Change in philosophy - think I'm pleased

[Don_Lightfoot]

I have been a Day II lover for a lot of years, but I guess I have now turned to the Dark Side. After ten years I recently removed the Hooker Headers, the Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers and 3” stainless pipe front to back. In its place is a Concours Chambered system from Gardner.

What a sweet setup. Installation and fit was very good. Most of the time was spent on alignment front to back and twisting the mufflers to where I wanted them to be. The resonators tuck up in the quarter real nice. My only disappointment is I would like to have the chrome tips a little farther out the back. Not stuck way out as I don’t like that look, but an extra half inch or so would be nice. They are currently about one inch past the back lower round lip of the bumper. Maybe that’s where they are supposed to be, I don’t really know. The parameters for front to back adjustments just won’t allow any more movement to the rear. What I found interesting, and I don’t know why, is the tailpipes are not symmetrical to each other. Must be a reason I guess.

At idle the sound seems a bit louder than before. Cruising at speed I think it is actually a little quieter. Overall it’s gone from a “tinny” sound (headers?) to a nice good rumble <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

The one picture on the hoist is all I had and is unfortunately not the best quality.

Thanks to Rick for some prior installation hints.

With any luck the harrassment from Bill Rose will now end <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

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[mockingbird812]

Looks real good Don. I really like the sound of chambered! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Alss]

can't beat chambered exhaust!..welcome to the dark side Don!!..harassment from Bill stopping..I dont think so <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

a side note..mine fits and looks the same way as yours does

[Xplantdad]

Neat stuff Don!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

You can't beat the Garner system Don,looks nice.Never seen your car before.Can you post more pics??Looks like you did a outstanding job on it,very nice.

[Don_Lightfoot]

If you go the website in my signature Mark you will find a link to photos.

[ORIGLS6]

Many of the performance guys say the Chambered system is more restrictive and opt for the normal set-up. Maybe true, but the sweet, throaty sound from the Chambered system always made me smile.

Nice Choice Don! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Don, is that dirt on the bottom of the 'Velle? Just teasing buddy, looks stout!

[Mr70]

Nice...You'll get spoiled with the sound over time,and want every vehicle you drive to have it.
I've noticed the same thing on other cars and fixed my tip length by cutting the removable tips down 1-1/2&quot; and setting the table @ a 45 degree angle with a band saw,cleaning up the cut with a beltsander,then having them rechromed again @ my local plater.That also removed the after market bevel cut as well.
Using NOS 40 year old tips didn't help,as the problem is the tailpipe to resonator position.
Looks great Don.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Hey Don,
Car looks super sharp back to original.
Welcome to the chambered exhaust Club.
There is nothing that sounds better.
I have the GM units on my LS6 70 Chevelle.
Even though they did not come on the 70 Chevelle, i will leave them on there as the sound is very unique and there is nothing that sounds as nasty as chambers at idle or when you gun it.
I also have a set of NOS GM Chambered Exhaust as spares sitting at home.
Enjoy the sounds and cruising.

[TDW]

That car looks great Don!

[Keith Tedford]

I was looking at my assembly manual. If you hook a tape measure on the bottom edge of the bumper and measure back, to the rear edge of the exhaust tip, it should measure 2 7/16&quot;. The tip should be 7/8&quot; below the bumper. Your dimensions may vary. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Thanks for all the comments guys, appreciate it.

Since the exhaust itself essentially broke the piggy bank I will probably have to wait until the lottery comes in to get the smog setup. Manifolds have the plugs in them for now.

Well Keith, guess I should have checked my own AIM for those measurements - thanks buddy. My measurements are about 2 9/16&quot; and 1&quot; respectively. I can live with that <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Keith Tedford]

Don, I doubt that the factory spec was any closer. Looks great.