so i guess the tradeoff is sound vs longevity. of course, if i wanted a
truly distinctive note, i guess a V8 is the answer <grin>
i'm happy with the sound. its an mg, not a camaro!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrie Robinson" <barrie@look.ca>
To: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>; "mgs" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] muffler recommendations
> Stainless is harder than mild steel thus does not vibrate as well. This
> is why a soft copper tail pipe from silencer (muffler) gives a nice note.
> My hunting horn is copper and its tone would be horrible if it was
> stainless steel (although I would not have to polish it so often !!!! How
> many stainless steel wind instruments have you seen? You would be even
> happier with a mild steel exhaust
>
>
> At 10:00 AM 6/30/2009, oliver wrote:
>>i'm real curious as to why not stainless steel - i have one on my 73 b
>>roadster and am quite happy with it.
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