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lonewolf · 07-06-2015, 09:56 PM

Straight pipes

JSeery · 07-06-2015, 10:06 PM

Now we're talking!

JWL · 07-07-2015, 05:35 AM

Someone already mentioned this---Smitty mufflers get MUCH louder after a healthy engine blasts thru them for a month or so. Mine were good, initially, but are VERY annoying on a long drive after "burning-out".

Lawson Cox · 07-07-2015, 01:15 PM

If you crave a nice sweet mellow tone, install a gutted muffler.
won't burst your eardrums.

Vic Piano · 07-07-2015, 02:29 PM

I use Red's headers and Brockman steel packed Mellow Tones on four of my Flatheads. If you call Brockman's and let them know what kind of sound you want, they will build you a set...

FlatheadTed · 07-07-2015, 03:11 PM

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CA Victoria · 07-07-2015, 05:24 PM

Talked to Brockman today and affirmed that they will not do 1.75 in/outlet. Said he runs 17" steel packs on his flathead. If anyone comes up with a video I'd like to hear what they sound like. One short video demonstrates at idle sound but not at RPM..... I'm starting with 1.75 straight pipes and stock log pickup manifolds.......

Ball and Chain · 07-07-2015, 05:44 PM

What size pipe does everybody run???

Drbrown · 07-08-2015, 12:15 AM

My '47 which spent the majority of its life in CA has its original CI manifolds and the typical '50s exhaust pipe conversion kit for dual exhausts. It has the smaller 1-1/2 inch pipes.

It has its original Smithy mufflers from those days and although they don't rattle any windows they have a nice "bark" when the engine's under load.

chap52 · 07-08-2015, 06:44 AM

Running Red's headers with Headman turbo mufflers. Nice "medium" sound level set-up.

bchrismer · 07-08-2015, 07:35 AM

I was cheap and went with a set of Walker Glasspack Mufflers - 24041, on my '40 stake truck, with 1 3/4" tailpipes. After about 5000 miles, I'm still quite pleased. I don't have any drone going down the highway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDXwFNjfccI

Steves46 · 07-08-2015, 08:35 AM

Straaaaaaight pipes!!!

Johnnydidd · 07-08-2015, 03:29 PM

I got 18" glass packs on my 53 Victoria with Fenton Cast Iron Headers, took a while them burn in but now sound great, I am hard of hearing, I think they sound great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we use to pour oil in them so they burn out faster.

oneoldtruckguy · 07-08-2015, 03:59 PM

Thanks for all the Great Advice! I called Brockman's this morning and ordered a set of 12in. steel packs. Hope I like the sound or I will try something else. So now I have a Brand New Set of Smithy's with less than about 3 minutes on them. If anyone is interested I will make someone a deal on them. Thanks Again from Montana!

KiWinUS · 07-08-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

Straight pipes

Only way to fly !!!

PeterC · 07-08-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

Straight pipes

Interesting re Straight Pipes - on my 284ci ScOT blown engine the sound was so loud it was unbearable - and I like loud ! So I guess it depends on the way the engine is set up and your individual tolerance for loud.

41merc · 07-09-2015, 08:50 PM

53 Mercury motor (stock), Red's headers and 1 3/4" diameter straight pipes = perfect sound for me.

B-O-B · 07-09-2015, 09:15 PM

That post about brockmans having 1 3/4" in/out just makes me really mad. When I ordered mine the broad( I use the term loosely here) said the smallest they make is 2" in/out so that is what I bought & had to get reducers from the parts store. So much for brockmans for me in the future.

skidmarks · 07-09-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by B-O-B

That post about brockmans having 1 3/4" in/out just makes me really mad. When I ordered mine the broad( I use the term loosely here) said the smallest they make is 2" in/out so that is what I bought & had to get reducers from the parts store. So much for brockmans for me in the future.

A couple posts up says they do not have them in 1-3/4. On a new muffler I have sawed many inlet or outlets off and welded on a new one to the size I needed. Just finished another early ford chassis with all new pipe and a pair of ford tractor mufflers I changed the ends on. But having your own exhaust pipe bender makes the job easy.

Bassman/NZ · 07-09-2015, 09:35 PM

I've had straight pipes, but in my advancing years (68) I find them tiresome on a trip. The one I did really like was a 36 coupe with copper straight pipes.... that sounded very cool, and they glowed at night after a good hard run.

07-06-2015, 09:56 PM	#21
lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 464	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Straight pipes

07-06-2015, 10:06 PM	#22
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Now we're talking! Last edited by JSeery; 07-07-2015 at 07:13 AM.

07-07-2015, 05:35 AM	#23
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Someone already mentioned this---Smitty mufflers get MUCH louder after a healthy engine blasts thru them for a month or so. Mine were good, initially, but are VERY annoying on a long drive after "burning-out".

07-07-2015, 01:15 PM	#24
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? If you crave a nice sweet mellow tone, install a gutted muffler. won't burst your eardrums. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-07-2015, 02:29 PM	#25
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? I use Red's headers and Brockman steel packed Mellow Tones on four of my Flatheads. If you call Brockman's and let them know what kind of sound you want, they will build you a set... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-07-2015, 03:11 PM	#26
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Straight pipes 1,1/4 tail ,with a cut of or gate valve to divert it through a muffler when the noise get to you ,Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-07-2015, 05:24 PM	#27
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Talked to Brockman today and affirmed that they will not do 1.75 in/outlet. Said he runs 17" steel packs on his flathead. If anyone comes up with a video I'd like to hear what they sound like. One short video demonstrates at idle sound but not at RPM..... I'm starting with 1.75 straight pipes and stock log pickup manifolds....... __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca Last edited by CA Victoria; 07-07-2015 at 05:49 PM.

07-07-2015, 05:44 PM	#28
Ball and Chain Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 720	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? What size pipe does everybody run??? __________________ Throttle Benders Est. 1949

07-08-2015, 12:15 AM	#29
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? My '47 which spent the majority of its life in CA has its original CI manifolds and the typical '50s exhaust pipe conversion kit for dual exhausts. It has the smaller 1-1/2 inch pipes. It has its original Smithy mufflers from those days and although they don't rattle any windows they have a nice "bark" when the engine's under load.

07-08-2015, 06:44 AM	#30
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Running Red's headers with Headman turbo mufflers. Nice "medium" sound level set-up.

07-08-2015, 07:35 AM	#31
bchrismer Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 77	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? I was cheap and went with a set of Walker Glasspack Mufflers - 24041, on my '40 stake truck, with 1 3/4" tailpipes. After about 5000 miles, I'm still quite pleased. I don't have any drone going down the highway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDXwFNjfccI __________________ HotRodHundred.com Reliability Runs It's about the drive!!! StreetRodder.Net The FUN is in the RUN!!!

07-08-2015, 08:35 AM	#32
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Straaaaaaight pipes!!! __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it! Last edited by Steves46; 07-08-2015 at 11:51 AM.

07-08-2015, 03:29 PM	#33
Johnnydidd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 559	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? I got 18" glass packs on my 53 Victoria with Fenton Cast Iron Headers, took a while them burn in but now sound great, I am hard of hearing, I think they sound great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we use to pour oil in them so they burn out faster.

07-08-2015, 03:59 PM	#34
oneoldtruckguy Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 56	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? Thanks for all the Great Advice! I called Brockman's this morning and ordered a set of 12in. steel packs. Hope I like the sound or I will try something else. So now I have a Brand New Set of Smithy's with less than about 3 minutes on them. If anyone is interested I will make someone a deal on them. Thanks Again from Montana!

07-09-2015, 08:50 PM	#37
41merc Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? 53 Mercury motor (stock), Red's headers and 1 3/4" diameter straight pipes = perfect sound for me.

07-09-2015, 09:15 PM	#38
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? That post about brockmans having 1 3/4" in/out just makes me really mad. When I ordered mine the broad( I use the term loosely here) said the smallest they make is 2" in/out so that is what I bought & had to get reducers from the parts store. So much for brockmans for me in the future.

07-09-2015, 09:35 PM	#40
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Porters or Smithy's ? I've had straight pipes, but in my advancing years (68) I find them tiresome on a trip. The one I did really like was a 36 coupe with copper straight pipes.... that sounded very cool, and they glowed at night after a good hard run.