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1929 01-03-2019 08:44 PM

Non stock Muffler?
 

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I have a Smithys muffler connected to my Headers, I want to get a muffler that is quiet, any recommendations?

SSsssteamer 01-04-2019 09:26 AM

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The model A muffler and tail pipe that the parts vendors sell is a good choice. It is quiet and the tone of the exhaust is exactly what the model A Ford sounded like when the model A Ford was sold new. The stainless steel performance exhaust that they also sell is louder and it doesn't sound exactly like the Model A did. Unless you have done modifications to your engine, the stock exhaust available for your Model A will perform just fine.

1929 01-04-2019 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SSsssteamer (Post 1712442)
The model A muffler and tail pipe that the parts vendors sell is a good choice. It is quiet and the tone of the exhaust is exactly what the model A Ford sounded like when the model A Ford was sold new. The stainless steel performance exhaust that they also sell is louder and it doesn't sound exactly like the Model A did. Unless you have done modifications to your engine, the stock exhaust available for your Model A will perform just fine.

I like the stock but, cant fit with the Reds Headers unless the stock is cut, which I wont do.

CarlG 01-04-2019 10:40 AM

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Get an Aires muffler and order it without the front piece then have your local muffler shop fab the front piece to fit your headers. At least that’s what I did.

BRENT in 10-uh-C 01-04-2019 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1929 (Post 1712329)
I have a Smithys muffler connected to my Headers, I want to get a muffler that is quiet, any recommendations?


While this may sound a tad cliché, but why not order a replacement muffler for a Mercedes, Cadillac, or Lincoln and that would surely get you a quiet sounding one.

Jim Brierley 01-04-2019 12:39 PM

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Or just go to a longer Smitty?

1929 01-04-2019 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley (Post 1712505)
Or just go to a longer Smitty?

Your right Jim, I forgot they have longer sizes. Did you ever hear the Patriot Muffler?

Kurt in NJ 01-04-2019 08:09 PM

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I put a Mercedes rear muffler from a 80s turbo diesel on my smiths compressor, the muffler pipe is about 2-1/2 inches dia, straight through, very quiet ----pffft pffft pffft pffft
a good cloud of diesel black came out at first ---put one on my chevy truck, makes it sound healthy under power, quiet at cruise

Jim Brierley 01-05-2019 12:55 PM

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1929, Never heard of a Patriot muffler. Most mufflers like the Smithy are made of steel that is thicker than original mufflers and don't rust through as quickly.

Smog Tech 01-05-2019 08:36 PM

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I use a 2" Hushpower 18" long muffler connected to a Reds Header. Works for me.

shookie 01-07-2019 01:12 PM

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I have Flowmaster Hushpower mufflers on my 1960 Chevy with dual exhaust
and they are, by far, not quiet. You may install it on a 8,6,4 cylinder or even a 3 HP lawnmower and I still would not consider it a quiet muffler ... Just my 2 cents !!:D


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