The Five Speed and it's Exhaust

[ClayW]

I'm going to stock exhaust from the rusty, cheap-o, everything-welded-together setup on my `76.

Question #1: With a 5 speed in place, I can still attach the 4 speed's exhaust hanger. Will mounting it screw anything up with how it holds the resonator? It only mounts it a few inches aft from where it was, so I think there's enough adjustment room.....just want to be sure.

Question #2: Where can I get new rubber bushing assemblies? Does anyone here have them?

Thanks in advance!

[TobyB]

1- that's what I've done and it seems to work fine.

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[2002Targa]

just ordered some last week. $2.50

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=l5ktlh551xjxeuj5mpxgka45&partnumber=18211712091

[ClayW]

just ordered some last week. $2.50

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=l5ktlh551xjxeuj5mpxgka45&partnumber=18211712091

There's a 10mm bolt that runs through it with some washers, right? And I just need two of them total, right?

Thanks!

[tjones02]

You need 4 of the newer updated ones like that. Yes two bolts and nuts + 2 thick fender washers + 2 wave lock washers or use nyloc nuts.

[ClayW]

You need 4 of the newer updated ones like that. Yes two bolts and nuts + 2 thick fender washers + 2 wave lock washers or use nyloc nuts.

2 of the newer ones per bolt? Okay. How do they go on, as compared to the "older" style?

[tjones02]

The old ones are a "grommet" style whereas the new ones are two halves. You'll see when you get them.

[G-mny]

off the subject...this may be a dumb question but if I am installing a new exhaust system do I need the resonator? Whats the purpose of it? Can something just be fabricated?

[ClayW]

It's been discussed at length (use the search button). Basically, a resonator is a kind of free-flowing muffler that tunes the exhaust sound as it runs down long, straight pipes. It's not necessary, but your exhaust note will change if you replace it with just a straight pipe....and not necessarily for the better.

I'ts something of a subjective thing. If you don't have the $$ to replace a rusted out resonator, one could understand just having a straight pipe installed. Some people claim to not hear the difference at all. Others would note that even the higher end stuff, like Ireland Engineering's full stainless setup, have sound-tuning resonators in the stock location.

Overall, it's up to you. If you're short on cash, no one will fault you for going with a straight pipe, or even a small, flat muffler (even a "`glasspack"). It's all up to you and how particular you are with the exhaust sound.

[G-mny]

Thanks alot...

[ThisIsTheRanger]

Sounds great without the resonator. I compared having the stock resonator with an Ansa sport muffler then installing a straight pipe to the same muffler. I did a header at the same time but the sound is not much louder until the revs get up past the 3000 range. It sounds deeper as well.