[Ricosan]

Hey Guys,

I’ve been thinking about exhaust lately.
I’ve had 2 different dual exhaust systems on my ‘34 with original cast iron manifolds.
The first set of pipes were 1-3/4 tubing and glass packs. The sound sucked and it was ugly to look at under the car.
After about a year, I had another set of exhaust tubes installed, this time with steel packs. It was a much nicer job from front to back and the sound was better but still not that beautiful melodious sound that comes from few flatheads I’ve heard over the years. You know the sound I’m talking about.
My limited experience leads me to believe that a smoother run of tube from front to back yields a better quality sound regardless of muffler.
My ‘33 has Reds headers and regular smash tubing (smithy’s mufflers) and I can at times almost hear that sweet sound when pushing hard but at normal driving speed, which is the majority of the time, it just sounds loud.
From the headers back at every bend it is smashed, resulting in multiple restrictions that effect the sound at the rear.
My question, how do you get that tuned sound? Mandrel bends?
I would love to hear your thoughts.
Richard