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12-09-2016, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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Brockman steel packs
Anybody body running Brockman steel packs on their Flathead? I have 22" Smithys and there too quiet. I'm looking for a better sound for my 34 with a 59ab.
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12-09-2016, 03:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
Good question. I heard a lot good stuff on Broc.knan Also what are louder steel packs or glass?
I have cherry bomb and think their too quite as well.
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12-09-2016, 03:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
I run the Brockman steel packs. I have the short Brockman steel packs. They sound just right if you like a good flathead exhaust rumble. I've never been a fan of the Smithy's.
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12-09-2016, 04:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
Well, I run no mufflers and the pipes exit just before the rear wheel of my avatar so they are a bit loud when accelerating but great once you get to speed. I also know that JM35 also runs no mufflers and he exits out the back of his car - hopefully he chimes in here as to how they are but in the past, he has liked the sound ....
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12-09-2016, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
I'm running Brockman Steel Packed mufflers on four of my Flatheads. You can contact Brackman and tell them the kind of sound you want out of your Flathead and they will build you mufflers. On my convertibles I run the shorter mufflers and on the '51 F-1 and the '53 F-100 Panel I run a bit longer muffler. I like my Flatheads to bark a bit when they are cold, mellow out at speed, and rap off when you let off of the gas...they do make sweet music...
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12-09-2016, 06:07 PM | #6 |
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12-09-2016, 08:32 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
Don't need no stinking mufflers..!!!
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12-09-2016, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
I have had Brockmans for about 7 years after dumping Smithys. Much nicer tone.
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12-09-2016, 08:42 PM | #9 |
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The Smithy's on my stock 59AB have probably been there since around the 1970's. Whatever was in them is long gone. Sound fine to me.
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12-09-2016, 08:47 PM | #10 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
I have Brockman steel packs on my 46 Merc much better sound than the Smitthys on some of my other cars.
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12-09-2016, 09:28 PM | #11 |
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Re: Brockman steel packs
I have Cherry Bombs on my '50 and think they sound about perfect.
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12-09-2016, 10:44 PM | #12 |
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12-10-2016, 06:46 AM | #13 |
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If you go for the 22" or 24" steelpacks from Brockman you will cruise at a pleasant tone and be able to hold a conversation or listen to music easily. You will also get a great sound when putting your foot on the throttle!
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12-10-2016, 06:55 AM | #14 |
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Straight pipes. Great sound and not as loud as you would think.
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12-10-2016, 07:48 AM | #15 |
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12-10-2016, 10:14 AM | #16 |
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I run straight pipes out the back of a 50 ford with a 53 flat merc in front. Going down a hill they pop and crack, sound good going down the road. Remember loud pipes save lives. Keeps anyone from walking out in front of you, they hear you coming down the road. Just my take on it. No Help
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12-10-2016, 10:39 AM | #17 |
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[QUOTE=Walt Dupont--Me.;1397324]Hi Phill, have you put any more miles on your 39 4dr ragtop/QUOTE]
Walt,Have put a couple hundred miles on the engine,good oil pressure,quiet,doing everything right.Running strong and getting stronger.Could not be happier,you did good! Walt thanks ,Phil |
12-10-2016, 11:28 AM | #18 |
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I don't have any audio clips of the '39CS but I'll see what I can do with the Smartphone... My computer upgraded itself to windows 10 and now I have nothing but trouble posting photos, etc. on the FordBarn. I do have two Cigar City Flatheads pages on FaceBook along with my own page. I'll try to shoot some video/audio of the '39 and post it here and/or on FaceBook later today.
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12-10-2016, 11:45 AM | #19 |
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I heard Vic's 39 and his pickup. The Brockman mufflers along with Red headers are a very sweet sound. Even driving at 65 on highway the sound was perfect. We were able to carry a conversation and still enjoy the hum of the flathead.
I just need to wait for my cherry bombs and pipes to get to the point I can justify the replacement. Sigh..... |
12-10-2016, 12:08 PM | #20 |
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I have some 20 inch blanks I got from a Muffler shop years ago. They were steel packs as I remember, after 25 years there are no guts in them any more . Tailpipes end at the rear Bumper with STOCK cast Iron Manifolds. Don't need no Fancy Ass Cast Iron headers. Just like the Hot Rod Flathead rebuilding Article in 1956 The last thing to buy is Headers
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