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classiclover

08-21-2021 @ 4:32 AM

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New member here, not sure if I should add dual exhaust to my new purchase. The car is completely stock, I know the mechanical/performance value, but does it depress the show value of the car. Thanks for any input

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08-21-2021 @ 4:41 AM

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Yes!!, because it wouldn't be STOCK from the factory! The best thing that dual exhausts do, is let the motor breathe a little better- adding a little to gas mileage.

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08-21-2021 @ 5:32 AM

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Thanks Steve

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08-21-2021 @ 5:37 AM

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Mechanical / performance value? Zero.

Breathe better? If the engine is stock, adding dual exhaust will not help the engine breathe better.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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08-21-2021 @ 7:37 AM

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It is your car, so do what you want to do. I have dual exhaust on my Merc because I like the sound.

If you are going to show the car on the EFV-8 Concourse, you will have a point deduction for the dual exhaust. If you are going to show it in Touring Class the dual exhaust should not be a factor.

Tom

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08-21-2021 @ 8:50 AM

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Installing duals is a job for a shop where they have a very good pipe bender, as it snakes over the clutch mechanism. They can fit it and weld where required. They can also furnish the hangers necessary for the left side addition.

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08-21-2021 @ 10:42 AM

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Red's headers has everything you'll need.
Paul in CT

sarahcecelia

08-22-2021 @ 5:02 AM

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Kubes-
If the exhaust is less restricted, that's what I call breatheing better, And it's a proven fact that that will increase the fuel mileage a mile or two. Most all of the newer cars and trucks have dual exhausts; The factories aren't going to that extra expense for fun and games. Your comment (s) on this??

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08-22-2021 @ 6:29 AM

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Steve,
Proper exhaust is designed around what is required by the engine. A stock flathead has plenty of breathing room with a stock exhaust system.
Do you truly believe that if the car got two more miles a gallon for a bit larger system, Ford wouldn't have done that simply for the advertising?
Many modern cars are pumping out a LOT more power than a flathead and as such, need better breathing capabilities. Again, it's all part of the requisite engineering.
Many new trucks and cars don't require dual exhaust but rather are installed for appearance.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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08-22-2021 @ 12:24 PM

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"Many new trucks and cars don't require dual exhaust but rather are installed for appearance."

Some dual pipes you see under the bumper are actually a single system. Came thru a single cat and muffler up front.

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