Hi Neil,
How's it going after Shasta, quiet huh? About the muffler - don't install
it under the seat. There were two stock positions for the muffler, under
the seat and behind the seat - the later roadsters have it rear of the
seat. Your seat will appreciate it. You want a "quiet" system? Hmmn, most
people are trying for the opposite! It is a sports car, after all.
Sharp? Famous name. What does she say in her article?
Fred - So.SF
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Subject: Exhaust system question
Author: Neil Levine <nalevine@dcn.davis.ca.us>
Date: 7/13/2001 10:25 AM
Enthusiasts,
I want to replace my exhaust system on my '66 1600 and am having a
difficult time finding a muffler that will fit under the driver seat in its
proper place. I'm looking for a good free flow system to install without
heroic measures, that is, I think I'll stick to 1 3/4" tubing behind the
flex connector at the header outlet so there will be no cutting of the
frame or squishing of the tubes. I'd like the system to be relatively
"quiet" which of course is somewhat subjective. Does anyone have any ideas
on where such a muffler is available? I'd appreciate any information
regarding what you guys have done and where to get the parts, as well as
your satisfaction with the system you have.
On a side note, I read the Sharp Driving column by Linda Sharp in my
newspaper this morning about her experience taking her Datsun 2000 roadster
to Virginia International Raceway for a friendly competition against her
father in a V-8 Mustang. Hey, someone with a roadster got a newspaper column!
TIA,
Neil Levine
'66 1600
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