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59AB Dual Exhaust
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rdt52flthd |
01-01-2017 @ 1:32 PM
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I would like pros & cons of adding headers & duals to an otherwise stock 52 customline tudor. I like the sound. Any routing issues, etc. appreciated.
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ken ct. |
01-01-2017 @ 1:56 PM
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Talk to Pat Rooney in Ohio. Cell 1-216-389-6135 . He makes the lft. side exhaust manifold for the 53 ,52 should be the same. For the dual setup on these cars. Exact duplicate of factory duals which came on police cars. ken ct.
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rdt52flthd |
01-02-2017 @ 12:50 PM
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Thanks, I will follow up on the info.
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supereal |
01-10-2017 @ 1:03 PM
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I had the dual exhaust installed in my '47 by the fine muffler shop we use for our customers. They made all the necessary pipes, including the tricky one for the left side that curls around the steering box. With a pair of "glass pack" straight through mufflers, it has that great sound most of us love. The cost was below the mail order places, and a whole lot better than a DIY project.
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rdt52flthd |
01-13-2017 @ 1:16 PM
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Thanks, I have a local guy with an excellent shop who gets specialty cars all the time. I think he can get this done for me. I am looking at headers advertised in V8 Times.
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ken ct. |
01-13-2017 @ 1:31 PM
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Theres not much gain using headers over stock exhaust manifolds ! ken ct.
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mhsprecher |
01-13-2017 @ 4:39 PM
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Ken is right, from what I have read. No change in power or fuel economy with duals and headers on a stock flattie. Seems counterintuitive, but the tests have been done. Looks and sounds great, though.
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oldford2 |
01-14-2017 @ 12:54 PM
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Supereal has the right answer to find a talented pipe bender and have him bend and fit the pipes using the cast iron original manifolds. You said your car was stock but it has an earlier engine (59ab) instead of an 8ba? If you buy headers and pipes let the vendor know your 52 has and earlier engine. Also, before final clamping/welding be sure it clears the clutch pedal arm when depressed. Steel headers may increase the noise in the cockpit. John
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rdt52flthd |
01-16-2017 @ 11:10 AM
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I have a lot to think about! That's what I like about this forum & this club. Thanks for all the advice.
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carcrazy |
01-16-2017 @ 11:42 AM
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You can purchase and install a set of Fenton cast iron headers from any of several vendors. Once you have the headers on the engine, you can take the car to a qualified muffler shop to have them bend up custom pipes and fit the glasspacks of your choice to the car. When installing the pipes that come out of the mufflers take care to have them routed around the handbrake cables.
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