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« on: November 27, 2012, 03:10:09 PM »
1972 Pinto Wagon - 2000cc.  I need a muffler and exhaust system.  Can someone steer me to a supplier?  Thanks, jt

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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 03:52:44 PM »
are you looking for a bolt on kit?
Aerodynamics is for those who can't build engines

If ford pintos are not fast then why chevy's have to use there parts to make them fast?

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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 04:52:44 PM »
Yes, I guess so.  Something identical to that which is in place now if possible. jt

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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 07:25:34 AM »
I just took my 72 wagon to my favorite non-national chain exhaust shop (a place in Clarksville TN I've used for 15 yrs), and had a new system custom bent, with muffler, for $100 bucks. All welded, no clamps to leak, etc. :) I doubt at 40 yrs old that the exhaust in place is original. I know mine wasn't. lol

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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2012, 03:54:51 PM »
i was going to recommend that you go to a local shop and have them redo it. i can only see 2 complete bolt on systems but you will be looking at more than $300 for some reason.
Definitely take it to get it done at a shop, i can give you the part numbers tomorrow if you want see if you can get it cheaper some where else.
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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012, 11:51:04 PM »
While yous are on the subject of exhaust.. [hint,hint] :)
 Any suggestions for a good-sounding muffler for the little 4 bangers?
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 11:58:02 PM »
I know everyone is going to chunk rocks at me, but I run a old style glass pack on my 2.0 powered T Bucket and it sounds good to me.
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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 02:28:19 PM »
I know everyone is going to chunk rocks at me, but I run a old style glass pack on my 2.0 powered T Bucket and it sounds good to me.

Not I,  my good man. ;) I have a glass pack as well, and agree the sound is quite pleasant. Sounds like something bigger than it is, and isn't 'ricey' at all. lol :) Exhaust note/tone is extremely subjective, though. :)

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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 03:44:01 PM »
i never heard a glass pack on a 4 cylinder but im sure it sounds good. i have them on my truck and i love the way they sound.
now i have put flow masters on a 4 cylinder and depending on what car some sound good other sounds reallyyyyy bad.
i like the way the stainless borla muffler sound. the twin loop muffler will give you more a eru sound to it. if thats what your looking for.
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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2012, 03:57:16 PM »
Zoomies and a small cam sound good too. Wait, you can't run zoomies under the hood!! :o
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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2012, 04:05:48 PM »
actually i need to take a picture and show it to you guys. there is a honda civic here in town that he drives it around that has no hood on and he made some ugly zoomies. it looks soooo bad and it sounds sooooo bad, i will take a picture next time i drive by him and take a picture. i see him at list once a week. is funny.
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Re: Exhaust system
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2012, 04:42:02 PM »
I used a Magnaflow single in/dual out stainless muff (off E-bay) with custom bent 2.25" pipes.Bout $265 Total. Sounds Great! Otto N Austin   

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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2012, 08:16:40 PM »
I just took my 72 wagon to my favorite non-national chain exhaust shop (a place in Clarksville TN I've used for 15 yrs), and had a new system custom bent, with muffler, for $100 bucks. All welded, no clamps to leak, etc. :) I doubt at 40 yrs old that the exhaust in place is original. I know mine wasn't. lol

 I wonder if I tel them my 78 is a 72 theyll do mine without a catalytic convertor

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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2012, 08:24:37 PM »
Just tell them to leave it out and that you will cut and install when you get home ::)
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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2012, 12:51:07 AM »
 I dont know if its changed now but they always told me in Missouri by law if they do it they have to put one on. Fortunately they never could tell mine had lost all its guts already :)

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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2012, 10:49:48 PM »
I run a pacesetter with a 3 inch glasspack that slowly reduces to a 2.5 flowmaster, so Manny people mistake it for a v8 when they hear it lopeing at idle, very unique sound at high rpms, and no cat
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« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2012, 12:29:10 PM »
I dont know if its changed now but they always told me in Missouri by law if they do it they have to put one on. Fortunately they never could tell mine had lost all its guts already :)
Have them make up all the pipes with out the cat and tell them you will install at home for the track.

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« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2012, 12:38:42 PM »
I'm running a raptor.They have a very nice sound on a 4 banger,next best thing to a glass pac.
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