[Chrysler300] Exhaust systems

["Richard Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>]

A local old-time muffler shop (Antioch Muffler Service) also has these
cards, at least back to our '55 C300.  The cards control the bending of the
various pipes by an automated pipe bender.  I believe the experience of the
old-timer probably resulted in a few last minute adjustments to assure a
rattle-free installation.

 

I let him talk me into combining the original two pieces of the exhaust
pipes from the manifolds to the mufflers into single piece-and also to
ignore the intermediate clamp that stabilizes these pieces to steel ears
projecting from the PowerFlite pan area.  As I recall, every additional
joint allowed the installer some additional flexibility in adjusting the
pipes for maximum clearance without heating and beating them.

 

If I ever redo one of these exhaust system, I'll insist on factory-original
configuration-even if it is somewhat inefficient and more expensive.  I'd
also try to find a complete set of original-type clamps and hangers and
insist on their use.  I had them use aluminized, rather than stainless steel
piping and the pipes still look good.  In spite of demerits, I do like
rumble and song the three-chamber Flowmaster mufflers allow.

 

C-300'ly,

Rich Barber

Brentwood, CA

 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John Holst
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:42 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] exhaust systems

 

  

One source of exhaust systems might be just down the road for 
everyone. The local muffler shop in Fort Dodge makes systems for any 
car from the make-up cards for his bender machine that he has saved 
thru the years. When I took my 64 K in, he found the appropriate 
template card, made the pipes and I was on my way. The owner was sort 
of a car enthusiast himself, and the price was the same as would be 
charged for any vehicle system right up to present day. The advantage 
was that I watched the process while it was being done, and it was 
basically a custom fit at the same time and all I had to do was 
watch. I did add the chrome tips at the end which may be 
non-standard, but really looks kind of neat. In the end the whole 
thing was far superior than I could do at home in my own shop. Just 
something to consider.

300'ly, John Holst... 
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