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JRHASZARD · 02-14-2026, 07:52 AM

I am rebuilding my 1930 Tudor and have yet to install the body. I came across a four pipe train whistle with the control valve at Bert’s some years ago. I would like to install it now but wonder where others have theirs. The diameter of the valve connector is the larger size, like the pipe from manifold to muffler.Aft of the muffler is a smaller diameter. I am assuming the obvious that it would install below the manifold, but since I have a new stainless exhaust from Snyders I don’t want to mess up the costly pipe by making a mistake.
Also, I have a floor button that is spring loaded that looks like it would work as the operating control. It seems to be cast aluminum alloy.
If anyone has knowledge about this installation I would be happy to hear about it.

chap52 · 02-14-2026, 07:57 AM

How cool.
My wife says that I have an "exhaust whistle". Couldn't resist, Chap

nkaminar · 02-14-2026, 08:08 AM

It installs before the muffler.

Tom F OHIO · 02-14-2026, 09:23 AM

I had mine between the muffler & exhaust and had nothing but trouble with it leaking. So, I took it out and got the adapter that goes on the end of the exhaust pipe. Works great for me there.

Bob Bidonde · 02-14-2026, 09:40 AM

Install it at the exhaust manifold to get the most exhaust gas pressure.

Model A Canuck · 02-14-2026, 01:01 PM

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I have never seen one on a car or even a model A.I have seen them on antique tractors before and from what i have seen they run it right off the manifold

Brian SATX · 02-14-2026, 09:33 PM

Several in our club and we have them at the end of the exhaust.

ModelA29 · 02-14-2026, 10:02 PM

A friend has his at the end of the tailpipe.

katy · 02-15-2026, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRHASZARD

a four pipe train whistle with the control valve

A picture would be nice

JRHASZARD · 02-17-2026, 09:45 AM

Is the adapter locally made or obtainable somewhere? I like the idea of having more pressure closer to the manifold but don’t want to put up with leaking. I bought a new stainless muffler system from Snyders. If installed between manifold and exhaust, that will drop the system down several inches.unsure if the engine pan will still fit. The car was completely disassembled and is coming back together.easier to modify now without the cabin and fenders. Maybe installing at the end of the tailpipe via adapter would be more trouble free, and still work.
Also, I have a cast aluminum alloyedal that is spring loaded. Hopefully I can mount this in the floor board to operate the exhaust butterfly valve.

JRHASZARD · 02-17-2026, 09:46 AM

Pedal

nkaminar · 02-17-2026, 11:25 AM

A muffler shop can make you up an adapter.

JRHASZARD · 02-17-2026, 07:44 PM

I am a computer klutz. Don’t know how to post a picture

katy · 02-18-2026, 10:46 AM

Click on: "Go Advanced", click on: the paper clip icon, a small window "Manage attachments" will pop up, click on: choose file, after selecting, click on : upload.

02-14-2026, 07:52 AM	#1
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 231	Exhaust whistle I am rebuilding my 1930 Tudor and have yet to install the body. I came across a four pipe train whistle with the control valve at Bert’s some years ago. I would like to install it now but wonder where others have theirs. The diameter of the valve connector is the larger size, like the pipe from manifold to muffler.Aft of the muffler is a smaller diameter. I am assuming the obvious that it would install below the manifold, but since I have a new stainless exhaust from Snyders I don’t want to mess up the costly pipe by making a mistake. Also, I have a floor button that is spring loaded that looks like it would work as the operating control. It seems to be cast aluminum alloy. If anyone has knowledge about this installation I would be happy to hear about it.

02-14-2026, 07:57 AM	#2
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,869	Re: Exhaust whistle How cool. My wife says that I have an "exhaust whistle". Couldn't resist, Chap

02-14-2026, 08:08 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,847	Re: Exhaust whistle It installs before the muffler. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-14-2026, 09:23 AM	#4
Tom F OHIO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 690	Re: Exhaust whistle I had mine between the muffler & exhaust and had nothing but trouble with it leaking. So, I took it out and got the adapter that goes on the end of the exhaust pipe. Works great for me there.

02-14-2026, 09:40 AM	#5
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,379	Re: Exhaust whistle Install it at the exhaust manifold to get the most exhaust gas pressure. __________________ Bob Bidonde

02-14-2026, 01:01 PM	#6
Model A Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Milton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 327	Re: Exhaust whistle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have never seen one on a car or even a model A.I have seen them on antique tractors before and from what i have seen they run it right off the manifold

02-14-2026, 09:33 PM	#7
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 891	Re: Exhaust whistle Several in our club and we have them at the end of the exhaust. __________________ Brian SATX

02-14-2026, 10:02 PM	#8
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,592	Re: Exhaust whistle A friend has his at the end of the tailpipe.

02-17-2026, 09:45 AM	#10
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 231	Re: Exhaust whistle Is the adapter locally made or obtainable somewhere? I like the idea of having more pressure closer to the manifold but don’t want to put up with leaking. I bought a new stainless muffler system from Snyders. If installed between manifold and exhaust, that will drop the system down several inches.unsure if the engine pan will still fit. The car was completely disassembled and is coming back together.easier to modify now without the cabin and fenders. Maybe installing at the end of the tailpipe via adapter would be more trouble free, and still work. Also, I have a cast aluminum alloyedal that is spring loaded. Hopefully I can mount this in the floor board to operate the exhaust butterfly valve.

02-17-2026, 09:46 AM	#11
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 231	Re: Exhaust whistle Pedal

02-17-2026, 11:25 AM	#12
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,847	Re: Exhaust whistle A muffler shop can make you up an adapter. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-17-2026, 07:44 PM	#13
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 231	Re: Exhaust whistle I am a computer klutz. Don’t know how to post a picture

02-18-2026, 10:46 AM	#14
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 6,071	Re: Exhaust whistle Click on: "Go Advanced", click on: the paper clip icon, a small window "Manage attachments" will pop up, click on: choose file, after selecting, click on : upload. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!