C-Dan-DeLuxe
Unless you are into racing or building racing motors, the exhaust diameter, muffler type, header size, etc. is all superfluous to the individual taste and drive-a-bility of your own vehicle.
If you like the roar of an inline, then go with the many different types of muffler systems and keep it sounding like an Inliner motor. If you drive your vehicle everyday, keep it simple and to your tolerance of hearing. I can't tell you the countless times I've been asked, "What kind of motor & exhaust system do you have in your car?" That just gives me the opportunity to talk about my car and all of the modifications.
Personally, most of you all know that I prefer the unique sound of an inline motor. I have a free flowing streetable motor with a mild combustion chamber clean up, a 270 cam, Stovebolt's huge cast headers, 2.5" exhaust pipes, 18" chambered mufflers, and now 6" x 12" diesel truck exhaust tips. They definately give your vehicle some distinction and the "Wow" factor. Last year, I was at a car show all day and several people did the the old double take look at the exhaust tips. They got closer and really looked at the whole system then looked at me, gave me a thumbs up, and never asked what type of motor I had. I purposely kept the hood closed but they could peer through the louvers and side openings to try to get a glimpse of the powerplant. Very mysterious and a lot of fun watching their reactions!
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1940 ChoppedChevyCoupe
