bit easier.

alan

 

[Gary L]

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.

 

[kcart55]

If you have access to a lift, that makes it quite a bit easier.

alan

And if you're up I-95 my way, I have a lift you can use. :yes:

 

[67ssrsl78conv]

will a gardner chambered exhaust fit a big block 67 vert. without any modifications to the cross brace

 

[Pacecarjeff]

And if you're up I-95 my way, I have a lift you can use. :yes:

Thanks - Yes, I do have a lift.
Will call Gardner tomorrow for a price quote.

I am sure this is not going to be cheap.

 

[Jeremiah]

I have heard Gardner is still the best option. It would be nice if they made a stainless system.

 

[Pacecarjeff]

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.

 

[alanrw]

Worth every penney.

alan

 

[Pacecarjeff]

thanks guys.

 

[Gary L]

$900. Ouch!

 

[Sauron67MM]

$900. Ouch!

900 beans is not too bad. After buying a 2.5 Flowmaster transverse which had to be tweaked, fabricating pipes for the stock manifolds and using ball and sockets instead of clamps up front; Gardner is reasonable, and correct.

 

[Pacecarjeff]

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.

 

[z/27 camaro]

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.......

 

[Gary L]

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

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

 

[angelglo]

This is the best part of the Gardner system. The Gardner glass