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38bill · 06-27-2019, 11:22 AM

Started running with Smithy's the sound was OK but I didn't like the shape. With the flat ends they didn't fit my Red's exhaust system very well and would knock on the X member. I then switched to Cherry Bombs brand. Great sound but a little louder, rounded ends so they fit very well (may be slightly shorter than the Smithy's?) and they were very inexpensive (about $50 for the pair). https://cherrybomb.com/project/glasspack/

john in illinois · 06-27-2019, 04:32 PM

I have Porters on my roadster and like the sound. Pleasant when driving.

John

harleyjohn45 · 01-12-2020, 05:17 PM

Flatheads are quiet motors, so Smithy's or Brockmans are fine I bought the long ones. I have Brockmans. They sound beautiful.

I put Brockmans on my 56-292 Y block. I called and spoke to Mr. Brockman and he informed me that Y blocks are are very loud motors and advised me to buy the longest muffler they make. I did that and and the car sounded terrible. I then swapped to 30" Smithys, they are a little better, but still have a rapping sound. If you have a standard
shift you can play around with the RPM and get up to speed without making a spectacle of your self. With a ford-o-matic you have to get on the gas to move into traffic. A Y-block is a long stroke motor and is simply too loud for me. Here I am 1 year later planning on installing Walker Quiet tone mufflers. I've been all over Y-tube trying to hear a set of Walkers, no luck. I guess no one has ever used them.
Nothing sounds better than a Y-block with smithy's at idle, but when you stand on it, they become nauseaous.
My 2c

19Fordy · 01-13-2020, 10:49 AM

I like Smithy's.

A bones · 01-13-2020, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chap52

I ran Red's Headers and Heddon (Hedman?)Turbo Mufflers and loved the sound. Not loud, just sweet. Chap

There is my vote.

Those old Spyders really sounded great. I put a set on a van.

hook00pad · 01-15-2020, 03:32 PM

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I have a pair of Walker Continentals on my 48, which I installed around 1978 (but who's counting). They are a little loud now. Not a flathead, tho.

Al Hook

06-27-2019, 11:22 AM	#41
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,165	Re: Muffler review Started running with Smithy's the sound was OK but I didn't like the shape. With the flat ends they didn't fit my Red's exhaust system very well and would knock on the X member. I then switched to Cherry Bombs brand. Great sound but a little louder, rounded ends so they fit very well (may be slightly shorter than the Smithy's?) and they were very inexpensive (about $50 for the pair). https://cherrybomb.com/project/glasspack/

06-27-2019, 04:32 PM	#42
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Muffler review I have Porters on my roadster and like the sound. Pleasant when driving. John __________________ Welcome each day

01-12-2020, 05:17 PM	#43
harleyjohn45 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 69	Re: Muffler review Flatheads are quiet motors, so Smithy's or Brockmans are fine I bought the long ones. I have Brockmans. They sound beautiful. I put Brockmans on my 56-292 Y block. I called and spoke to Mr. Brockman and he informed me that Y blocks are are very loud motors and advised me to buy the longest muffler they make. I did that and and the car sounded terrible. I then swapped to 30" Smithys, they are a little better, but still have a rapping sound. If you have a standard shift you can play around with the RPM and get up to speed without making a spectacle of your self. With a ford-o-matic you have to get on the gas to move into traffic. A Y-block is a long stroke motor and is simply too loud for me. Here I am 1 year later planning on installing Walker Quiet tone mufflers. I've been all over Y-tube trying to hear a set of Walkers, no luck. I guess no one has ever used them. Nothing sounds better than a Y-block with smithy's at idle, but when you stand on it, they become nauseaous. My 2c

01-15-2020, 03:32 PM	#46
hook00pad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 105	Re: Muffler review Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a pair of Walker Continentals on my 48, which I installed around 1978 (but who's counting). They are a little loud now. Not a flathead, tho. Al Hook